“And I think to myself, what a wonderful world.”
Hi! I’m Amy, the writer behind the Traveling Tulls. I have always been an animal lover, memorizing every breed of dog as a child, and celebrating all my birthday parties in nature reserves. As a child of the 60s, I embraced environmental movements, and got my degree in biology, with a focus on ecology. I spent my working life in public libraries, but continued my passion for the outdoors in my volunteer work.
Our Favorite Places: Top 10s and Still to Do
Dave and I met in the fall of my first year of college and have been together ever since – 45+ years! After a couple of major health battles Dave and I adopted the Carpe Diem philosophy. Seize the day! Seize the world! The world in our backyard, and, when time and money permit, the fantastic destinations abroad.
With our kids grown, and travel a priority, we made adjustments in our life to create a smaller carbon footprint. We sold our family home, moved into an energy efficient condo (where we walk to most everything!), invested in a hybrid vehicle, and ramped up our environmental volunteer work.
I began this website as a means of sharing our adventures with family (translation: reassuring Mom and Dad that we were OK when we were away) but continue writing to encourage appreciation of the natural world and share insights into responsible travel. As a women over 60, I recognize there are challenges AND advantages to traveling in retirement and share strategies that I hope will work for others.
Bio
Amy is retired from a career in public libraries. She brings her love of research and reading to their trip planning. She begins researching destinations and travel options when there’s even a hint of a trip, and she LOVES preparing packing lists. Amy is an avid birder and works with several environmental organizations.
Dave has spent his career in business, traveling often and accruing some much-appreciated hotel and airline points. In addition to these travel perks Dave has accumulated an impressive collection of guitars.
Amy and Dave spend a lot of time crossing the US to visit family (they have SIX grandchildren now!) but try for one or two special trips a year. They aim for affordable luxury (oxymoron?), looking for sales, when possible, but giving in on the truly extraordinary trips occasionally. Both enjoy cycling, photography, and sunset suppers with friends.
Our Latest Posts
- How to Enjoy Authentic and Ethical Animal Tourism: the responsible traveler
- Visit to Petra: 48 Hours in the Rose City of the Nabateans
- Best National Parks for Seniors: Parks Every Older Traveler Should Visit
- Travel Easier with the Best Packing List Apps: Travelers Over 50 Approved
Our Favorite Places:
Top 10s and Still to Do
Hello,
I hope you’re doing well!
Please update your city guide
https://travelingtulls.com/2020/09/29/things-to-do-plymouth-ma/
in which you mentioned Cafe Strega
Could you please include the link to our website:
https://www.restaurantji.com/ma/plymouth/cafe-strega-/
Thank you in advance for your help!
Stay healthy!
Linda Alvorado
Hi Linda, sorry didn’t see this before today. I’m happy to add a link to Cafe Strega! We love your restaurant.
I love your site. I’ve developed the perfect Collapsible traveling box to hold toothbrushes, cosmetic brushes or whatever. Lightweight, packs light. Can you review my product and add http://www.beautyandthebox on your site? I’d be happy to send you a sample.
I’m heading to Porto, Portugal in June. Where will you be?
Hi Barbara, what an interesting idea for travel. I only include things in the site which I believe will benefit my readers. So though no guarantees that I’ll add the boxes to my site, I’d be happy to try them. You can contact me at travelingtulls @gmail.com.
Thanks for reaching out!