For the past two years I have recommended travel related gadgets and gifts for those hard to buy on your holiday list. Last year our shopping options were limited by the pandemic and in so much as Amazon will continue to have a place in my heart I am ready to go shopping in person…
Month: November 2021
Making Travel Days Enjoyable
Despite looking forward to travel, actually travelling is not my favourite thing to do. I find it tiring, stressful and crowded. International flights are among the worst because delays or unforeseen complications have tremendous impact on the rest of your vacation time, especially of you are trying to make connections, such as to other flights…
Cruise Tips for Travelers Over 50
One of the benefits of being part of the “mature market” is that we can plan travel that meets our individual needs. If you prefer temperate climates, more culturally or historically focused itineraries or challenging activities you can choose the cruise that meets those needs. If you would prefer to avoid families travelling with children,…
Our Top 5 Myths About Retirement Travel
“I want to travel the world.” It’s the common answer to the question of what one plans to do when they retire. Whether it is an achievable goal or just an unrequited fantasy depends a lot on your finances. Since our mission statement is providing “budget travel advice for the over 50 crowd” it is…