European cities are filled with so much history that choosing what to see and do can be overwhelming. That’s certainly the case when it comes to visiting history in Berlin. Where do you start? My Itchy Travel Feet featured writer, Debi Lander of ByLanderSea, reports on her trip Berlin, sharing her experience and tips for seeing the city’s historical sites. Create an independent Berlin history tour itinerary with Debi’s tips! Thoughts of Germany bring visions of Octoberfest –  the beer drinking festival, castles on the Rhine, and precision luxury automobiles. I’d visited Munich, the B ..read more

On a Vancouver Island road trip, walking the Wild Pacific Trail offers visitors to Ucluelet, the opportunity to get out of the car for an exercise break. But don’t move so fast that you fail to appreciate the dramatic ocean views and serene forest setting. Alan and I attended a Porsche Club event at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet, B.C., on a May trip filled with sunshine. It was tempting to spend the entire weekend drooling over Porsches, from antique versions to the latest jazzed-up model. But the dramatic Vancouver Island coastline kept calling us to walk the Wild Pacific Trail. Th ..read more

A lot of people are turned off by the thought of camping because they’d prefer a comfortable stay over roughing it. That’s where our glamping tips for baby boomers comes in. Luxury camping isn’t a new idea by any means, but the concept is breaking out into all types of distinct branches, from treehouses to pods, luxury to rustic. Today, MITF featured contributor Debi Lander, from ByLanderSea, is here to tell us all about her experience on two very different glamping escapes, along with some glamping tips for your next boomer travel adventure. Have you tried Glamping? As a child, I loved roughi ..read more

Are you looking for a day trip from Boise that will take you into the remote area of Eastern Oregon that’s just across the Snake River from Idaho? I recommend a day trip to Leslie Gulch. Alan and I were wowed by our visit to Leslie Gulch and can’t wait to return for more active boomer adventures. Located in Malheur County, the isolated region is home to hiking trails that wind among towering rock formations reminiscent of Zion National Park in southern Utah. And the high desert scenery from your vehicle isn’t bad either. We had always wanted to see this corner of the Owyhee Canyonlands in Oreg ..read more

Are you looking for an off-the-beaten-path trip in Canada? Central Newfoundland is the place to be! Known for natural beauty, rich history, and a location along iceberg alley, The Rock, or Newfoundland, offers plenty of options for active boomer travelers. Debi Lander of ByLanderSea, reports on her trip to the central region of Newfoundland. She shares her experience and tips for how you can explore the nature, learn about the cutural heritage, and meet the friendly inhabitants of this region in Eastern Canada. Locations sporting wild green landscapes, small fishing villages, centuries of ..read more

Are you an art and culture lover looking for unique things to do in Bali? I remember my long-ago visit to Bali on a private cruise excursion. What an overload to my senses! The natural beauty combined with elaborate architecture and a thriving arts and crafts scene was an intoxicating mix of sights, sounds, and smells. Debi Lander of ByLanderSea, recently traveled to Bali on a multi-day trip. She shares her experience and tips for how you can explore the art and culture of this fascinating Indonesian island. Bali calls with the allure of an exotic and enchanting tropical paradise. The cou ..read more

Have you always wanted to see the Monarch Butterflies in Mexico? Planning a winter trip to watch the migrating butterflies is a bucket list experience for boomer nature lovers. And it’s important to appreciate them while you can as their winter habit is threatened by illegal logging and climate change. Debi Lander of ByLanderSea, recently traveled to Mexico’s Monarch Butterfly Reserves. She shares her experience and tips for how you can visit. I am standing at 10-11,000 feet on a volcanic mountaintop in central Mexico, surrounded by an astonishing sight—millions upon millions of monarch b ..read more

Is your expedition or classic cruise ship calling on Ilulissat on a Western Greenland cruise? While there are several active things to do here, an Ilulissat Icefjord cruise excursion is one of the best choices for seeing the giant icebergs that fill the Icefjord after calving from Jakobshavn Glacier. On our Seabourn expedition cruise through the Northwest Passage, Ilulissat was one of the ports before heading from Greenland across the Labrador Sea to Arctic Canada. The third largest city in Greenland (population 4,670 and almost as many sled dogs), Ilulissat is situated 220 miles north of the ..read more

If you are looking for the best national park books, I’ve found 52 that you need to know about! Along with my favorites, you’ll also discover books on every facet of our national parks. Of course you’ll find the usual guides and coffee table books but there is so much more when it comes to books about our national parks. Get ready to learn about cookbooks, art books, history, fiction, books by national park rangers, kids books, and so much more. Let’s get started! National Park Guides There’s nothing like sitting down with a comprehensive guide book to plan a national park trip. Before I know ..read more

Will you be driving through Arizona and New Mexico on I-40 without a lot of time to explore? Check out this one-day southwest road trip itinerary. There are many things to see and do in the American Southwest. From a variety of national parks like the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley to charming little towns, this region of the United States is really exceptional. Guest contributor, Shelli Elledge from Written FYI, enjoyed a boomer road trip through the Southwest, from Arizona to New Mexico. Buckle up as she takes us along on her one-day southwestern road trip adventure along I-40! One-Day Sou ..read more