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  • Episode 139: How to Travel the World for Less After 60: 80 Ways with Jan Yager

    Can you really travel the world on a fixed income? Yes, and author Jan Yager has 80 ways to prove it.

    On this episode of The Ageless Traveler: Adventure and Wellness for the 60+ Traveler, I talk with Jan Yager about her book Around the World in 80 Ways. We cover credit care points and senior discounts, free lodging through pet sitting and home sharing, bartering, and teaching English abroad. And how a book or a signature speech can take you around the world. You'll hear real stories, including a week in Madrid paid for with English lessons and a family trip to Japan that began with a speaking invitation.

    If you're over 60 and wondering how to afford the next adventure, press play. Then get your free Travel Tuesday newsletter at agelesstraveler.com.

    Never stop traveling. 

    Resources:

    Jan's LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjanyager/?isSelfProfile=false

    Jan's Website:  https://www.drjanyager.com/

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    36 min
  • Episode 138--Regenerative Travel, Healthy Rivers, Healthy Aging: Volunteering & Nature with Kirk Barrett

    "It's not just about the environment; it's about the connections we make and the joy we find in nature." – Kirk Barrett

    Every river cruise depends on a healthy river. On The Ageless Traveler: Wellness and Adventure for the 60+ Traveler, Adriane talks with Kirk Barrett, President of the Rahway River Watershed Association, about water travel, protecting our rivers, and our own well-being.

    In this episode:
    • How drought, flooding, and pollution affect the rivers we travel
    • Communities coming together to restore neglected rivers and parks
    • The health benefits of volunteering outdoors
    • How giving back builds friendships and eases loneliness after 60

    Resources

    Rahway River Watershed Association: rahwayriver.org
    American Rivers: americanrivers.org
    Waterkeeper Alliance: waterkeeper.org
    International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River: icpdr.org
    National Audubon Society: audubon.org
    Bowling Alone by Robert D. Putnam  bowlingalone.com/

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    27 min
  • Travel After 60 with Pets: Pet-Friendly Travel, Senior Animals and Animal Shelter Volunteering

    “Yes, you can have a pet and travel, too.” Lorri Coppola, Executive Director of Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter, NJ

    I hear it all the time: “I’d love to travel, but I need to be home with my pet.” 

    On this episode of The Ageless Traveler: Adventure and Wellness for the 60+ Traveler, we delve into the ins and outs of traveling and pet ownership and share guidance so you make the right decisions every time. 

    My guest, Laurie Coppola, Executive Director of Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter, offers expert insights on choosing the right new furry friend, safely traveling with or boarding dogs and cats, selecting a pet-sitting service, and protecting your pet when you travel together. We also give guidance on older pets and travel, and that no one is too old to have a pet. 

    Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter

    https://njshelter.org/ 

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    35 min
  • Top Spa Adventures in France and How To Afford Them Plus The Need for TOUCH

    On this episode of The Ageless Traveler: Adventure and Wellness for the 60+ traveler, I interview award-winning travel writer Irvina Lew who shares how she keeps embracing life and travel, no matter her age or physical limits.


    Irvina is candid about her need for touch now that she is widowed and how massage experiences are for health and beauty, but also about the sensation of touch.


    She takes us into the luxurious world of spas and wellness retreats. You will discover vinotherapy, thalassotherapy, and mineral springs, where treatments pamper the body and promote health and longevity. 

    Resources:

    Forays in France

    https://www.foraysinfrance.com/

    Phoenicia Hotel Podcast

    https://agelesstraveler.com/uncategorized/malta-makes-it-to-forbes-top-destinations-for-luxury-travelers/

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    43 min
  • Mother-Daughter Travel: Fall Foliage, Family Adventures & Travel Tips with Evelyn and Natalie Kelly

    “Travel is not just about the destination; it's about the experiences we share along the way.” — Natalie and Evelyn Kelly

    In the latest episode of The Ageless Traveler: Adventure and Wellness for the 60+ Traveler, I'm thrilled to welcome the dynamic mother-daughter duo, Evelyn and Natalie Kelly, who have turned their passion for travel into inspiring books. With their titles, “Have a Love Affair with the USA” and “Have a Love Affair with Travel,” they share not just destinations, but the essence of exploring the world together.

    As autumn approaches, the Kellys reflect on their favorite spots to experience the stunning fall foliage, or “leaf peeping.”

    Traveling as a mother and daughter can be a unique journey filled with both joy and challenges. The Kellys offer invaluable tips for those looking to embark on their own adventures together. From planning trips to managing expectations, their insights will resonate with anyone who has traveled with family. 

    Resources

    Evelyn Kelly
    https://travelersheart.com

    Natalie Kelly
    https://travelersheart.com

    Have a Love Affair with the USA

    Have a Love Affair with Travel

    Caravan
    https://www.caravan.com

    Viator
    https://www.viator.com

    American Cruise Lines
    https://www.americancruiselines.com

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    43 min
  • The Allerdale Ramble: A 52 Mile Walking Adventure in England’s Lake District

    “This trip reminded me that travel has a fabulous residual effect.”
     Adriane Berg, Host of The Ageless Traveler

    What happens when you combine a 52-mile walking adventure through England’s spectacular Lake District, fascinating history, beautiful landscapes, and a group of fellow travelers? You get the Allerdale Ramble, an unforgettable journey that proves travel can do far more than take you somewhere. It can change you.

    In this episode of The Ageless Traveler: Adventure and Wellness for the 60+ Traveler, we discover the history of England’s remarkable walking culture…and we eat Victoria Sponge cake for my 78th birthday!

     Along the way, we encounter the birthplace of beloved English poet William Wordsworth, and the charming historic villages of Cockermouth and Keswick.

    Walking trips build confidence, expand our sense of possibility, connect us with others, challenge us physically and mentally, and leave us with memories that last long after we return home.

    Resources:

    Ramble Worldwide

    https://www.rambleworldwide.co.uk/

    William Wordsworth
    https://www.wordsworth.org.uk

    Beatrix Potter
    Hill Top | Lake District | National Trust

    The Pencil Museum
    https://www.derwentart.com/en-gb/c/about/company/derwent-pencil-museum

    Hassness House

    https://www.rambleworldwide.co.uk/hassness-house

    Compassionate Friends
    https://www.compassionatefriends.org

    Book Why the Brain Needs Friends

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    31 min
  • Champagne, France by Luxury Barge: The Slow Travel Adventure That Taught Me to Relax

    "This is a kind of experience you get if you go specifically on a trip for your own well-being." Adriane

    What happens when a lifelong traveler who loves adventure, walking, exploring and moving discovers that sometimes the greatest adventure is slowing down?

    In this episode of The Ageless Traveler, I take you aboard a luxury hotel barge through the Champagne Valley of France with European Waterways.

    It is intimate, luxurious, delicious and surprisingly transformative. The hotel barges are small and intimate. The Kir Royale accommodates just eight passengers, creating an atmosphere where strangers quickly become friends.

    The barge moves slowly along the River Marne and French canals, giving travelers the opportunity to get off, walk, explore villages, ride bicycles and reconnect with the landscape.

    This is slow travel in the truest sense.

    Instead of rushing from one attraction to another, you have time to look out at the countryside, read a book, take a nap, have a conversation or simply do absolutely nothing.

    The itinerary includes visits to Champagne houses, vineyards, wine tastings and historic towns, along with exceptional French food.

    Meals are a major part of the experience, with fresh ingredients, regional cheeses, Champagne and wine, and menus tailored to individual dietary needs. Guests can accompany the chef to local markets and learn about the ingredients and food traditions of the region.

    For travelers who love culinary travel, wine tourism and cultural travel, Champagne offers plenty to discover.

    Resources:

     European Waterways – Kir Royale 

    European Waterways – River Marne Guide — background on the River Marne, its history, canals, Champagne and World War I sites.

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    30 min
  • Ecuador Travel: Quito, Galápagos & the Amazon Rainforest

    I step away from my usual interview format for a personal "reverie" to share three recent trips I took over two months. This episode covers the first of those three: an in-depth journey through Ecuador, spanning Quito's historic center, a homestay in the Andes with the Karanki Magdalena community, a Go Galápagos Islands cruise, and a stay in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest with the Kichwa community at Sani Lodge. (My upcoming episodes will cover a luxury barge trip through France's Champagne Valley and a 52-mile walk through England's Lake District.)

    Resources

    • The Ageless Traveler — Free Travel Tuesday Newsletter & Podcast — subscribe for a free weekly travel newsletter, ebooks, and trip photos from this Ecuador journey
    • The Ageless Traveler Podcast on Apple Podcasts
    • Church of La Compañía de Jesús, Quito — history of the gold-leafed church
    • Casa del Alabado Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, Quito
    • Capilla del Hombre & Fundación Guayasamín, Quito
    • Illa Experience Hotel, Quito (Financial District)
    • Go Galápagos by Kleintours — Ecuador & Galápagos Tour Operator
    • Karanki Magdalena Community Homestay Experience, Ecuadorian Andes
    • Otavalo Market — South America's Largest Indigenous Market
    • Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World) — official site
    • Galápagos Legend Expedition Ship — Go Galápagos by Kleintours

    Sani Lodge — Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest, Kichwa Community 

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    38 min
  • Luxury, Adventure & Women's Small Group Travel: How to Evaluate Group Tours and See If It's For You!

    THE AGELESS TRAVELER: ADVENTURE and WELLNESS for the 60+ TRAVELER

    Want to choose the right luxury tour, but don’t know what to ask? In this honest-talk episode, I interview Doni Belau Founder of Girls' Guide to the World about designing extraordinary journeys that combine luxury, culture, and adventure. We cover Nova Scotia, Venice, Mauritius,  Réunion Island where we helicopter to remote mountain villages, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and ask questions like an insider when choosing a tour.

    Whether you're a solo traveler, traveling with friends, or looking for expertly curated small-group journeys, this episode is filled with inspiration for adventurous travelers over 60 who refuse to stop exploring. 

    Resources:

     Girls Guide To The World

    https://www.girlsguidetotheworld.com/

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    36 min
  • Virginia Travel Guide: Jamestown, Monticello, Williamsburg & Wine Country with Kevin Clay (Virginia Tourism)

    Adventure and Wellness for the 60+ Traveler

    Virginia is one of the most historically rich and food-forward destinations in the United States  and in this episode, I sit down with Kevin Clay, Communications Director at the Virginia Tourism Corporation, to unpack what makes the state a must-visit for history lovers, foodies, wine enthusiasts, and families alike.

    We start at the beginning with Jamestown, the site of the first permanent English settlement in America, before heading to Mount Vernon, George Washington's iconic estate, and Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's architectural masterpiece in Charlottesville. From there, we explore Colonial Williamsburg, the living-history capital of the region, and Staunton, a walkable Shenandoah Valley gem known for its theater scene and small-town charm. 

    Kevin highlights Virginia's growing food and wine culture (one of the fastest-growing in the U.S.), and the deep traditions of Southern cuisine that run through it all.

    We cover accessible travel, LGBTQ+-friendly destinations, family travel, and multigenerational "grandparent travel".

    Resources

    Virginia Tourism Corporation

    https://vatc.org/

    Jamestown Tourism

    https://discoverjamestownnd.com/

    George Washington's Mount Vernon 

    https://www.mountvernon.org/

    Montecello

    https://www.monticello.org/

    Colonial Williamsburg

    https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/

    Staunton

    https://visitstaunton.com/

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    28 min

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