There’s no doubt that traveling in your 60s is not the same as traveling in your 20s or 30s. For a start, you’ll probably be more apt to lap up the history and culture of a place, although it would be unfair to characterize all twenty and thirtysomethings as uninterested in that type of thing. And, you may want to consider solo travel so you can take your time and immerse … [Read more...]
Tips for Staying Fit and Active on Your Summer Road Trips
The season of road trips is upon us, which means it’s about time we consider how healthy we plan on staying this summer. Summer affects most people one of two ways: either the sun makes you lethargic and eager to stay inside, or it gives you energy and motivates you to go out. Whichever one you are, it’s easy to forget about fitness when you’re on the road. Summer road … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Stay Healthy While Flying and Avoid Germs
While air travel is relatively safe, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared to protect yourself from some of the potential health hazards a long flight can pose. Millions of people go through airports all over the world. But what these people are bringing with them is their germs! Eeecky, right? Airplanes are packed with germs that can get you sick and disrupt your trip. So you want … [Read more...]
Why a Staycation May Be Just the Vacation You Need
It’s important to take the time to unplug, unwind, and relax every now and again. A lot of people take vacation time to focus on taking a break and creating a positive work-life balance. Taking time for yourself is good, but taking a big vacation to do it is not always feasible. Fortunately, there’s more than one way to take a vacation. A staycation is a vacation that … [Read more...]
Samantha Brown Travel Tips and Unique Travel Gear Picks
The Travel Adventure Show takes place in Los Angeles every year and when the dates were announced for 2019, I made sure to sign up. I wrote a post about last year’s show and included some of the travel tips I learned from speakers Rick Steves and Patricia Schultz. This time I listened to Samantha Brown, who's the host and executive producer of Places to Love on PBS. She … [Read more...]
