The 60s, the years just after retirement, are prime traveling years. If life’s been kind, you have the physical and economic resources to take Bucket List trips. But where to start? We asked some top travel bloggers for recommendations and put together an article with a dozen dream destinations to explore after retirment.
Category: Interests
Birds of the African Savanna: how to birdwatch on safari
People travel to Africa to see extraordinary animals - lions, leopards, and elephants What can be overlo.oked is the spectacular birds of the African savanna. Watching the flight of the colorful lilac-breasted roller can be as enjoyable for bird lovers as watching elephants at a watering hole. What birds to expect on safari varies with … Continue reading Birds of the African Savanna: how to birdwatch on safari
Ethical Tourism: Visiting the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is a true bright spot in the struggle to save the elephants of East Africa. And one of the best places to visit for ethical animal tourism. When my husband surprised me with a safari in Tanzania, I added in day in Kenya to visit the extraordinary Sheldrick Nairobi elephant orphanage. … Continue reading Ethical Tourism: Visiting the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi
Ready for Adventure: Secrets for a Safari and Other Outdoor Trips
Answers to your questions about outdoor adventure travel - what shoes to wear - to - how to relieve yourself on a game drive. Read this post before you pack your bags.
A Cycling Adventure from a Canal Barge in Holland
What better way to see a country than on a bike? Navigating a new town, stopping at cafes frequented by locals, and having the leisure to pause anytime a vista grabs you - a truly immersive trip. Combine that with the fun and convenience of staying on a canal barge boat and you're guaranteed a … Continue reading A Cycling Adventure from a Canal Barge in Holland
The most beautiful cycling paths in Southeast NE: Cape Cod, Massachusetts South Shore, and Rhode Island
The Traveling Tulls cycle with a group of older adults every Sunday morning. It's a wonderful way to get some exercise, enjoy the outside, and engage with some wonderful people. Our weekly bike rides are usually in quiet towns on the South Shore of Massachusetts, but we do regional rides once a month. This has … Continue reading The most beautiful cycling paths in Southeast NE: Cape Cod, Massachusetts South Shore, and Rhode Island
Explore a Quieter Venice Off the Beaten Path
How to visit, and enjoy, Venice away from the crowds. Suggestions for neighborhoods to explore to get a feel for the iconic city.
