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December 24, 2024

Manyara

Travel Advice for Seniors: Manyara The second day of our three-week trip through Tanzania and Kenya to follow the wildebeest migration was a drive headed west to Ngorongoro Crater. The wildebeest migration primarily occurs...

Africa / Tanzania

December 24, 2024

Arusha

Travel Advice for Seniors: Arusha One safari in Africa is simply not enough. We had previously traveled in Botswana and Namibia on a three-week safari and after getting on the plane to depart back...

Asia / Vietnam

December 18, 2024

Ha Long Bay

Travel Advice for Senior: Ha Long Bay Our final and much anticipated stop in Vietnam, was a trip to unbelievably beautiful Ha Long Bay, known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone...

Asia / Vietnam

December 18, 2024

Hue

We drove from Hoi An to Hue, passing through the Hai Van Tunnel and making a stop at Da Nang along the way. Hai Van Pass is a lovely stretch of coastal highway. Mountains...

Asia / Vietnam

December 18, 2024

Hoi An

Travel Advice for Seniors: Hoi An Hoi An is a UNESCO Heritage site and a fantastic visit. It is an ancient city that has retained its traditional wooden architecture along the many canals crisscrossing...

Asia / Cambodia

December 16, 2024

TIP SHEET: Cambodia

When to go: November – April is the dry season, May- October is the wet season. Immigration and Visas: Visitors need a visa to visit Cambodia. Obtain an E Visa or apply at the...

Asia / Laos

December 16, 2024

TIP SHEET: Laos

When to go: November – January, July – October is off peak; May – October is rainy season and April is hot and high Tourist season. Immigration and Visas: Must apply for an E...

Asia / Vietnam

December 16, 2024

TIP SHEET: Vietnam

When to go: November – April – November. It is a little cooler in the North. Typhoon season August – November Immigration and Visas: You need a visa to visit Vietnam. Obtain an E...

Asia / Thailand

December 16, 2024

TIP SHEET: Thailand

When to go: November – March, April – May is “shoulders” season and is also dry, warm and pleasant. June- September is the rainy season. Immigration and Visas: You do not need a visa...

Asia / Thailand

December 16, 2024

Phuket

Travel Advice for Seniors: Phuket We didn’t intend to stay in Phuket on our trip through southeast Asia. We thought we’d be catching a flight back to the States after our three- and half-week...