Our 15 Favorite Travel Gifts for 2022 Gift Guides Travel 06/30/202206/30/2022 Useful Travel Gifts for Seniors If you traveled recently, you probably noticed the crowds are back! Unfortunately, the great deals we saw during the lockdown are gone as people reschedule plans and make new ones. The good news, though, is that life is back to a new normal with folks eagerly
My Complicated Relationship With Travel All Trending Articles Travel 06/24/202206/28/2022 by Ellen Blake Reasons I love to travel Traveling is wonderful in a lot of ways. I love to explore new places, learn about other cultures and try new foods. My journeys expand my world view and help satisfy my curiosity about other parts of the world. I enjoy getting acquainted with
Taking the “Foreign” Out of Retiring in a Foreign Country: Language All Trending Articles Living Retirement Reimagined! Travel 05/30/202205/31/2022 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?
11 Compelling Reasons to Retire Overseas as a Solo Ager All Trending Articles Retire Overseas 05/08/202205/20/2022 by Amy Jones Retirement. One simple word causes excitement for some and anxiety for others. For some, their job is their identity, stability and even, escape. For others, it means their hard work paid off and they can reap the rewards. In our youth, we have health but not much money. As
10 Best Gifts for Senior Travelers They Will Actually Use Gift Guides Travel 03/15/202206/27/2022 Useful Travel Gifts for the 50+ Traveler With the world opening up and summer in full swing, here's a list of essentials to help make traveling a little easier! They make great gifts for friends and family who like to explore! Universal Travel Adapter -All in One International Wall Charger AC Plug
Guide to Food and Fun in Europe for the Solo Traveler All Trending Articles Travel 03/14/202203/15/2022 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
Travel Insurance – Do I Really Need It? All Trending Articles Here, There & Everywhere 11/23/202102/15/2022 By Debra Kerper, Easy Access Travel Don’t Leave Home Without it! I am a firm believer in the importance of travel insurance. I witnessed many clients file claims during my 29+ years in the travel business, and happily saw a 99% positive outcome. Only one client did not receive coverage. In that
Are You a Chronic Over Packer? Tips to Travel Light All Trending Articles Travel 10/20/202110/21/2021 by Barbara Khan Packing isn’t easy As an avid traveler, the long pandemic enforced hiatus really cramped my style. I’m beyond excited to resume traveling and already have several trips for the fall to Europe and North Africa planned. Though I’m a frequent flyer with 30 years of international travel experience, I
Worried About Your Upcoming Cruise? Don’t Be – Here’s Why All Trending Articles Here, There & Everywhere 08/24/202108/24/2021 by Debra Kerper Return to Cruising As someone who works in the travel business, I typically take four-six cruises a year - and in between, I travel extensively. I disembarked from my last cruise on March 1, 2020, just two weeks before all travel came to a grinding halt. It wasn't until
Opinion: Now is a GREAT Time to Travel! All Trending Articles Coronavirus Travel 08/08/202108/10/2021 By Edd and Cynthia Staton, America’s best known experts on moving abroad and expat life. International travel 2021: Our personal experiences We just arrived in the U.S. after spending more than 2 months exploring six locations in Mexico. Our travels took us from the Yucatán peninsula to the Caribbean coast to the
Ready to Travel Again? Expect High Prices, Crowded Planes & Long Lines All Trending Articles Here, There & Everywhere 06/23/202106/24/2021 by Debra Kerper Are you ready to take off? Finally, the time is finally here to head to a beautiful beach resort with swaying palm trees and turquoise water. Or perhaps your preferred destination is a national park or Disney World. So many choices! We are all excited to finally pull our
Fix Your Washing Machine With a Paper Clip (and other DIY Challenges) All Trending Articles Living Memos from Manhattan 06/01/202106/15/2021 by Arlen Kane How DIY (Do It Yourself) took over my life Don’t be ridiculous, you can’t fix your washing machine with a paper clip, everybody knows that. But what if I could? What if it were true? I’d be a genius, and save money, and be a genius, and save time,
Fully Vaccinated – Now Where Can I Go? All Trending Articles Here, There & Everywhere 05/17/2021 by Debra Kerper Travel after Covid vaccine People are ready to travel and want to get out of town. RIGHT NOW! But, where to go? And do you plan to go by car or by plane? As the pandemic winds down with the availability of the vaccine, road trips seem to be a
Planning a Trip This Summer? Book Your Rental Car First All Trending Articles Travel 04/23/202104/23/2021 by Ellen Blake Taking the reservation is not as important as keeping the reservation One of the funniest episodes I remember from the SEINFELD series is the one from season three where Jerry makes a car rental reservation, only to find no car available when he arrives at the counter. That particular show
Post Vaccination Flying – Are You Ready to Get On Board? All Trending Articles Coronavirus Here, There & Everywhere 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 All Trending Articles Here, There & Everywhere 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 Travel 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 Travel 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 Living Travel 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 Travel 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
