The thing about Furmily is, you never want to leave them behind. I spent ten years traveling with Pads, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. We got through most of our 75 flights without a hitch—but one major slip-up was all it took to show me how easy it is to get it wrong. Our nightmare happened in 2022. I’d like to say it was because we were off on a new adventure, but it … [Read more...]
Why Women 50+ Are Traveling Solo in Winter with Road Scholar
Did you know that more older adults travel solo internationally during the winter holidays? According to Road Scholar, in 2019, 38% of travelers on Road Scholar international holiday programs were solos. Check out current winter travel tours with Road Scholar here. Now that people are traveling again, solo travel for seniors is popular again, particularly for … [Read more...]
Suzanne Maggio Walked the Camino in Spain at Age 60 | Interview
After years of working as a social worker and psychology instructor, Suzanne Maggio walked El Camino de Santiago in Spain traveling solo. She was 60 when she did it and is a big advocate for solo travel. There is never a right time to take a big adventure. She is now 65 and has taken three long solo walking trips. One was the third leg of the Via Francigena in … [Read more...]
San Jose Del Cabo | What a Perfect Place for a Wedding!
Both of my children got married within three months of each other, and each had a destination wedding. My son celebrated his nuptials under majestic redwood trees in Santa Cruz, and my daughter in San Jose Del Cabo, at the end of Baja California in Mexico. They are in their mid-thirties and doing well in their careers, so, as a single mom, I only had to come along for the … [Read more...]
Eat Like a Real Italian and Lose Weight
Are you sick of restrictive and boring diets? Forget about giving up food groups, tasty sweets, pasta, and pizza. If you eat like an authentic Italian, you will begin to lose weight, stay healthy, and enjoy life. Who doesn't love Italian cuisine? Italians adhere to the Mediterranean Diet which has been touted as one of the healthiest ways to eat to extend your longevity. … [Read more...]