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Alison
Gardner on Alternative Senior Travel
We are proud to to have Alison Gardner as
the Senior Travel editor for Transitions
Abroad. She is host of the most thoughtful
and inspiring website for the mature traveler
currently on the web,
where she offers her views on the many exciting
alternative travel possibilities abroad for
seniors. Alison personally describes trends
and selects her favorite sources for such
information, while providing many adventurous, inspiring, and informative articles.
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Over
50 and Volunteering Overseas by
John Dwyer
Well over 50 and still volunteering overseas,
John describes his vast and unusual experience.
He offers seniors and volunteers of all ages
advice and accumulated resources John joined
the Peace Corps in 1991 at age 56 to make
a difference.
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Savvy
Senior Travelers by Rick
Steves
Key tips and skills to help mature travelers make the
most in every way out of their next vacation
to Europe.
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Senior Travel
Solo: Why Not Travel on Your Own by Arnie Wills
Traveling solo as a mature traveler is for many adventurous people far more enjoyable and satisfying than tagging along as part of a group with a rigid itinerary.
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Adventure
Travel as a Senior by Dorothy
Conlon
A senior describes
her many adventurous travels around the globe,
sharing some of her many memories and offering key observations and tips from her trips.
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Volunteer
Vacations: Seniors Have a Different Agenda by Alison Gardner
The unique characteristics
of the volunteer vacations selected by seniors, including a
discussion the many programs available for this form
of immersion travel abroad.
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Hot
Air Ballooning in Cappadocia, Turkey by
Alison Gardner
An exhilarating
trip of her hot air balloon over the volcanic landscapes
and stone-house communities in Cappadocia, Turkey.
Alison also provides resources for ballooning in beautiful
locations around the world.
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Cycling Through Puglia: A Senior's Guide to Slow Travel in Italy. by
Cherie Thiessen
Explore Puglia, Italy, through slow travel by bike. Discover ancient sites, savor local flavors, and embrace rich culture at a leisurely pace. |
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Senior
Small Group Tour Visiting the Berbers
of Morocco by Sarah Massey
An unforgettable senior group adventure
tour in Morocco where the author had a
chance to meet and interact with the Berbers
in villages and in their more remote communities.
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Volunteering in Cuba: Forming Friendships, Building Bridges, and Helping Our Neighbors by Lynn Lotkowictz
A participant in a group volunteer program in Cuba via Global Volunteers, an organization that includes many seniors in its groups, describes her experience, which was so powerful and positive she concludes that she must return.
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Barging
Vacations Offer a Grassroots Taste of Europe by
Alison Gardner
Some of the best options for a canal and
river barging vacation that allows time for cultural
exploration at a slow pace.
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Galapagos
Islands: Fragile and Fabulous by Senior Travel Editor Alison Gardner
An adventure visiting the Galapagos Islands on an eco-cruise with a tour operator who emphasizes conservation of a fragile ecological environment.
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Learning
to Love (Senior) Voluntourists by Alison Gardner
Alison elaborates on her optimistic view on the nature
and development of voluntourism and voluntourists — a
term she coined in the 1990s — and discusses the
growing role boomers have played in its development.
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Volunteering
at Organic Farms in Italy with WWOOF at 59 by Venetia Sherson
Venetia draws upon her experience WWOOFing
in Italy — or performing volunteer work on organic
farms — to describe a unique worldwide organization
that accepts the participation of everyone from children
to seniors.
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Adventures to Remember in Costa Rica by Lies Ouwerkerk
An illustrated series of adventures on small group tours with a teen during a visit to Costa Rica, where wildlife and natural beauty are abundant and the people hospitable and kind.
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Rafting
to a Jungle Lodge in Costa Rica: Indulge
in a Responsible Adventure by
Katherine McIntyre
An adventure tour by a senior woman
on a great rafting river in Costa Rica where
the destination is a sustainable lodge down
the river.
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India’s
Andaman Islands: Remote, Rare and Rustic by
Alison Gardner
Alison and her husband embark on a voyage
to India's Andaman islands, a respite from
their busy life in Kolkata.The trip is illustrated
and reveals very beautiful islands and lands,
an extremely rich and ancient cultural history,
along with an unexpected adventure.
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Traveling with Your College-Aged Granddaughter: A Successful and Memorable Trip to Europe Together by John Dwyer
Our Senior Volunteering editor strongly recommends traveling with your college-aged grandchildren. A trip with his granddaughter throughout Europe was a success and he provides tips based upon his experience.
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Traveling
Through Laos, At Last by
Sheila Signer
...There is plenty to learn...about in Laos,
but plenty also to enjoy. Now, with a government
softening toward the foreign visitors, its
people are finally getting their piece of
the tourism pie. Go now, while most of the
country retains its pastoral pace!
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Cycling as Seniors Across the Beautiful Island of Tasmania, Australia by Cherie Thiessen
An independent itinerary
senior travel vacation cycling with her partner across Tasmania
— one of the most beautiful islands in Australia.
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Transylvania's Deep Roots Exposed: A Senior's Cultural Journey by Alison Gardner
Explore Transylvania's rich history and vibrant culture through senior travel, from Bran Castle's tales to authentic village life, debunking myths along the way, as Alison Gardner takes a senior tour to the famous region of Romania with other Eldertrekkers.
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Volunteering
in Ecuador For "Grown Ups" with
Lead Adventures and Villa Tica Daycare by
Alison Gardner
For this volunteer project, a wild animal rescue center run by
an Ecuadorian family was chosen which turned out to be particularly
suitable for independent adult travelers
from about 35 years to senior-hood...
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Intimate
Glimpses of Canada's Wild West Coast by
Alison Gardner
...Mothership Adventures caught my attention
with a five-day small-ship cruise that combines
an abundance of nature and rugged scenery
with opportunities to learn about the rich
Aboriginal history and present day culture in Canada.
All in our group were elder adventure
travelers with cultural and educational curiosity.
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Senior Adventure Travel in
New Zealand by Charles P. Carlson
A retired college Professor describes
an adventurous trek with his wife though some of the most beautiful mountains
and landscapes of New Zealand.
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