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10 Winter Travel Tips for Women Over 50

January 4, 2022 by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 12 Comments

Winter Travel Tips

I've been on several winter travel trips in the past to Spain, Poland, and a Christmas Market tour on the Danube from Budapest to Prague, as well as Italy for 3 weeks that included a cruise on the Mediterranean and London.  Being a Southern Californian gal from Los Angeles, I wasn't used to dealing with cold weather and had to find warm clothes to wear and … [Read more...]

German Gingerbread Recipe: Lebkuchen

December 4, 2020 by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 16 Comments

Lebkuchen - German Gingerbread

Europe sparkles in the winter and Christmas decorations are everywhere. It’s a magical time to travel. While I was there I tasted authentic German gingerbread which inspired the recipe you see below. German gingerbread is quite different than the kind we have here in America, so if you can't go there to taste it, you can make it at home. Enjoy this recipe! The festive … [Read more...]

Polish Sauerkraut Soup Recipe: Inspired by a Trip to Krakow

December 10, 2019 by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 24 Comments

Baby Boomer Recipes | Soup | Polish Sauerkraut Soup

If you're visiting the country of Poland, you'll no doubt find a restaurant that serves Polish sauerkraut soup. I'm a big fan of sauerkraut so that's why I love it and it's incredibly good for your gut. If it isn't your thing I totally understand, but if it is, you'll love the recipe below. Enjoy this recipe! The inspiration for this recipe started with an organ concert … [Read more...]

European Tours for Women Run by An American Expat

April 12, 2018 by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 4 Comments

Baby Boomer Travel | Europe | European Tour Operator - Small Groups

Have you ever thought of living in another country, at least for a little while? I have. Waking up and looking out at a quaint little village that was built centuries ago has been a dream of mine. I’ve always wondered what it would be like and recently met a woman who is living that dream. Her name is Leslie Ender and she conducts European tours for women. She is an American … [Read more...]

Rick Steves Travel Tips From the Travel Adventure Show

March 5, 2018 by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 4 Comments

Baby Boomer Travel | Travel Tips | Travel Adventure Show - Patricia Schultz

The Travel Adventure Show comes to the Los Angeles Convention Center every year. It's a huge expo where you can visit the booths of hundreds of travel companies, listen to well-known travel experts like Rick Steves and Patricia Schultz, and enjoy food and entertainment. Rick Steves Travel Tips Rick Steves has always been one of my favorite travel hosts because I love … [Read more...]

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