Travel

Castillo in St. Augustine, with cannons pointed out to the waterway
Peggy Sijswerda

Lore and Culture in St. Augustine, Florida

Enjoying the best of today in this historic American city

By Peggy Sijswerda | May 23, 2023
Frankfurt's Romerberg Square looks old, but the half-timbered buildings were rebuilt in 1983, four decades after bombs destroyed the originals during World War II. “For years, Frankfurt was a city to avoid … but today, its energy makes it worth a look,” says travel writer Rick Steves, sharing highlights of what makes a visit to modern Germany in Frankfurt worthwhile.
Rick Steves

Experience Modern Germany in Frankfurt

Banks and art and cuisine – plus history

By Rick Steves | May 16, 2023
Sailboat on the water at sunset. Take a private sunset cruise to Los Cabos, Mexico, for breathtaking landscapes, turquoise waters, and vibrant sunsets.
Travel

The Ultimate Luxury Experience

Private Sunset Cruise in Los Cabos

May 15, 2023
Newt at Hazy Mountain Vineyards and Brewery. On a recent trip to Nelson County, VA, Boomer editor Annie Tobey and her dog enjoyed dog-friendly activities and lodging at the Indigo House.
Annie Tobey

A Weekend for the Dog – and Me – at the Indigo House

Canine-friendly Nelson County adventures

By Annie Tobey | May 11, 2023
Beyond the colorful hillside buildings, rich blue waters, and relaxing beach, Positano on the Amalfi Coast of Italy holds a wealth of history. Credit Rick Steves.
Rick Steves

Glitzy Positano on the Amalfi Coast

More than just a pretty façade

By Rick Steves | May 9, 2023
Stuart and Pamela Davis, natives of New York and Maine, and now residents of Arlington, travel to the shores of the James River in Richmond every year for the Richmond Folk Festival: “How wonderful to have something like this in the heart of the city!” They are photographed here on the T-Pott Bridge.
Books

10 Ways to Enjoy the James River in Richmond

Ideas for Boomers of any age or ability

By John Bryan | May 8, 2023
New Kent Winery wine and bottle, image courtesy of the Virginia Peninsula Wine Trail.
Drink Up

Virginia Peninsula Wine Trail

The Commonwealth’s Newest Wine Trail and AVA

By Annie Tobey | May 4, 2023
Christian pilgrims and tourists are drawn to the dramatically situated Mont St-Michel, a soaring island abbey in Normandy that is completely surrounded by the sea at high tide. The towering abbey of Mont St-Michel rises above the surrounding landscape – which becomes a waterscape at high tide. Traveler Rick Steves takes us to the historic island abbey with its rich history, traditional omelets, and a man-powered treadwheel.
Rick Steves

Mont St-Michel: Hermits and Omelets

Normandy’s magnificent island abbey

By Rick Steves | May 2, 2023
Though details have changed, locals still gather and flirt in Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, Spain. Travel writer Rick Steves tells us of this and other masterpieces in the Spanish town. Image by Olivier Guiberteau
Rick Steves

Salamanca’s Plaza Mayor

The Spanish city’s community living room and other cultural masterpieces

By Rick Steves | April 25, 2023
A burger with curly fries from Thirsty's at Massanutten, for article on finding fun and food in Massanutten
Food Finds

Finding Fun and Food in Massanutten

Where to fill up when you’ve emptied your tank having fun

By Steve Cook | April 20, 2023

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