Alison Gardner on Alternative Travel: An Interview
Alison Gardner, our Senior Travel Editor and host of the most thoughtful and inspiring web site for the mature traveler on the web, www.travelwithachallenge.com, offers her views on the many exciting alternative travel possibilities abroad for seniors and selects her favorite sources on the web. |
Volunteer Vacations: Seniors Have a Different Agenda
Alison Gardner describes the unique characteristics of the volunteer vacations selected by seniors, while discussing the many programs available for this form of immersion travel abroad. |
Baby Boomers and International Volunteer Service 
Ann McLaughlin describes a trend in which idealistic seniors are volunteering abroad by contributing their time and expertise even as there is exponential growth in international citizen organizations. |
Savvy Senior Travelers
Rick Steves describes the skills and tips to help the senior traveler make the most out of their next vacation to Europe, while providing key senior travel resources. |
Warren Rovetch: The Creaky Traveler
Warren Rovetch shares his extensive travel experience with Alison Gardner and offers advice for mobile senior travelers. |
Senior Group Travel in Morocco
Sarah Massey describes her unforgettable small group travel experience in Morocco as a senior where she had a chance to meet the Berbers. |
Vienna: Ten Tips for Exploring Austria's Capital with a Thin Wallet
Alison Gardner offers budget travel tips and ideas for a visit to Vienna. |
Volunteer and Make Retirement Count
Volunteering as a senior with Global Service Corps in Tanzania. |
Teach Abroad at Any Age: The Rewards of Working in Shanghai for a 60-Year-Old
Candace Dean describes and recommends her experience teaching schoolchildren as a senior while living in Shanghai, China. |
Hosteling for the Young at Heart
Bill Hrick provides practical accommodation tips for solo senior travel abroad on a budget. |
Exploring Slovenia and Croatia
Alison Gardner decided to explore Slovenia and Croatia with a group of 12 American and Canadian friends, aged 55 to 75. She found the formerly war-torn countries suprisingly safe for senior travel, and both the dazzling natural wonders and layered history made for a rich cultural travel experience. |
Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia, Turkey
Alison Gardner describes her exhilarating trip in a hot air balloon over the volcanic landscapes and stone-house communities in Cappadocia, Turkey. She also provides resources for ballooning in beautiful locations around the world. |
A Kiwi Adventure: Independent Senior Travel in New Zealand
Charles P. Carlson, a retired college Professor, describes an adventurous trek with his wife though the mountains of New Zealand. |
My Vancouver Island
Alison Gardner on the natural wonders of one of the most interesting islands in North America - a place of wild beauty which people of all ages, from children to seniors, can enjoy. |
Painting in France
Sarah Massey describes how she arranged her own painting program in France after retirement. |
Retirement in Mexico
Habeeb Salloum describes many wonderful options for retirement in Mexico. |
Families Together: Seniors Take The Whole Gang Along
Arline K. Wills describes a trend where two to three generations of families are traveling together. |
Seniors Travel Solo
Arline K. Wills on considerations when opting to travel alone. |
Senior Budget Travel
Arline K. Wills offers advice and resources. |
Senior Budget Travel in Australia and New Zealand
Marilyn C. McDonald offers inside tips and advice for those who plan to travel in the land down under. |
My Three Weeks as a Cruise Ship Host
Robert D. Fertig on his experience as a cruise ship host, most of which was spent dancing. |
Italy on Your Own: Tips from a Senior
Don Bowling offers tips for staying safe and enjoying Italy based on his experience as a 72-year old male in Florence. |
Elderhostel Abroad
Ralph Shaffer offers an overview of the options offered to seniors by the Elderhostel organization. |
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