Every once in awhile I have the opportunity to review a product that I think would be relevant and useful for my wanderboomer readers. This is one of those times. Disclosure: I am participating in a Vibrant Influencer Network Healthy Choice campaign. Over the next three weeks I’ll be sampling a few products provided free […]
Health & Safety
Top Stress-Busters for Boomer Women Business Travelers
Photo courtesy of flickr – fechi fejardo You arrive at the airport to catch an early morning flight for an important business meeting in a different city. The flight, however, is delayed, kicking your stress level up a notch. You decide to grab a bite to eat before boarding but your healthy eating options are […]
3 Smart Travel Skills for Wanderboomer Fitness
We wanderboomers know the challenges of staying fit and healthy on the road. Our normal workout routines are disrupted, hotel gym facilities leave us uninspired, while criss-crossing time zones adds jet lag and eating on the fly. But instead of giving up, what if we wanderboomers leveraged the travel skills we already have to maintain […]
Passports with Purpose 2012 Needs You!
Photo courtesy of USAID_IMAGES – flickr A year ago I introduced wanderboomers to Passports with Purpose, a fundraising organization started by four members of the travel blogging community: Debbie Dubrow, Michelle Duffy, Pam Mandel and Beth Whitman. The four were motivated by a desire to bring the travel blogging community together and as Pam explains, […]
Take the Leap: Plan Your Escape
What Wanderboomer hasn’t dreamed of taking off for an extended vacation, maybe even a trip around the world, before or after retirement? I know I have. Well, economics professor and world traveler, Wayne Dunlap, has written a manifesto to show you how to do it. In his practical and inspiring book, Plan Your Escape, Dunlap tackles the […]
Land of the Iguanas
Can you spot the marine iguanas in this photo? With the night of choppy seas behind us, our morning dawns bright on the youngest of the Galapagos Islands, Fernandina. For me, this is the most other-worldly island of all . . . From our dry landing at Punta Espinosa (Espinosa Point), we set off on […]
The Magic of Termas Papallacta
Prior to my arrival, my host had described this health spa and resort as “magical,” and “Very romantic and perfect for children.” “Romantic” and “perfect for children” – at the same time? Is that possible? In any case, I was traveling solo on this trip. No romantic getaway or fun family adventure for me this […]
The Adventurous Traveler’s Guide to Health
Did you know . . . A leading cause of death among international travelers is not due to infectious diseases, terrorist threats or natural catastrophes, but rather motor vehicle accidents? You will cause less security scrutiny if you carry your medications in their original, clearly labelled containers instead of unmarked plastic bags? A flu vaccine […]
Top 5 Tips for Healthy Travels
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, a two-week vacation or prolonged travels, it pays to plan for potential health issues on the road. Let’s face it: by the time we reach WanderBoomer status, most of us have had at least a few personal health issues. No sense in exacerbating our medical concerns while traveling. Here […]
Top 5 Travel Safety Tips
I’m often asked what I do to stay safe while traveling, either with family or on solo trips. Here are my top 5 travel safety tips to maximize safety, comfort and fun on the road whether you’re an experienced world traveler, or just beginning your journeys: 1) Avoid being conspicuous. It’s easy to stand out as […]