Senior Nomad Budget Travel
Easy, Safe, Fun!Blog
Here you’ll find expert advice on senior travel with a long-term focus. You can travel on a modest budget for months, years or even forever. Go where and when you want. Learn about my easy, safe, comfortable, minimalist style. I share my experiences and research to help make your travels easier and more fun.
Recent Articles:
Orchid Center, El Valle de Antón, Panama
The Holy Ghost orchid is Panama’s rare and endangered national flower. See it and many more at APROVACA Orchid Center. A beautiful educational experience.
Butterfly Haven, El Valle de Antón, Panama
Be sure to visit this delightful place. Don’t rush. Sit quietly and you’ll likely have some land on you. This is education at it’s best – learn and ENJOY!
Panama Canal – Miraflores Locks
Miraflores Locks is a must-see attraction. Like a slow motion ballet, these giants move from one water level to the next. Includes updated bus instructions.
Panama City’s Amador Causeway & Biomuseo
The Amador Causeway is great for getting away from the hot city and enjoying the view and breeze. Don’t miss the giant elephant size SLOTHS at the Biomuseo.
Panama City – Modern, Quaint and Wild Jungle
Panama City has modern skyscrapers, metro system, quaint old neighborhoods, huge shopping malls, and a square mile of dense JUNGLE within the city limits.
Best Motion Sickness “Cure” — Drug Free, Easy
Wear these comfortable soft knitted elastic wrist bands for instant motion sickness relief. No drugs. Super cheap. For ALL types of nausea, all sources.
Airbnb — Unique Home Stays for all Budgets
Airbnb is a great choice for lodging IF you know how. Advantages, disadvantages and my pointers for using Airbnb easily & effectively. Get $40 off 1st stay.
Medieval Ghent — Belgium’s Beautiful Secret
Traveling to Belgium? Put Ghent on your “must see” list. Fully pedestrianized city center. Beautiful architecture. Only a 30 min train ride from Brussels.
Use a Packing Organizer System in Your Suitcase
For true hassle free travel you need a packing organizer system for your suitcase. Find out why and how to choose. Details about my favorite, Eagle Creek.
Cuenca Charm and Color will Captivate You
My first Cuenca visit, Feb 2017 with list of my general impressions. Lots to like about this charming city. Visit was way too short, will return late 2017.
Why a Mosquito Net is a MUST Have for Travel
Why packing the right mosquito net is one of the smartest things you can do. It’s absolutely essential for your health, peace-of-mind and restful sleep.
Best Online Weather Tools
What’s the weather where you’re going? More importantly, what’s the overall annual climate pattern? What’s the altitude? Use these weather tools to plan!