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Asia / China

January 6, 2025

Guilin

Travel Advice for Seniors: Guilin Our final stop in mainland China before heading to Hong Kong was in Guilin. We had been traveling China for three weeks experiencing their unique culture and seeing awe-inspiring...
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Asia / China

January 6, 2025

Shanghai

Travel Advice for Seniors: Shanghai Shanghai is an interesting mix of colonial and Chinese architecture. It was originally founded in 1292 as a port city. However, in 1842, the Treaty of Nanking opened Shanghai...
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Asia / China

January 6, 2025

Luoyang

Travel Advice for Seniors: Luoyang Our first stop outside of Beijing was in Luoyang. Luoyang is in Henan province and is said to be where Chinese civilization originated. It was China’s ancient capital for...
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Asia / China

January 6, 2025

TIP SHEET: China

When to go: April – May for Spring or September – October for Fall Immigration and Visas: You will need a visa to visit China. Apply for a visa through the Chinese Visa Application...

January 21, 2025

Santorini

Travel Advice for Seniors: Santorini Quite possibly the most famous and photographed of all Greek isles, our next stop was Santorini. The ferry ride from Mykonos was about three hours and we had time...

Europe / Greece

January 21, 2025

Mykonos

Travel Advice for Seniors: Mykonos Mykonos is well-known for its beaches and party atmosphere. If your idea of a good time is sunbathing by day and partying by night till early dawn, this is...

Europe / Greece / Uncategorized

January 21, 2025

Delphi

Travel Advice for Seniors: Delphi We took a day trip out of Athens to Delphi, home of the Oracle of Delphi. I had been there previously on my very first international trip. The site...

Brazil / South America

January 20, 2025

TIP SHEET: Brazil

When to go: December – March is dry and pleasant but sometimes hot. It is also high season. April, May, September, October are “shoulders” season and less crowded. Immigration and Visas: You must have...

Peru / South America

January 20, 2025

TIP SHEET: Peru

When to go: May – October. June – August is peak tourist season. Immigration and Visas: You will not need a visa for Peru. When arriving in Peru, you will receive a digital immigration...

Argentina / South America

January 20, 2025

TIP SHEET: Argentina

When to go: Spring (October to mid-December) and fall (April to mid-June). High tourist season is December – January. Immigration and Visas: You will not need a visa in Argentina. Always verify the latest...

Chile / South America / Uncategorized

January 20, 2025

TIP SHEET: Chile

When to go: November – February Immigration and Visas: You will not need a visa in Chile, however, you will receive a Tourist Card (Tarjeta de Turismo) upon arrival. Always verify the latest requirements...

Czech Republic / Europe

January 19, 2025

TIP SHEET: Czech Republic

When to go: March – May and September – early November if you want to avoid the crowds. High season is June – August. Immigration and Visas: You will need a European Travel Information...

Europe / Iceland

January 19, 2025

TIP SHEET: Iceland

When to go: June – August. Immigration and Visas: You will need a European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) to travel to Italy starting in mid-2025. Always verify the latest requirements three months...

Europe / Greenland

January 19, 2025

TIP SHEET: Greenland

When to go: June – August. Immigration and Visas: You do not need a visa to visit Greenland for up to 90 days. Always verify the latest requirements three months before leaving to make...