I consider myself a runner. I love competing in longer endurance distances. I consider myself a half/full marathoner. Present tense thinking. However, I fell and fractured my Elbow. I needed to take 10 months off from running. Here is some of what I have learned as I began my walk, jog, and run back to my former athletic self. Running with friends is always sweeter!Training Tips For Older Runners VISIT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE RESUMING/BEGINNING SENIOR RUNNERS’ TRAINING Starting off the list is *always* discuss your senior fitness plans with your doctor and receive clearance to proceed. Your medical ..read more

Are you searching for the best day trips from Paris by train? If yes, then you have come to the right place. As someone who has visited Paris and loves the destination a lot, I can help you plan your trip to make the most of your time here. Is this your first time in Paris? If yes, then you are in for a treat! There are so many fun things to do in Paris that you can easily take an entire week exploring around here. But if you have a little more time, then there are lots of amazing day trips from Paris France to explore. From spending a day enjoying the rides in Disneyland Paris to taking postc ..read more

Are you heading to the City of Light soon? Are you vegan and worried about how being vegan in Paris will be? There are so many things to do in Paris and being vegan in Paris is easier than you think! You have come to the right place for reassurance and information because I am vegan and have visited Paris several times. Here you will find budget-pleasing and affordable tips on how to remain vegan in Paris during your visit. Vegan In Paris: 5 Things You Need To Know 1) Make Use Of Parisian Grocery Stores Depending on your goals and length of stay in Paris, frequenting the Parisian grocery ..read more

Are you looking for Solo Senior Travel tips? I was thrilled when my daughter Victoria invited me to celebrate her birthday in Paris, France, the City of Light! That excitement quickly turned to fear when I realized I would have to travel alone from Europe back home to the United States. I hadn’t been overseas since I was a teenager, and the thought of flying all that way, making connections in foreign countries, and going through customs alone was daunting. I made it home, made my connections, and went through US Customs. Alone. While this article is mainly for airport travel, solo senior trav ..read more

Are you planning a trip to Ireland soon? If yes, check out this 7 Day Ireland Itinerary to make the most of your time on the Emerald Isle. I have traveled to Ireland by car several times with my family and can help you with the best route for your Irish road trip. Although I would suggest you spend at least 2-3 weeks here, I understand that not everyone has the time or the resources to take such a long vacation. This is why I recommend you plan to spend at least 7 days in Ireland. In this article, I have shared an Ireland 1 week itinerary you can use. The amount of time to spend at each stop i ..read more

Are you looking for the best things to do in Bratislava? Will you be visiting Bratislava, Slovakia? Perhaps while on a Danube River riverboat cruise, backpacking, or road-tripping through Eastern Europe? If you are wondering about Bratislava, Slovakia, and what to do when you visit you have come to the right place. I visited Bratislava and liked the city, its history, and its warm and friendly people. Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia, is situated on the Danube River at the border of Austria and Hungary. It is Europe’s newest capital city and the bridge between Eastern and Western Europ ..read more

Are you looking for pretty gardens and parks in Paris? Perhaps you are visiting the City of Light with children. Or maybe you have visited before and looking to visit different, yet beautiful venues. Thinking of a picnic? If this is your first time visiting Paris, you might want to read about what to expect before you leave on your dream trip. I love the Paris gardens and parks. Here I will give you my top suggestions for gardens and parks in Paris to enjoy while you are visiting. Gardens And Parks In Paris: 13 Pretty Paris Parks For Your Bucketlist Luxembourg Gardens The Jardin du Luxembourg ..read more

Interested in seeing the prettiest bridges in Paris? Maybe you are planning a visit to Paris and have heard of the legendary opulence and beauty of the Parisian bridges. I love Paris and her bridges. Sometimes they are a destination in and of themselves, for their stunning beauty and their iconic views! There are thirty-seven bridges in Paris crisscrossing the River Seine. Three are pedestrian-only, and 2 are for railway traffic. Planning your trip to Paris France last minute? Make sure to book ahead! Hotels and tours usually sell out the closer you get to your trip. Here are our top selectio ..read more

Will you be visiting Passau, Germany? There are so many great things to do in this charming Bavarian town. Passau is a common port for many Danube River cruises. Many people also visit while backpacking or road-tripping Germany. I visited Passau on a European river cruise, and it was my favorite German city! If you are cruising too, here are my Viking river cruise tips. Known as the “City of Three Rivers,” Passau is situated where the Inn, Ilz, and Danube Rivers join. Also, Passau sits at the German-Austrian border and is the last major German city on the Danube before entering Austria. If you ..read more

Are you looking for the best things to do in Dingle, Ireland? If yes, then you have come to the right place! Dingle is located in County Kerry, in the southwest of Ireland, on the epic Irish coast, What I love about this Irish town is that it has the most stunning seascapes and is not as touristy as other larger Irish cities. As a result, you get more of the local Irish flair and have an abundance of things to do. There are many amazing attractions in Dingle, Ireland that you must explore such as the Star Wars filming locations, beaches, passes, and more. So, if you are looking for the top thi ..read more