post-pandemic
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Post-Pandemic Travel Hacks for Women Over 50

Traveling is on everyone’s mind these days—mainly because we can’t travel. If you like me, you getting antsy and needing to travel post-pandemic. If you are digital nomads, used to flitting from country to country for job and joy, or for those of us who just want to get away

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Singapore
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The Ultimate Guide for Cheap Travel in Singapore

Singapore has many architectural marvels and traveling to this world-class destination doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. You don’t always have to stay in a lavish four or five-star hotel to enjoy a comfortable stay or eat at a high-end restaurant. Many places in Singapore are

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Campervan
Road Trips
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Perks of Owning a Campervan

Campervans are essentially mobile sleeping and living accommodations. If owning a car provides plenty of conveniences, wait until you experience owning a vehicle where you can sleep, bathe, and dine! Of course, like anything else, campervans have pros and cons.  The same as a regular vehicle, a campervan will require

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Cruises
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Why Cruises are the Best Option for Mature Travelers

Age should never be a barrier for those who want to travel. Sadly, however, as people grow old, their ability to get around and travel to far-flung destinations can become restricted. A solution that’s perfect for women over 50 struggling to travel is going on cruises.  Of course, this isn’t

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Photographs
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Ways to Take Photographs of People on Your Travels

Some photographers specialize in portraiture. While traveling, tourists sometimes take wonderful shots of local people that are both compelling and evocative, even if they do not have the proper training in portrait photography. Sometimes the photographer is just lucky. As a woman over 50 traveling in your retirement, if you

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Travel Gear
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Travel Gear and Accessories: Where to Splurge and Where to Save

Traveling anywhere in the world can often amount to quite an expense. Not only is there the choice of accommodation and transportation to think about, but there are also dozens of items of travel gear and accessories you will need to take with you. Knowing where to spend more, and

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Spain
Living
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The Pros and Cons of Settling in Spain

Home to glorious weather, beautiful beaches and stunning landscapes, it’s easy to see why Spain is an attractive destination for tourists, retirees and expats alike. While living in sunny Spain sounds like a dream, like any country, Spain comes with its flaws. To help expats decide whether they want to

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Colombia
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Discover Unexplored Territory of Colombia

Nearly four years following the historic peace accord, areas of Colombia previously considered too dangerous to visit are now opening up to travelers. While big cities like Cartagena and Bogotá have always been popular Colombian vacation spots, there are entire regions of this diverse and vibrant country that remain untouched

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Traveling
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Traveling On A Budget

Traveling is an amazing part of life; it gives you the opportunity to see exotic new places, learn about different cultures around the world, and try loads of exciting new experiences. However, traveling can be expensive and finances are often the main reason that people put their travel dreams on

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Side gigs
Living
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7 Retirement Side Gigs Baby Boomers are Choosing

For an increasing number of Baby Boomers, “retirement” includes having a side gig that helps with everything from paying the bills to buying the margaritas at the beach to simply staying engaged and occupied. LivingBetter50 recently identified seven easy side gigs — most flexible and online — that can help

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Traveling
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Managing Safety Concerns While Traveling Overseas

Whether an African safari, a European group expedition or a Caribbean beach getaway, when it comes to having time for leisure travel, you as a Baby Boomer (particularly retired Boomers), have the lion’s share of it. Gone are the days of hectic itineraries and long lists of to-dos; your generation—aka

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Expat
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What It’s Really Like to Be Part-Time Expat in Europe

Not all retirees thinking of moving abroad as a retired expat are ready to go full time. Exploratory trips are a great way to check out a likely final destination for your retirement. Carol Barron outlines how she did an extended European check-out trip and saved money at the same

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Beautiful Australia
Living
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Take A Leap After Retirement & Move To Beautiful Australia

Beaches, deserts, gorgeous national parks… beautiful Australia has it all. Whether you’re looking for a change of pace or craving a more exciting way to spend your life, all can be accomplished by emigrating to the country down under. The Queensland area of the country is one of its most

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Camping
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Home Comforts: How To Take Them With You When Camping

Long gone are the days when camping meant freezing your unmentionable off and sitting wet, depressed and bored. There are so many ways these days to enhance the camping experience with a whole series of different setups and products you can get your hands on. If you can even emulate

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Travelling
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Travel Guide: What to Look for in a Place to Stay While Travelling

Going on a trip, either for business or leisure is somehow a privilege. You can visit different tourist destinations. The excitement of going on a trip sometimes leads to forgetting to arrange a place to stay while away from home. Some people are even complacent, waiting until they reach the

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Summer Vacation
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Before you leave for your Summer Vacation

Summer is almost upon us and many of us are planning to get away from the hustle and bustle of work and every day life. As you plan to escape to relax and rejuvenate for your summer vacation, if you are needing to travel by air, not airlines are the

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