Photo courtesy of Hanumann – Flickr An article in the Sunday New York Times asserts that Boomers have been travel pacesetters since our student years when we hoisted backbacks and headed to Europe. Not surprisingly then, the writer claims that the travel industry has once again set their sights on our generation in 2013. And why […]
Destinations
Girlfriend Getaway: Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama
If you’re looking for a great girlfriend getaway for Winter or Spring Break, head to Gulf Shores, Alabama, short-listed as one of America’s Coolest Small Towns 2013 by readers of Budget Travel Magazine. Why Gulf Shores? Well, if 32 miles of sugar-white sand beaches and plenty of sun aren’t reason enough, how about historical attractions, outdoor activities […]
Seattle’s Pea Soup Recipe
Start with chilly weather conditions. Add a temperature inversion with a ridge of high pressure trapping cold air close to the surface. Mix ingredients together, then cook well to form low visibility and stagnant air conditions. While the number of Eskimo words for “snow” remains debatable among linguists, one thing we know for sure: after […]
Write Your Way Into a Happy New Year!
Happy 2013, Wanderboomers! My blogging friend Tele just posted about a FREE two-day New Year “Resolutions” extravaganza that’s happening at Village Books in Bellingham, Washington on January 5th and 6th. The schedule of mini-workshops kicks off at noon on Saturday with Carolyn Koehnline’s, “Clearing Clutter for a Creative New Year” (say that three times) and concludes […]
WildLights at The Woodland Park Zoo
The New Year is almost on us, but there’s still time to catch the first-time-sure-to-become-annual show at Seattle’s popular Woodland Park Zoo. WildLights warms up the holiday season with thousands of LED lights, many shaped in familiar beastly forms like, yes, lions, and tigers and bears. Oh, wow! Be sure to catch a ride on […]
Here We Are & There We Go . . .
As a child, Jill Dobbe imagined a life far different from the one she was living in her small Wisconsin town. She dreamt of one filled with travel, excitement and adventure. After graduating with dual degrees in sociology and education, Dobbe set off with her husband Dan and their two children, both under the age […]
European Travel Tips from Rick Steves and Friends
I’m spending the day in Edmonds, Washington to attend a free European Travel Festival (“Teach-A-Thon”) hosted by travel expert Rick Steves and and his Europe Through the Back Door team to kick off their 2013 tour season. With 10 classes to choose from – ranging from Steves’ session on “Travel Skills” to “Packing Light & […]
Foraging Fun with Jennifer Hahn
Author. Poet. Teacher. Naturalist. Forager. Jennifer Hahn packs an impressive resume after more than 25 years as a wildlife adventurer whose travels span hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from Northern California to Canada and kayaking solo from Ketchikan, Alaska to Bellingham, Washington where she now resides. Along the way she’s also led tours throughout the […]
A Day of Play Aboard the Schooner Zodiac
What a beauty! And what a fun day for those of us lucky enough to be aboard the Schooner Zodiac based in Bellingham, Washington. The clouds parted, the sun shone, the water sparkled, the beer and wine flowed – not too much, mind you, just enough to cap off a lovely outing on this classic […]
A Treat to Eat at Taylor Shellfish Farms
Start at the scenic seashore of Samish Bay,WA. Place a few sunflower-topped picnic tables and a BBQ nearby. Add a popular oyster shell lighthouse, friendly welcoming party and a hands-on shellfish cooking demonstration. Flavor with a few of your favorite new friends and a stunning sunset. Presto! You have all the makings for a memorable […]