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...]
What Every Traveler with Chronic Illness Should Know
It’s no surprise that retired older adults love travel. With the kids out of the nest, you’re free to pursue the adventures you’ve always desired. However, as an older adult, you are also more likely to have a chronic illness. Whether it’s diabetes or high blood pressure, high cholesterol or arthritis, don’t let a chronic illness derail your adventures. Just keep the … [Read more...]
Why are More Women Over 50 Traveling Alone to See the World?
Traveling is the best way to explore. You can explore yourself as a person, explore the world around you, explore different cultures, people, languages, regions, and more. Traveling alone in particular offers opportunities to get to know the world we live in the way you want to, without having to consult any companions. Usually, solo traveling is regarded as an activity … [Read more...]
