In our current climate with travel restrictions in place around the world, day trips outside of our hometown are a way to feel that we are taking some well-deserved R & R. We normally pack everything in a carry-on for our…

Getting lost in a museum for hours is one of my favorite pastimes, whether it’s pondering the stories of the past and present or uncovering the vibrant world of contemporary artists and experiencing the world through their eyes…

These days, many travelers handle all their arrangements via online resources. So, it’s no surprise that the travel agency industry has been forced to drastically change how it operates. For example, a traditional source of agency revenue was commissions…

Traveling can be stressful, but having the right carry-on rolling suitcase can make the journey much smoother. A good carry-on should be easy to maneuver, fit in overhead compartments, and keep your belongings secure and organized…

Do you like to walk? Does wandering in a city with no particular destination appeal to you? I love to walk and always make it a priority to research a city’s walkability before I visit. There are many walkable cities in the USA that are great for women over 50…

It seems that everybody has a bucket list these days, and for many of us that list includes travel. Even though my husband and I have been traveling together for over 20 years, our bucket list of places we want to go keeps getting longer…

As the days shorten and the temperature dips, it’s hard not to feel a little despondent at the prospect of the end of summer. But autumn can still be a wonderful time of year and is probably the best time to visit Italy. I love it for all sorts of reasons. Italy’s seaside towns out…

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…

Do you enjoy traveling internationally? Do you sometimes plan your trips around local festivals or events? From colorful parades to religious ceremonies, some international celebrations provide a deep dive into a culture’s traditions, history, and community…

Are you going away for a few days? Are you packing not enough items to fill a traditional suitcase but too much to put into your big purse? You probably need a weekender bag. Weekender bags are smaller than carry-on suitcases…