Great Ocean Road
Travel Advice for Seniors: Great Ocean Road: About four and half hours outside of Melbourne lies the Great Ocean Road, a magnificent scenic drive highlighting Victoria’s southeastern coast. The road not only features fantastic...
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Yarra Valley
Travel Advice for Seniors: Yarra Valley One of the principal reasons we were visiting this part of Australia was to visit the outstanding wine country here and to taste my personal favorite, Shiraz, as...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Eating Healthy While Traveling
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...
TIP SHEET: Japan
When to go: March-May for spring and cherry blossoms and September-November for fall foliage Immigration and Visas: Visas are not required for US tourists staying up to 90 days. Always verify the latest requirements...
Hakodate – Sendai – Nikko
Travel Advice for Seniors: Hakodate – Sendai – Nikko We arrived Hakodate in the late afternoon and our first stop was a cable car ride to the top of Mt Hakodate for a magnificent...
