Love the freedom and flexibility of a road trip? We do, too! And anytime is one of the best times for active boomers to take a scenic driving adventure in the Great Southwestern states of New Mexico and Arizona. The weather is always nice and is easily accessible. By taking the major east-west Interstate 40, […]
Why Panama is our top retirement choice at this time is simple. Sitting on our last flight headed back to Albuquerque, Ron and I were not looking forward to New Mexico’s cold weather. We had been in Panama for the last two months so we didn’t even have warm jackets to wear off the plane. […]
Whitewashed Spanish hill towns are light, they are bright, they are historic, they are the world-famous hill towns of the Andalusía Region of southern Spain. With their gleaming white-washed homes and businesses, noteworthy churches, ruins, and narrow streets leading to delightful shops, restaurants, and museums, they make a day trip by car a highlight for […]
White-washed hill towns . . . elegant palms and stately cypress . . . regional tapas and wines . . . exuberant flamenco dancers . . . and enormous cathedrals . . . flowery outdoor shopping districts. Those few words describe the southern coast of Spain.
Strolling the streets and passageways of our favorite hill towns of Tuscany gives one the sense of historic wonder and present-day commercialism at the same time. It is an astounding feeling to realize that you are standing on cobblestone streets that were chiseled out and carefully placed by workers centuries ago while peering in windows […]
New York City fills its visitors with awe, its soaring buildings and striking land marks make it one of the top echelon cities in the world. Chicago is a hive of activity, a center of business and is one of America’s most photographed cities. Boston is the city of firsts, steeped in the history of […]
On a recent trip to one of the top travel destinations in the world, Italy, Ron and I finally realized one of my dreams, hiking in Cinque Terre. We spent three days on Italy’s Ligurian coastline in Cinque Terre National Park. I share our adventure in the following article as a guest writer for one of our […]
Italy’s Cinque Terre on it’s Ligurian coast has been on our travel radar for several years. Touted as having spectacular beaches and challenging hiking trails, we decided we really should see it for ourselves. This spring when we were in Turin (an overlooked but phenomenal city at the base of the Italian Alps), we hopped a […]
The word “Disneyland” conjures up images of crowds of tourists, many with mouse-eared caps and fairy wands, scurrying about to get to the next amusement ride. However, it can be a great staging site for exploring the French countryside. This picturesque region of France is also a tranquil setting of swans and lily pads, […]
When we left the lush rain forest and geothermal area of Arenal to explore Costa Rica’s iconic Pacific coastline, we drove two-and-a-half hours to Liberia, the second largest city in the country and the hub for the northwestern coast. When we reached Liberia, we exited the freeway and headed south towards the Pacific beach towns. […]
The third week of our south-of-the-border adventure immersed us in the beauty of central Costa Rica. We flew Volaris Airlines from Cancun, Mexico to San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. Centrally located in the beauty of central Costa Rica, San Jose lies in a valley surrounded by dense green mountains shrouded in the mornings […]
Playa del Carmen is a bustling little city on the Caribbean coast on the Yucatan peninsula located mid-way between Cancun and the obscure little Village of Tulum. Playa del Carmen seems to have qualities of both. The Little, Big City and its Famous Fifth Avenue Playa is small enough to be less expensive than its […]
Ron and I arrived in this Mexican colonial favorite – San Miguel de Allende after a four-hour bus ride from Mexico City. Yes, we took a double-decker cross country bus! Public transportation in Mexico is not what you might think. Here, buses run on-time, are modern, clean, and have bathrooms. When you purchase tickets you […]
Ron and I just finished a short stay in Mexico City where we attended an International Living conference. It’s easy to see why the conference was held here because Mexico City is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world. The conference was packed with information and we enjoyed visiting with many of […]
Umbria: A Family Escape in the Heart of Italy If you’ve ever wanted to discover the heart and soul of Italy outside of its splendid cities, a family escape in Umbria is for you. Like its more famous neighbor, Tuscany, this agricultural region of central Italy is also dotted with Etruscan ruins, iconic hillside villages, […]
The fresh, cool sea breezes on our faces . . . the tinkling bell sounds warning pedestrians of oncoming bicycles . . . the buttery smell of waffles baking in the open-air markets. Welcome to Amsterdam – Venice to the North, one of the most diverse cities in the world. Amsterdam was our final destination […]
Sitting atop one of the highest look-out points in the city of Victoria, the strikingly beautiful Craigdarroch Castle is easy to spot from miles away. Its soaring cone topped tower, majestic roof line and beautiful natural rock walls make this Victorian mansion a gem in the world of architecture. If you take the pedestrian route, […]
Looking for Historic buildings and businesses . . . quaint shops and diners . . . top-shelf wineries on both sides of the street . . . all are yours to enjoy in a two block stroll on Main Street in Historic Old Town Cottonwood, Arizona. With its mild climate, friendly people and wide variety of […]
The Beautiful Christ Church Cathedral is located in the heart of the downtown area in Vancouver, British Columbia. The cathedral is dwarfed by its neighbors including the Fairmont Hotel which is directly across the street. This church has a fascinating history. It was started by a small group of people in the mid-1880s on land […]