On my return from New Orleans, friends asked, “Did you stay in the French Quarter and party on Bourbon Street?” These days, Netflix thrillers fill my nights, with a bowl of popcorn and a glass of Merlot. On a pre-Katrina trip, I heard jazz at…

A recent cruise trip turned tragic when an 80-year-old passenger of the luxury cruise ship Coral Adventurer was found dead on Lizard Island in Australia…

I find it fascinating to see how today’s architects transform yesterday’s structures into comfortable, amenity-rich lodgings for modern travelers…

One of the 10 commandments of retirement must surely be “Travel as much as you can!” Budget limitations not-withstanding, many early retirees view…

When The Da Vinci Code exploded across bookshops two decades ago, I read it in one breathless weekend. I wasn’t chasing conspiracies; I was chasing the feeling that life itself hides clues – that symbols and geometry are the universe’s handwriting. Now in my 60s, I travel not to collect sights but to collect sensations. […]

When I travel, my suitcase is as much a wellness kit as it is a wardrobe. Decades on the road have taught me that flight delays, exotic foods, and unfamiliar microbes don’t mix well with sensitive digestion or jet-lagged immune systems. Over the years – and through a few memorable…

Life is an ongoing adventure, and for women with a taste for exploration, there’s a world of UNESCO World Heritage Sites waiting to be discovered. These remarkable destinations, recognized for their cultural and natural significance…

Life is naturally full of risks, and this is particularly true for travelers 50 and older. In this fifth installment of my Sixty & Me blog series on travel, I’ll cover three major types of risks older adults face when traveling and how to manage them…

If you’re a senior with a thirst for adventure and a love for the great outdoors, a National Park bus tour can be the ultimate way to explore the breathtaking landscapes and hidden gems of America’s iconic national parks…

Before going to Cappadocia, Turkiye, all I knew about it was that it was a destination for hot-air ballooning over amazing rock formations. But I found out it is so much more than that. After my summer trip to Cappadocia, I have to recommend it for every bucket list…