Category: Europe

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Europe / Netherlands

Hoorn

Travel Advice for Seniors: Hoorn After an early morning sail across the IJsselmeer Lake, we docked at Hoorn for the day. Hoorn is one of the former homes of the Dutch East India Company...

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Europe / Greenland

Qaqortoq

Travel Advice for Seniors: Qaqortoq Part of the allure of signing up for an ocean cruise from New York City to Iceland was the chance to visit Greenland in route to Iceland. Not knowing...

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Europe / United Kingdom

London

The very first trip Mom and I took together was to London for a week and a half over New Year’s. That was some time ago, but the memories are still fresh. I’d been...

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Europe / Italy

Florence

Travel Advice for Seniors: Florence No trip to Italy is complete without a stop in Florence, besides Rome, one of my favorite places. For an art lover, Florence is one of the top destinations...

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Europe / Greece

Crete

Travel Advice for Seniors: Crete Last stop on our small group tour of Greece was the wonderful island of Crete. The main reason to stop at Crete is to visit the ruins of Knossos....

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Europe / Spain

Madrid

Travel Advice for Seniors: Madrid Coming from Texas, where I have spent the better part of my life, arriving in Madrid felt very comfortable as I already know at least a bit of Spanish....

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Europe / Iceland

Reykjavik

Travel Advice for Seniors: Reykjavik The endpoint destination on our cruise from New York City, Canada. Greenland and Iceland, Reykjavik was a good dropping off point as it was close to many sights and...

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Czech Republic / Europe

Prague

Travel Advice for Seniors: Prague A definite perk from being nice to your tour guide is that besides offering up special insights they sometimes arrange for side trips when you are close by other...

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Europe / Germany

Munich

Travel Advice for Seniors: Munich Munich is a must-see stop and experience for any tour of Germany.  It is imperative to experience a beer and pretzel at the Hofbrau Haus and to see the...

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Europe / Germany

Bavarian Castles

Travel Tips for Seniors: Bavarian Castles What trip to Germany is complete without a stop in Bavaria for a visit to one of Mad King Ludwig’s mighty castles? Having backpacked through this area in...