Travel

Traveling Solo: 7 Recommendations for Venturing Out Alone

Whether you’re a lone wolf at heart or looking to broaden your sense of independence, traveling solo can be a richly empowering and satisfying experience.

February 1, 2023

E-Trikes for Fun, Fitness, and Safety

E-Trikes are a great option for older adults with balance or stamina issues because they’re safe and super fun to ride. They’re also easy on an aging body.

January 10, 2023

The Mummy, His Cousin, and Me

The National Geographic Museum has an impressive exhibit on the 100th anniversary of the opening of King Tut’s tomb, on display until February 6, 2023.

January 9, 2023

Closeup photo of a boy scout uniform and America Flag

Troop 38

By MICAEL J. OBER Two by two, they plodded back to the bunkhouse, their snow-clogged boots thump, thumping on the steps leading to the door,

January 4, 2023

Photo of two elders lounging on on beach

Live It Up with These Snowbird Travel Tips

Chasing the winter sun can be a rewarding vacation experience, made even better when you can enjoy homelike accommodations. Here are some snowbird travel tips.

December 13, 2022

Valerie Hellermann, founder and executive director of Hands On Global, cares for a child in Samos, Greece.

Hands On Global: Offering Hope and Healing for Refugees

Founded by Helena’s Valerie Hellermann, Hands On Global is the only non-government organization at shelters providing medical care in Chernivtsi, Ukraine.

December 3, 2022

Author Holly Endersby with a fresh catch — fishing in rural Alaska

Rural Alaska Fishing Trips: Great Fishing, Less Glitz

If you can’t embrace weather challenges, limited housing options, or lots of milk-run flights to get where you’re going, rural Alaska fishing is not for you.

December 3, 2022

Avoid Unhappy Holidays and Keep Your Mail Safe this Season

Keep your mail safe this holiday season. Make sure you avoid making common mistakes that can lead to a lot of frustration.

December 1, 2022

Photo of the Abu Simbel Temple in Egypt.

Finding Cultural Treasures on a Nile Cruise

Day trips along our Nile cruise took us to prized places, but time spent on the boat revealed other fascinating aspects of Egyptian people, life, and culture.

November 7, 2022

historic photo of two people from the 20s leaning against the front bumper of a car

A 1923 Cross-Country Road Trip

Any cross-country road trip in 1923 was an adventure. Starting from Montana—where there were few gravel roads much less paved roads—was a real undertaking.

October 31, 2022