Over the Hill and Far Away: Seniors Who Travel

"Wanderlust Over 70" blog explores the question of whether someone should move to another country.

It uses a humorous and relatable tone to discuss both the romanticized fantasy and the practical realities of such a move. The article offers a lighthearted quiz to help readers assess their readiness for the challenges of living abroad, highlighting potential pros and cons, such as embr...

This online travel blog post from "Wanderlust Over 70" recounts a personal experience visiting the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax. The author details their visit, including a poignant connection to the museum's display of ships that brought immigrants to Canada, one of which carried their own family.

They also discuss the historical context of immigration through Pier 21, highlighting the challenges and mixed ...

This website, Wanderlust Over 70, offers travel inspiration and advice specifically tailored for senior travellers. Its focus is on managing the physical challenges of aging, particularly regarding foot care.

The site includes a blog post titled "Travelling on Tired Feet: The Art of Wandering Gracefully," which shares personal anecdotes about the author's experiences with aging feet while travelling and provides practical tips for ...

This piece reflects on the purpose and presence of Switzerland's extensive bunker system, particularly from someone who lived there and found the concept perplexing given the country's apparent stability. 

Roberta describes how Geneva felt incredibly safe and how the bunkers seemed like an unnecessary relic of the past, often repurposed for storage. It traces the historical con...

This online article, written by Roberta Hill for Wanderlust Over 70, provides a travelogue focused on visiting Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia. The author shares personal recommendations and impressions of the area, including suggestions for dining and experiencing the unique atmosphere.

The article also discusses the Swissair Flight 111 Memorial near Peggy's Cove and emphasizes the importa...

The blog "Wanderlust Over 70" discusses the impact of the current U.S. political climate on a Canadian traveller's plans. 

The author, Roberta Hill, explains how the perceived tension and shift in tone at the border have led her to reconsider travel to the United States. Instead, she focuses on exploring destinations within Canada, like Quebec City and Nova Scotia, findin...

The Wanderlust Over 70 blog post offers essential knowledge for travelers by highlighting ten key vaccination-preventable diseases and stressing the importance of vaccination for safe international journeys. It details diseases like Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid Fever, and Yellow Fever, explaining their transmission and vaccines' protection. The post advises travelers to research dest...

Wanderlust Over 70 is a travel blog by Roberta Hill, sharing her extensive travel experiences and advice. Her post, "Paris Without the Wait," offers explicit tips for minimizing wait times at popular Parisian attractions like Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Musée d'Orsay, drawing from her six years of living in Paris and a recent two-week revisit. Hill suggests strategies such as booking tickets online in advance, visiting during o...

From the blog post written by Roberta Hill, enthusiastically reviewing the GuideAlong app, formerly known as GyPSy Guide.

Hill highlights the app's Canadian origin, engaging narrator voiced by Dave Pettitt, thorough and entertaining audio tours, ease of use, and excellent value for road trips.

The post details the app's development history, starting in Canada and expanding to numerous destinations with GPS-triggered offline audi...

The Wanderlust Over 70 blog post reviews Exporail, Canada's largest railway museum in Saint-Constant, Quebec. The review highlights the museum's extensive collection of over 160 railway vehicles and interactive exhibits. 

It recommends allowing ample time for a visit, suggests a picnic lunch, and describes a few outdoor train rides available for a small extra fee. The post also includes visitor information, such as the museum's loc...

Wanderlust Over 70 is a travel blog offering advice and inspiration for senior travellers. The blog provides tips on travel-related topics, such as destinations, entertainment, and transportation. 

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This post, "How to See Celebrities in New York City," focuses on how to spot celebrities in New York City, suggesting tactics like attending live shows, vis...

"Wanderlust Over 70" is a blog offering guidance for senior citizens who wish to travel and explore new cities. Roberta Hill provides tips on various aspects of travel, such as planning, accommodation, transportation, safety, and cultural engagement. 

The post "How To Explore A New City with Tips" emphasizes flexibility, comfort, and leveraging technology to enhance the travel experience. 

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This blog post, "One Cruise Day in George Town, Grand Cayman," details Roberta's experience during a one-day cruise stop in George Town, Grand Cayman. It offers advice on maximizing enjoyment while prioritizing comfort and accessibility. Roberta suggests activities she took as well as others, like visiting Seven Mile Beach, exploring George Town, and snorkelling, providing options for various preferences and mobility levels. Practi...

"A Solo Traveller's Guide to Making Friends on the Road" offers advice for senior citizens seeking fulfilling travel experiences. The guide emphasizes that solo travel after age 65 can be less lonely than expected and provides ways to connect with others while exploring the world.

It suggests tactics like choosing senior-friendly accommodations, joining group activities, and utilizing technology to meet people. 

The guide also incl...

Roberta Hill's blog post from "Travelling in My 70s" revisits the concept of hop-on-hop-off buses, questioning their value in modern congested cities. She reflects on past positive experiences but notes current drawbacks, like traffic delays and limited access to certain areas, suggesting public transit or walking as potentially better alternatives. 

The article acknowledges that hop-on hop-off buses can be helpful for solo travell...

The blog post "What Makes Key West A Great Place To Visit - Travelling in My 70s" details Roberta Hill's recent trip to Key West.

It highlights the unique atmosphere, natural beauty, rich history, nightlife, and culinary scene as significant draws. The author also notes some drawbacks, such as high costs, crowds, limited beaches, and parking difficulties.

Despite these issues, Roberta finds Key West a memorable destination that cap...

Soft Travel for Seniors: A Gentle Way to Explore the World

This blog post advocates soft travel, a gentler, more accessible travel style ideal for seniors, focusing on comfort and ease over strenuous activities. It contrasts soft and slow travel, highlighting their similarities and differences in pace, intensity, and goals.

The author provides practical tips for soft travel, suggests suitable destinations and...

This blog post, "Montreal Smoked Meat: What Makes It Special" from "Travelling in My 70s" focuses on Montreal smoked meat, contrasting it with New York pastrami. The author shares personal anecdotes about Montreal's smoked meat restaurants, highlighting favourites like Dunn's Famous while discussing the history and preparation of this Quebec specialty.

Key differences between Montreal smoked meat and pastrami include meat cuts, spi...