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See Skofja Loka, Slovenia’s Best-Preserved Medieval Village – Retirement Travel Article

December 11, 2019

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See Skofja Loka, Slovenia’s Best-Preserved Medieval Village The charmingly picturesque town of Skofja Loka, meaning Bishop’s Meadows, is considered to be the best-preserved medieval city in Slovenia. Located roughly halfway between Ljubljana and Lake Bled, this delightful town is certainly worth a visit.Skofja LokaA Little HistoryThe first written records of what was once the bustling market town of Skofja Loka date back to 1248. Although mentions of the town date as far back to 973!Škofja Loka gained its city rights…

Sustainable Travel Starts in Sweden – Retirement Travel Article

December 7, 2019

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Sustainable Travel Starts in Sweden In the woods in Sweden’s Östergötland County, thinking of tourism’s future.She had mentioned in her soft but serious voice that she wanted to talk. Finally, on our last evening together, six of us pulled our chairs close and leaned in over our dinner plates to hear what our guide wanted to say. I assumed she’d share details about her business. We were six visitors from four countries traveling in Sweden to attend the Adventure Travel…

Finally! Heading to Idaho – Retirement Travel Article

December 3, 2019

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Finally! Heading to Idaho February 28, 2019 We were so excited to get on the road, we both woke up around 3:15….that’s AM ! After trying to go back to sleep, we decided to get up. We were due to get up at 4 anyway for an early start. …got last minute stuff packed away and all the outside doors closed and locked..quietly as possible. Started up the coach around 5 and left the park to hook up the truck…

Le Germain Hotel Toronto Maple Leaf Square – Retirement Travel Article

December 2, 2019

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Le Germain Hotel Toronto Maple Leaf Square A Review Of Our Stay At Le Germain Hotel In Toronto Arriving by train into Toronto on our cross Canada rail journey, we couldn’t have chosen a better place to spend our time in the city. Le Germain Hotel Toronto Maple Leaf Square was absolutely perfect for our 3 night stay. A beautiful upper scale luxury boutique hotel in downtown Toronto. Le Germain Hotel Maple Leaf Square – Location The hotel’s location is…

Travel Past 50’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide – Retirement Travel Article

December 1, 2019

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Travel Past 50’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide If all your other gift ideas fail, you can always get a Christmas tree hat.OK, kids. It’s that time of year when most of the world is shopping for gifts. Gifts for family, gifts for friends, donations to causes, and perhaps a treat for yourself while you’re at it. My gift-giving philosophy, based on years of experience, goes something like this: First, if you buy something you yourself appreciate, it’s bound to have…

So much construction ! – Retirement Travel Article

November 20, 2019

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So much construction ! I cannot wait to get away from the cities and get out west. Cannot believe all the road/interstate construction going on. From Gulport, Mississippi to Houston and beyond, we ran into major road repairs where the lanes shrank down so thin that I was sure I’m going to lose my mirrors any minute. Accident on I-10. We sat in one place for 1 hour and 45 minutes! Good thing we have an on-board bathroom. We thought…

Get Entranced With A Brief Look At Faroe Islands – Retirement Travel Article

November 16, 2019

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Get Entranced With A Brief Look At Faroe Islands Twitter 0 Facebook 0 Pinterest1 Great To Get A Brief Look At Faroe Islands After our stop in the Orkney Islands with Oceania Cruises, we headed for a brief look at the Faroe Islands. We were excited to visit this destination that was not yet a major tourist destination. But we did hear that many new hotels were being built as tourism heated up. We enjoyed the morning wandering through the…

Slovenian Food and Wine Is Amazing! Here is What To Try – Retirement Travel Article

November 16, 2019

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Slovenian Food and Wine Is Amazing! Here is What To Try There were so many highlights during our week in Slovenia. But one thing that consistently stood out was the food – oh, and the wine too, and the cakes!We had no idea how good Slovenian food and wine was going to be and were very pleasantly surprised. We love trying out local food whenever we travel, and it was great having local guide Mateja from https://mateja-travel.com introducing us to new dishes.Several…

Nepal – Totally amazing even without the trekking – Retirement Travel Article

November 14, 2019

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Nepal – Totally amazing even without the trekking If you’ve seen my Facebook postings, you know I’ve become totally sick of travel. Have now been on the road nearly 6 months, and so ready to go home. However, I’m locked into my Frequent Flier Miles return ticket, and that has me being in Nepal for 30 days. What could I do for 30 days? My body with its finicky knees and back can only do so much “soft” trekking. …

Boot Sales, Hippie Markets and Chinese Stores – Retirement Travel Article

November 7, 2019

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Boot Sales, Hippie Markets and Chinese Stores cliffs by Porto de Mos, Lagos It’s been a ‘staycation’ kind of summer for us here in Lagos, Portugal, with lots of friends stopping by and making use of our guest room (if you want your friends and family to visit, just move to Portugal!) and day trips here and there. We’ve met several new friends who have contacted us through the blog and are checking out both Portugal and the Algarve to…

HOTEL BOSTON – FIRENZE (FLORENCE) – Retirement Travel Article

November 5, 2019

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HOTEL BOSTON – FIRENZE (FLORENCE) HOTEL BOSTON Address: Via Guelfa 68, 50129 Florence, Italy Phone: +39 055496747 Website: http://www.hotelbostonfirenze.it/ Hotel Boston is a modern boutique hotel located in the heart of Florence offering an exceptional experience in Firenze. The hotel is centrally located within walking distance to the Duomo, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, Mercato Centrale, and Santa Maria Novella Railway Station along with all the key sights and attractions the city offers. Hotel Boston is a 3-star hotel offering wonderful accommodations…