Have you ever dreamed of visiting Europe without elbowing your way through crowds of tourists? Is standing in line for hours to visit museums or paying exorbitant hotel prices not your favorite thing? Maybe autumn could become your favorite season for traveling to Europe to visit smaller, lesser-known cities…

Traveling the world on a retirement budget may sound unrealistic for some. Hotel prices and long-stay accommodations are often high and seem to be constantly rising. and not to mention single supplements if you’re traveling alone. Have you ever heard of house- and/or pet-sitting? Did you know that house-sitting while you travel the world on a retirement budget can make extended travel far more affordable?

Athens, the birthplace of Western civilization. If it’s on your bucket list, Athens in the springtime is wonderful! My husband and I always try to hit tourist “hot spots” in the shoulder seasons, and that strategy really paid off here. For good reason, this place is on many bucket lists. It was definitely on ours. Shoulder seasons in Greece are April and May, and again in September and October…

An African safari remains on many tourists’ wish lists because of its unmatched wildlife encounters, vast, untamed landscapes, and the opportunity for a deep sense of adventure. For senior vacationers, it’s an easy, enjoyable travel experience that requires almost no physical effort…

August 2006: We just came off the 10-hour flight and transferred to our 3* hotel in Cancun. It was hot, it was new, it was exciting. As we walked through the hotel lobby, we were greeted with smiles as the workers could see the excitement exuding from our Cheshire-like grins. We were tired, but the adrenaline of being in a new place overcame the fact that we had very little sleep on the plane…

There are river cruises that transport you from one destination to another, and then there are journeys that transport you through time. Aboard Viking Fjorgyn, we sailed the legendary Seine River, where every bend in the water reveals another chapter of France’s remarkable story…

Do you love traveling? Do you enjoy sharing your travel experiences with a travel buddy? Traveling with a friend can bring you closer through shared experiences and memories. But it can also make you question everything you thought you knew about each other…

Many people miss out on incredible travel experiences because they dread the prospect of a long-haul flight. I understand completely. Before my recent 17-hour journey from Fort Lauderdale to Tokyo, I spent weeks worrying about the flight itself rather than the adventure ahead…

Looking for a new European destination to visit? Have you been to popular tourist locations like France, Italy, or Spain? Why not think outside the box and put a lesser-known destination on your radar? Slovenia is one of Europe’s safest and most beautiful destinations for travelers over 60…

Do you worry about staying connected while traveling? Is staying in touch with your family and friends important to you while you are away? As we all know, roaming charges on our phone plans can add up when we are traveling internationally. Aside from staying connected with loved ones while traveling, having reliable mobile service…