Travel & Adventure
Solo trips, road trips, national parks, and slow travel — real adventures designed for people who want to see the world at their own pace.
We Were There When the Moon Became Reachable: How the Space Race Lit a Fire That Never Went Out
You watched it live. You held your breath. You were never quite the same. For a generation of seniors who came of age during the greatest adventure in human history, the stars still call.
I Hiked the Grand Canyon at 74. Everyone Thought I Was Crazy — Including Me
My orthopedic surgeon said my knees weren't ideal for it. My kids begged me not to. I went anyway. No regrets.
Solo at 70: What Happened When I Booked a Solo Trip to Portugal With No Plan
My kids thought I'd lost my mind. Three weeks later, I found something I hadn't felt in years: freedom.
The National Parks Trip We Almost Didn't Take — And Why It Saved Our Marriage
After 40 years together, my husband and I had forgotten how to just be with each other. Two weeks and four national parks later, we remembered.
I Traveled Europe Alone at 70 for the First Time. Here's What Actually Surprised Me
Everyone warned me about pickpockets. Nobody mentioned I'd have the best conversations of my life with complete strangers.
We Sold Our House and Bought a Motorhome at 68. Here's What Year One Actually Looked Like
Our friends thought we'd lost our minds. Our kids gave us a 'this is a phase' speech. We put 22,000 miles on it in the first year.
I Took My First Solo Trip at 72 — Here Are the 7 Things That Surprised Me Most
My kids thought I was crazy. My doctor said go. Sixteen days in Portugal later, I understand why people say travel changes you — especially after 70.
We Sold Everything and Moved to Mexico at 65. Three Years In, Here's the Truth.
The dream: $1,500/month all-in, year-round warmth, adventure. The reality: mostly true, sometimes harder, always worth it.