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Finally, we get to travel again! Listen in as Art and Donna discuss the first part of their trip while traveling in Ireland! From COVID restrictions to parking to their thoughts on B&Bs, listen in as they talk about their experiences while dining in a Killarney pub!

We're traveling again!  Now that we are fully vaccinated, we feel more comfortable venturing out and about. We started with some travel in the US this summer and are venturing internationally in the fall. Traveling post-pandemic will most likely present a few more obstacles than we are used to, but we'll jump through the hoops as we come to them. We'll wear masks as required, take tests when necessary, and have our vaccination cards ready, whatever it takes to get back to traveling.

Links to places mentioned in this episode.

Grassa Gramma Restaurant, Louisville, KY

Mellow Mushroom Restaurants

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Avoca Mills, Avoca, Ireland

The Bertinet Kitchen and Cookery School, Bath, England

Churchhill War Rooms, London, England

Imperial War Museum, London, England

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Our World in Data - COVID 19 data

Our World in Data homepage

My TSA app

Join Donna as she explains several reasons why it's important, particularly for Baby Boomers, to have travel insurance.

Here are links to the websites I make reference to in this episode:

Insure My Trip

Travel Insurance

Squaremouth

Allianz

Ever thought about renting a boat and cruising the rivers of France? Join Donna as she describes the experience she, Art and her in-laws had in Burgundy, France. #BoomerTravel #BoatRentalInFrance #Cruising #Rivers of Burgundy #BabyBoomerTravel

Should you take studies that lead you to believe that cruises are detrimental to the environment at their word? Maybe a healthy dose of skepticism is in order. Join Donna as she takes a closer look at a couple of the scathing reports and also what cruise lines are doing to become more eco-friendly.

An investigation of air pollution on the decks of 4 cruise ships

One Corporation to Pollute Them All

CLIA Report - Environmental Stewardship

Carnival Corporation Sustainability 2020

Royal Caribbean Group Sustainability 2020

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Stewardship 2019

Join Donna as she takes you to some of her favorite places in Greece. You'll learn just how it was she came to live in this beautiful country, as well as her thoughts upon her return in 2009.

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After contemplating a cruise on the Danube for a while, we decided to go in celebration of Ken’s retirement. We really enjoyed our first river cruise on the Rhine. So, we were pretty sure we would like a cruise on the Danube as well. 

#CruiseOnTheDanube #BoomerTravel #Retirement Celebration #AvalonWaterways #EuropeanRiverCruise

Can you see all the sights of Paris in six days? Maybe, if you can go 24/7. For most of us, that would probably be a no. For those of us who are, let’s say, a bit more mature, I would say that’s a definite no. There are so many wonderful sights to see in Paris, seeing everything would take quite some time. But, with a little planning, you can pack in a lot of sightseeing into six short days. Join Donna as she takes you sightseeing in Paris.

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When you’re all swept up in the thrill and excitement of a new destination, it’s hard to stay vigilant and avoid pickpockets and petty thieves. Unfortunately, it’s the downside of travel; thieves are all around you, just waiting for an opportunity to separate you from your valuables. 

In this episode, Donna shares simple tips on how to avoid pickpockets and petty thievery while traveling.