Travel

Traveling Solo: 7 Recommendations for Venturing Out Alone

Whether you’re a lone wolf at heart or looking to broaden your sense of independence, traveling solo can be a richly empowering and satisfying experience.

February 1, 2023

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Pet Sitting: The Right Gig for Seniors?

Eleanor, 72, has a gig pet sitting. She no longer has her own pets, but she loves taking care of others’ animals. Her next job takes her to Maui for two weeks.

January 9, 2023

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Live It Up with These Snowbird Travel Tips

Chasing the winter sun can be a rewarding vacation experience, made even better when you can enjoy homelike accommodations. Here are some snowbird travel tips.

December 14, 2022

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Recognize Holiday Hazards: 5 seasonal safety tips for pet owners

Holiday foods and decorations can pose health risks for pets, and the hustle and bustle may be overwhelming. Here are five safety tips for pet owners.

December 14, 2022

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Avoid Unhappy Holidays and Keep Your Mail Safe this Season

Keep your mail safe this holiday season. Make sure you avoid making common mistakes that can lead to a lot of frustration.

December 2, 2022

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Great Fishing in Rural Alaska with Less Glitz

Fishing in rural Alaska is amazing because the rivers flow free — wonderfully complex with tons of holding pools and miles of beautiful spawning gravel.

October 27, 2022

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Simplify Car Travel With Older Loved Ones

Planning to take an elder on a vacation involving car travel? Thorough preparation is the key to success, especially for a person with special healthcare needs.

October 18, 2022

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3 Tips to Avoid Travel Scams

The internet brings vacations and getaways to travelers’ fingertips, but instant access also means vulnerability to fraudsters pushing travel scams to steal data.

October 10, 2022

Richard Kossman: Remembering A Part of History Lost Forever

Retired electrician Richard Kossman said he was fortunate to have worked in northern Iraq, touring cultural sites there before they were destroyed by militants.

September 20, 2022