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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...

August 3, 2025

TIP SHEET: Türkiye

TIP SHEET: TURKIYE When to go: April – May or September – October is a good time to visit as the weather is warm and it is less crowded. June – August is best...

Europe / Türkiye

August 3, 2025

The Turkish Bath

Travel Advice for Seniors: The Turkish Bath A Turkish bath is an experience that every bath and massage connoisseur should experience at least once. Also, known as a bubble massage, it is meant to...

Europe / Türkiye

August 3, 2025

Travel Advice for Seniors: Istanbul How about visiting an exotic place that is part of Europe….and part of Asia! How about a place where the culture is completely different from Europe and Asia, but...

Europe / Romania

July 8, 2025

TIP SHEET: Romania

TIP SHEET: ROMANIA When to go: April – May or September – October is a good time to visit as the weather is warm and it is less crowded. June – August is best...

Europe / Romania

July 8, 2025

Bucharest

Travel Advice for Seniors: Bucharest After the many small towns we visited in Croatia, Serbia and Bulgaria, it was nice to get back to the big city and Bucharest filled the bill perfectly. Our...

Europe / Serbia

July 7, 2025

Rousse

Travel Advice for Seniors: Rousse Our second stop in Bulgaria was Rousse, for a full day of touring beginning in Rousse, then Arbanasi and ending in Veliko Tyrnovo. Rousse is the sixth largest city...

Bulgaria / Europe

July 7, 2025

TIP SHEET: Bulgaria

TIP SHEET: BULGARIA When to go: April – June or September – October is a good time to visit as the weather is warm and it is less crowded. June – August is best...

Bulgaria / Europe

July 7, 2025

Vidin

Travel Advice for Seniors: Vidin The Danube forms Bulgaria’s northern border, separating it from Romania. Its eastern border is on the Black Sea, and it also touches Turkey, Greece, Macedonia, Monte Negro and Serbia....

Europe / Serbia

July 7, 2025

Golubac

Travel Advice for Seniors: Golubac Our second stop in Serbia was the tourist stop of Golubac. This stop featured two of the best restored historical sites that were on the trip. There’s no missing...

Europe / Serbia

July 6, 2025

TIP SHEET: Serbia

TIP SHEET: SERBIA When to go: March – May or September – October is a good time to visit as the weather is warm and it is less crowded. July – August will have...