Post Vaccination Flying – Are You Ready to Get On Board?

02/09/202102/10/2021

by Debra Kerper How do you feel about air travel right now? If you're like me, you dream of a life that looks "near normal" and yearn to board an airplane bound for destinations near and far. Some people, all ages, already started traveling by air again - or perhaps never stopped.

Will We Travel Again? A Travel Expert’s View of Post Pandemic Travel

01/21/202101/26/2021

by Debra Kerper, Owner,Easy Access Travel What does the future of travel look like? Easy answer: Nobody knows. Complicated answer: Whatever it is, it changes every day. A serious traveler’s perspective Prior to the pandemic, I traveled at least once a month. My trips were a combination of cruises, land trips and travel conferences. I

Don’t Risk Being Turned Away at Arrival-The Rules are Changing for Travel to Europe

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01/07/202101/07/2021

by Leslie Farin, Publisher originally posted January 10, 2020 updated January 7, 2021 January 2021 update Due to Covid-19, ETIAS will be launched toward the end of 2022 but it will not be mandatory until 2023. A 6-month grace period is planned to allow eligible travelers to become familiarized with the new regulation. Make sure to

Americans Need New ID’s for Domestic Flights Starting in October

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01/07/202101/07/2021

by Leslie Farin originally posted February 27, 2020 updated January 7, 2021 Important 2021 Update Due to Covid-19 related issues, the deadline was changed from October 2020-October 2021 to get your "Real ID" Will your current driver's license get you past airport security for travel within the U.S. after October 1, 2021? Better check. Rules for

Home is Where You Park It

01/03/202101/04/2021

Author: Leslie Farin originally posted May 31, 2018 updated January 3, 2021 Update 01/03/2021 The Goldsteins are still living the RV life - and loving it. They continue to happily travel around in their 400 square foot home, a 41' long Heartland Landmark fifth-wheel trailer towed by a Ford F-450 Super Duty. As of

Navigating Granbury, Texas With a Disability

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12/24/202012/25/2020

updated 12/24/2020 Why is Granbury so popular? Let's talk first about why you might go to Granbury at all. This great little town an easy road trip from DFW, and is between the Upper Hill Country and North Texas. Some say this little town is the most charming place in Texas and I

A Holiday Like No Other – Pandemic Holiday Gift Ideas

11/19/202011/23/2020

by Arlen Hollis Kane Gift Ideas for the Covid-Era No one comes close to me in my love for jewelry, furs, silk pajamas, Italian leather anything. Paris Hilton may think she’s tops in glitz, but she’s a lightweight. Carrying a small dog around in a fancy little purse, even if that

TELL ME, DO I NEED A JACKET?

Memos from Manhattan

11/05/202011/19/2020

originally posted July 17, 2019 updated November 5, 2020 Why High-Tech Weather Reports Leave Me Cold I don’t know about you, but when I’m getting ready for the day I watch a 20-minute weather report, and still have to check an app on my iPhone to figure out what to wear. Naturally, I set

Why Don’t We Dress Up Anymore?

10/11/202010/13/2020

by Arlen Kane Back to the fold My mother made Marie Kondo look like a sloth and a slob. Marie Kondo doesn’t know what it is to fold an old t-shirt so a department store gladly takes it back decades after it was bought. Not that my mom ever did that. But

Covid19 Complicates the Expat Experience

08/06/202008/07/2020

by Edd & Cynthia Staton Covid19 in a foreign country (In our case, Ecuador) Last year we wrote a fun and informative series for 50Plus-Today readers called “Taking the ‘Foreign’ Out of Retiring in a Foreign Country.” The final installment focused on daily life in Cuenca, Ecuador, our home for the past

SURVEY RESULTS: The Future of Travel (Post Pandemic)

06/13/202006/13/2020

Travel has changed. Life has changed. But the age-old desire for to get away remains the same. The question is, how will travel look moving forward? We polled our 50Plus-Today.com readers to determine their thoughts on the subject. Seventy-four people responded. Here's what we found: SURVEY RESULTS - The Future of

Poll: What Will Travel After Coronavirus Look Like For You?

05/11/202006/13/2020

The spread of Covid19 dramatically impacted travel plans for many in 2020. With elaborate vacations cancelled, weddings postponed, and out of state business rescheduled online, the travel industry came to a screeching halt. How long before we move into what can only be called a new normal? No one seems

What comes after “Thank you”?

11/18/201907/13/2020

by Arlen Hollis Kane Well, That’s a Problem You’re welcome.” I just had to get that out. You may be wondering why I dangled that without so much as a “thank you” preceding it. As I said, I had to get it out there – and fast, because it may be the

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda: Is it Really Worth My Time, Money & Effort?

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11/10/201911/12/2019

by Augustin Ndikuriyo, Owner, Augustine Tours Yes, gorilla trekking is absolutely worthwhile. You will never regret it. Various companies offer different types of tours across Africa, such as wildlife safaris, but my favorite experience by far was our recent gorilla trekking tour in the Volcanoes National Park. My wife and I did

Taking the “Foreign” Out of Retiring in a Foreign Country: Daily Life

11/03/201912/01/2019

By Edd and Cynthia Staton “So what do you do all day?” Over our many years as expats the question we’ve been asked more than any other is, “So what do you do all day?” Since our lives aren’t all that fascinating we’ve come to realize that what people really want to

Taking the “Foreign” Out of Retiring in a Foreign Country: Health Care

09/13/201911/12/2019

By Edd and Cynthia Staton Worried about future health care costs? If so you’re not alone. Studies show this subject is at the top of the list for most people preparing for retirement. And if you’re out of the workforce prior to Medicare eligibility, look out! Private health insurance is prohibitively

Taking The “Foreign” Out Of Retiring In A Foreign Country: Culture

08/22/201911/27/2020

By Edd and Cynthia Staton, nationally known experts on retiring abroad and the creators of the program, Retirement Reimagined! This article is Part 2 of a 4 part series that talks about how to retire overseas affordably and comfortably. Edd and Cynthia currently reside in Cuenca, Equador. Immigration is a polarizing, hotly debated

CAN SHOPPING AT COSTCO COST YOU MONEY? Only If You Live In Manhattan

08/21/201912/05/2019

by Arlen Hollis Kane I have a neighbor who was lucky enough to have snagged a fabulous apartment in our building a couple of years after its completion. Our building, though not one of Manhattan’s coveted pre-war buildings that boast enormous rooms and glorious architectural detail, was built just after the

Taking the “Foreign” Out of Retiring in a Foreign Country: Language

07/23/201911/27/2020

By Edd and Cynthia Staton, nationally known experts on retiring abroad and the creators of the program, Retirement Reimagined! This article is Part 1 of a 4 part series that talks about how to retire overseas affordably and comfortably. Part 1: Language What thoughts come to mind about the notion of retiring abroad?

Guide to Food and Fun in Europe for the Solo Traveler

07/13/201911/12/2019

by Ellen Blake Europeans seem to love their food, history, art and architecture. Can you blame them? An abundance of rich stories from the past help us understand their lives today. When you travel to Europe, what is your focal point? When traveling alone you have the luxury of planning a trip