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 chronic health conditions derail your adventures. Just keep … [Read more...]
Essential Wintertime Driving Safety Tips for Baby Boomers
There are several things to look forward to during winter: the holidays, the excuse to stay in under the blankets with a mug of tea, and the peaceful silence that winter brings. On the other hand, there are also many things that can make winter not so enjoyable, especially as we get older. Easily one of the worst parts of winter is driving on snow- and ice-covered roads … [Read more...]
Central New York – Where It’s Fun to go Chasing Waterfalls
“I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house.” ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne ~ I love waterfalls. Who doesn’t? Waterfalls are peaceful and majestic. They seem to have the same effect on us as fresh air after a thunderstorm rumbling through the area might. Whenever I have the chance to hike through the woods of New York, … [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...]
Travel Adventure Show Takeaways and Tips from Experts
I love going to the Travel Adventure Show and was glad that it was at the Los Angeles Convention Center this year. It was so easy for me to get to it from the subway. If you aren’t familiar with the show, it’s a huge expo where you can visit the booths of hundreds of travel companies, listen to well-known travel experts, enjoy entertainment and food. (there were literally pages … [Read more...]