Being able to travel the world is a dream come true for most. As you get older, you might have more time and resources to actually make it happen! But, traveling can also come with several challenges. When you’re over 50, one of the biggest challenges is staying energized when you’re on the road or in the skies. If you tend to feel worn out after a trip, or even during, … [Read more...]
10 Winter Travel Tips for Women Over 50
I've been on several winter travel trips to Spain, Poland, and a Christmas Market tour on the Danube from Budapest to Prague, Italy for 3 weeks, including 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 pack them so I … [Read more...]
How to Handle Emergencies When Traveling
Traveling can be a great escape from everyday life. Whether you're road-tripping to Santa Barbara or flying to San Miguel de Allende, traveling allows you to clock out from work and prioritize yourself and your loved ones (also, is there a better feeling than setting all emails to send an “out of office” auto-response?). However, before you settle into vacation/vagabond … [Read more...]
Visit Pompano Beach, Florida for Sunkissed Bliss
I flew to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for a conference near my aunt’s condo in Pompano Beach. Of course, I couldn’t resist staying with her for a few nights afterward. It had been 15 years since I was last there when my late boyfriend visited and then took a Caribbean cruise out of Miami. My aunt is in her 80s now, so I was excited to see her. She lives in a high-rise condo … [Read more...]
Do You Have a Fear of Driving Now That You’re Older?
Fear of driving, also known as Vehophobia, is hard at any age, but it may become even scarier as you grow older. You might find yourself having panic attacks while you are on the road that you never had previously, and they can be terrifying. There are many reasons that people develop a phobia for driving that have nothing to do with trauma from previous accidents. I noticed … [Read more...]