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…
In Search of Sun, Sand and Sea
As much as we love cruising, we have never really done a Caribbean cruise. However as we get older we find the Canadian winters less appealing so we decided to join millions of others and try a cruise to the warmer climates. In January we took a week long cruise out of New Orleans into…
Pros & Cons of Winter Travel
Many of you will travel during the next few months, most to destinations warmer than home. There is nothing a Canadian loves more than sunshine and warmth during our otherwise bleak, gray and cold winter months. I wholeheartedly agree! However, as travel makes a resurgence after the pandemic it becomes harder to find a destination…
Exploring the Big Easy
We spent four days in New Orleans and the Big Easy did not disappoint. Despite colder than normal temperatures, the week leading up to Mardi Gras offered smaller crowds and a more intimate experience. The city welcomes its tourists with open arms as tourism has become essential to their economy since Katrina. The main tourist…
Notes From the Travel Show
Everyone who travels has their favourite travel writer and ours is undoubtedly Rick Steves. We find his philosophy and recommendations for travel in Europe most closely match our own. It was a great opportunity to listen to him speak at the Chicago Travel and Adventure show. Rick started his company based on the “back door”…
Greek Islands – Santorini and Mykonos
Mykonos and Santorini are the most famous and most visited of the Greek islands. Both are located in the Cycladic chain of islands in the Aegean Sea, a group that boasts over 20 islands. Whether your trip is for an idyllic stay of a week or more, or to drop by for the day as part…
Our Top 5 Archaeological Sites in Greece
Greece is always top of my list for any Mediterranean itinerary. From the whitewashed buildings with blue dome roofs down to the azure waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece is a glorious destination at any time of the year. But unlike most tourists, you will not find us on the beach. We are more likely…
How To Write Your Bucket List
As the new year approaches we are making our resolutions. We will keep some and justify discarding others. Travel remains prominent for us and hopefully for you as well. My favourite resolution story, and I have told this before, was from 2013. Ken and I decided to try something new and on separate sheets of…