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We are all about fun, friendship, adventure, and contribution. No, we're not a typical travel show. We highlight exceptional destinations and offer guidance through our guests and resources to ensure you start traveling and never stop traveling.
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Cooperstown, NY–By Fyllis Hockman with Victor Block
A Drinking Town with a Baseball Problem Cooperstown Main Street, Photo courtesy of This is Cooperstown The year is 1954 ...
Exploring Malta
A Hidden Gem for the Ageless Traveler Malta has long been a strategic jewel in the Mediterranean, its rich history ...
Safari in Namibia
Baobab Game Ranch: Let's Go On a Namibian Safari Baobab Game Ranch, nestled in the unique ecological landscape of Namibia, ...
United Nations Summit of The Future
A First-Hand review of the United Nations Summit of the Future and the Future of World Tourism By Adriane Berg, ...
Travel for Men Over 60
Transformative Journeys for 60+ Men Key Takeaways The transformative power of travel: Travel can change lives by offering profound, often ...
Travel as a Personal Journey
Rediscovering Connections In our chat with Margaret Wagner, we traverse through an inspiring tale of rediscovery and emotional connection. Wagner ...
Telling Stories Through Souvenirs: Unearthing Personal Histories
Telling Stories Through Souvenirs: Unearthing Personal Histories In an age where digital memories often overshadow tangible keepsakes, I asked Martie ...
The Transformative Journey of Walking El Camino
The Transformative Journey of Walking El Camino Walking the Camino de Santiago, often referred to as 'El Camino' or 'The ...
Rediscovering the Heartland
Rediscovering the Heartland through Solo Biking In April, 2024, Heidi Beierle published her memoir, Heidi Across America, recounting her solo ...
This Chair Rocks
Insights on Ageism from Ashton Applewhite Ashton Applewhite is an internationally recognized authority on ageism. She is the author of ...
Discovering Greenville, SC
Guest Blogger, Victor Block Visits Historic Greenville, SC When I first heard mention of Greenville, South Carolina, I had to ...
Embracing the Nomadic Dream
Insights and Inspiration for the Ageless Traveler Adult Gap Years and Extended Stay Cruises and Retirement Sabbaticals are Trending. For ...
Mountain Lake Lodge, AKA Kellerman’s Resort–By Fyllis Hockman
Where Dirty Dancing Comes to Life Photo courtesy of Mountain Lakes Lodge Relive the Dirty Dancing Movie at the Kellerman's ...
Solo Travel
Empowerment, Safety, and the Golden Gap Year Traveling has always been synonymous with freedom, but when freedom meets solitude, the ...
Before You Go: Featuring “We Travel There” Podcast
Get Ready for Adventure with "Before You Go" on The Ageless Traveler! Welcome to "Before You Go," a recurring feature ...
Artificial Intelligence And Tourism
Report On The Cog X Conference The CogX conference in Los Angeles on May 7th drew a diverse crowd, including ...
Navigating Airports with Ease
How Volunteer Programs Transform Traveler Experiences Air travel can often be the most stressful part of any journey. The bustling ...
Grand Circle Blue Danube River Cruise–By Fyllis Hockman
What Happens on the Ship Stays on the Ship The Riverboat Aria--Grand Circle Tours So yes, of course, the highlights ...
Hotel design for the Ageless Traveler
The Boomer Room Boomers, those of us born between 1946 and 1964, have dictated design trends since the invention of ...
Right Sizing Your Home for a Life of Travel
Embrace Adventure Without the Baggage Many of us Ageless Travelers find that the home we love is also a barrier ...
A Perfect Visit To Family-Friendly Grapevine, Texas
Where history meets entertainment and relaxation. Whether you're seeking a whirlwind day trip or a week-long getaway, Grapevine offers something ...
Embracing Aging Solo
Strategies for Independence and Connection We all see it, and many of us fear it. The aging pattern is shifting ...
Our New Contributing Writer
Victor Block's Scotland In 1093, the monarch of Scotland directed a group of men to race up a steep hill ...
Introducing Our New Contributing Writer
Fyllis Hockman Reveals Her Favorite Destinations When my 15-year-old granddaughter, Talya, asked me my favorite destination, I had to take ...
Serengeti Safari in Tanzania
"Where Dreams and Reality are One" by Charlotte Tomic As a world traveler, having been to most places you can ...
Addressing Travel Concerns for Those with Cognitive Challenges
Understanding and Mitigating Travel Worries A common theme expressed by individuals with dementia or their caregivers who wish to travel ...
12 Best Retirement Hobbies for Seniors
A List of Pastimes for Seniors from Road Scholar Retirement can be a shock to the system. The job that ...
Travel and Adventure Show in New York City
Showcasing diverse exhibitors, speakers, and entertainment The Travel and Adventure Show in New York City, held on January 27th and ...
Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors
Great Volunteering Ideas from Road Scholar Volunteering in retirement doesn't just benefit the world; it benefits the retiree. Staying involved ...
CareGiver Travel Part I
Overcoming Barriers to Lifelong Travel Special Message to Readers: This article regarding my podcast interview with Star Bradbury CEO of ...
Embracing Balance and Purpose
A Journey with Susan Sommers In today's fast-paced society, finding inner harmony and a sense of direction can be akin ...
Immersive Delights in Las Vegas
Meow Wolf and ARTE Museum Experiences On a recent trip to Las Vegas, I discovered that Sin City has also ...
The Beauty of Jazz
A Conversation with Angie Wells Note: The following article is a transcription of a conversation with Angie Wells, a renowned ...
Bright Eyes and Adventurous Journeys
A Traveler's Guide to Eye Health Are you an enthusiastic globetrotter with a passion for exploring new horizons? If so, ...
The Power of Volunteering for Life Satisfaction
Discover AmeriCorps Seniors Listen to the Podcast As we journey through life, we often seek opportunities to make a meaningful ...
A Brief Look at Buying a Second Home
Guest Ronan McMahon of Real Estate Trends Listen to the Podcast Do you harbor the dream of owning a second ...
Luxury Travel for Less
Mastering the Art of Luxury Travel on a Budget: Tips and Tools Embarking on a journey to 110 countries over ...
The Ultimate Pickelball Vacation
From Road Scholar …Here's Why You Should Go Listen to the Podcast Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in America, has taken ...
The Astonishing Rise of Pickleball
A Non-Players Perspective Listen to the Podcast As someone who has never swung a pickleball paddle or volleyed a wiffle ...
Find Theatre and Performance Art for Children
A Resource Guide for Children's Theater Listen to the Podcast If you are a culture vulture like me, you love ...