Travel Tips and Plans

Traveling by plane after 60 can be both exciting and a little daunting, especially if you use a cane, walker, or wheelchair. Airports and airlines have made progress in accessibility, but the process still requires preparation and know-how. The good news? With the right planning…

You’ve probably been reading about all the hassles with air travel this summer. Perhaps you’ve had the misfortune of experiencing them yourself.  Delays. Cancellations. Lost luggage. While delays and cancellations are beyond a passenger’s control…

We are only three months away from the end of the year, making this an excellent time for some magical getaways. For an unforgettable late-year adventure, there is no better place than the Alps. The Alps are not just majestic snow-capped peaks – they are a timeless escape…

Returning to Rhodes Old City from Lindos, we took the Sea Star ferry to the island of Karpathos, which took about four hours. This island offered a completely different experience and feel from Rhodes. We got off the ferry in the main town of Pigadia, the capital of Karpathos Island…

Recently, I took a trip to Greece with my 22-year-old niece. She just graduated from college and has been a Greek Mythology buff since her early teens. I thought she should go to the place where all that came from. She lives in California, and I live in Oregon, so we don’t get to spend…

Are you seeking adventure in your life but are not sure how to find what may fit you best? One of the rewards of getting older is we have more time, expendable income, and confidence about what we want…

Let’s face it, travel is a lot more enjoyable when it’s filled with memorable meals, fascinating museums, and conversations that don’t involve deciphering complicated transit systems or dodging tourist scams. If you’re looking to take a trip where culture shines, the food is delicious…

Sustainable tourism, also known as responsible tourism or ecotourism, refers to the practice of visiting a place as a tourist while minimizing the negative impact on the environment, supporting local communities, and preserving cultural heritage…

Are you someone who gets excited just thinking about airport snacks and hotel mini shampoos? Or maybe you’re flirting with the idea of packing a bag and finally using that passport that’s been sitting in a drawer since 2009? (You’ll probably want to think about renewing that passport…

Many classic novels are set against the backdrop of real-world landmarks, and visiting these places can bring those beloved stories to life. Here are 10 literary landmarks that should be on the bucket list of every classic book lover…