Frequent cruisers know that there are certain ports in the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Baltic seas that are included in most itineraries. This provides you with the opportunity to revisit your favourite places or perhaps find a few new ones. One of the growing travel trends has been in food tours, finding near and far exotic…
European Travel Post Pandemic
Due to the pent up demand caused by the pandemic travel is high on everyone’s list – and I mean everyone. It is super busy in Europe from early spring well into late fall. Evidence can be found in the full cruise ships, often with multiple lines at every major port, large groups overbooked for…
Our Top 5 Tips For Long Haul Flights
It’s easy to block the memory of the discomforts you experience when the outcome of the event is worth it. In this case I am talking about long haul flights, although the sentiment may be applied to a number of other experiences. As we continue to explore new and exciting destinations around the globe, our…
Pompeii
As a port of call Naples offers a variety of destinations, from the sunny Amalfi Coast, to the gritty city itself, or to one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Italy, Pompeii. Although we had travelled there on our own in the past we decided to follow our advice and visit Pompeii again, with…
Active and Accessible Cruising
A cruise can be a rewarding and enjoyable vacation for travelers with disabilities, but it’s imperative to do your research and planning before setting sail. Here are our tips to make the most of your vacation at sea. Before you travel check out the Government of Canada website with information on accessible travel and transportation in…
Religious Rome
Like our day spent at the Colosseum we chose to do a walking tour for our day in Vatican City. Just as iconic, and busy, as the ancient sites in Rome, the Vatican offers travelers and pilgrims alike a view of arguably the best art found in any church in Europe. We wanted to get…
Ancient Rome
Whether you have travelled to Rome yet or not you know that there are two major sites on everyone’s bucket list; the Colosseum and Vatican City. Despite the plethora of other amazing ancient and religious sites that can be found throughout the Eternal City, these two, for the most obvious reasons, should be first on…
Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption
We at At Our Age Travel have never wavered in our recommendation to carry sufficient amounts of Out of Country Medical Insurance whenever you travel. With the high cost of health care in the world, especially in the United States, it is an essential form of financial protection for all Canadians abroad. As travel hits levels not seen…
The Troubled Past of Belfast
During our port stop in Belfast we wanted to find a meaningful way to explore the city. We considered and dismissed the breath taking nature of Giant’s Causeway and the well known history of the Titanic Museum, both of which we will see when we return. Instead we chose to do a walking tour that…