Travel Tips and Plans

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…

If the sight and scent of flowers fills you with joy, possibly even to the point of shaping your holiday planning, you’ll know how important it is to get your timing right. Regardless of where you’re going, you’ll want to make sure that you’re visiting…

Have you ever dreamt of seeing the world in a different light? Swapping the rush and stress of airports for the romantic charm and stunning landscapes only a train journey can provide? Here are some of the top train journeys in the world…

Travel today is more digital than ever. From boarding passes and hotel reservations to health records and local guides, you can carry your entire trip in your pocket. A digital travel wallet is not a physical wallet but a smart system on your phone that keeps all your important travel…

I recently visited the Ancient Khmer Empire of Angkor in Cambodia. A UNESCO World Heritage site, and an active archeological site for more than 100 years. This site is best known as Angkor Wat. We took the bus to Siem Reap from Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital…

Many of us love to travel, but we don’t like the hassles that can come with it. Travel can involve long days, unexpected delays, missed connections and long lines at security checkpoints. Days spent in transit can leave us feeling frustrated and exhausted…