Category: Asia

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Asia / Japan

Matsuyama – Miyajima Island

Travel Advice for Seniors: Matsuyama – Miyajima Island Matsuyama Castle on Mt Katsu is situated right in the middle of the city of Matsuyama. It is atop a mountain, but not to worry, there...

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Asia / Japan

Takamatsu – Himeji

Travel Advice for Senors: Takamatsu – Himeji We headed out on the bullet train or Shinkansen, to our next stop at Himeji, in route to Takamatsu. Interestingly, the Shinkansen was a themed “Hello Kitty”...

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Asia / Japan

Koyasan Monastery

Travel Advice for Seniors: Koyasan Monastary Koyasan, located atop Mount Koya is an active monastic center founded twelve centuries ago by the priest Kukai for the study and practice of Esoteric Buddhism. According to...

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Asia / Japan

Takayama

Travel Advice for Seniors: Takayama The beautiful city of Takayama is home to plenty of interesting sights as well as the beauty of its historic neighborhoods in dark wood. The narrow streets of its...

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Asia / Japan

Hakone – Mt Fuji

Travel Advice for Seniors: Hakone – Mount Fji Mount Fuji is a “must see” simply because it is so meaningful to the Japanese people. The area around it is brimming with hot springs, but...

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Asia / India

Agra

Travel Advice for Seniors: Agra Agra is world-famous for the Taj Mahal, and it does not disappoint. Agra is located on the banks of the Yamuna river in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It...

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Asia / India

Ranthambore

Travel Advice for Seniors: Ranthambore We are both avid safari fans so a stop by Ranthambore National Park for a chance to see the famous Bengal tigers was a draw we couldn’t pass up!...

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Asia / India

Udaipur

Travel Advice for Seniors: Udaipur Udaipur is one of the most beautiful cities we visited in India. It was founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559 and is set around a series of...

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Asia / India

TIP SHEET: India

When to go: October-March. Monsoon season is July-September. For the Himalayan March- May or September-November. Immigration and Visas: Visas are required for US tourists. E-visas are recommended. Always verify the latest requirements three months...

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Asia / India

Delhi

Travel Advice for Seniors: Delhi India is what we viewed as an exotic destination, completely foreign to us yet intensely interesting. With its mix of awesome history, unique religions, rare animals and unfamiliar culture,...