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Austrailia / Oceania

Phillip Island

Travel Advice for Seniors: Phillip Island There were so many favorite things on our trip to Australia, but this day trip was definitely one of the top. We set off for Phillip Island from...

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Austrailia / Oceania

Melbourne

Travel Advice for Seniors: Melbourne We bypassed Sydney to start our Australian holiday in Melbourne, as we would be revisiting Sydney at New Years. However, we did have a surge of excitement flying over...

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Asia / China

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

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

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

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...

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Asia / Nepal

TIP SHEET: Nepal

When to go: October – November; Autumn (September – November) and spring (late February – mid-April) good for hiking; June – September is monsoon season. Immigration and Visas: You will need a visa to...

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Africa / Zimbabwe

TIP SHEET: Zimbabwe

When to go: May-October; May-August for safari; Sept-Oct will be warmer but still good. Immigration and Visas: You will need a visa to visit Zimbabwe. Visas are available upon arrival for a cash payment...

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Asia / Malaysia

TIP SHEET: Malaysia

When to go: February – September; West Coast December – February; East Coast March – September; Borneo March – October Immigration and Visas: No visa needed for stays up to 90 days. Always verify...

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Eating Healthy

The pleasure of eating food in the country of its origin is one of the highlights of travel. We have eaten empanadas in Buenos Aires, lamb in New Zealand, sushi in Tokyo and fish...