Phyllis Stoller
As she approaches her 88th birthday, award-winning travel writer Irvina Lew 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…As she approaches her 88th birthday, award-winning travel writer Irvina Lew shares how she keeps embracing life and travel, no matter her age or physical limits.Irvina is candid about her need for tou…As she approaches her 88th birthday, award-winning travel writer Irvina Lew 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'll discover vinotherapy, thalassotherapy, and mineral springs, where treatments pamper the body and promote health and longevity. Resources:Forays in Francehttps://www.foraysinfrance.com/Phoenicia Hote…
Adriane Berg
October 13, 2026 
By Linda Ballou, NABBW's Adventure Travel Associate Moab sits in a remote valley at the junction of the Green and Colorado Rivers, surrounded by an extraordinary concentration of public lands. It is the principal gateway to Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park, and also sits c…By Linda Ballou, NABBW's Adventure Travel Associate Moab sits in a remote valley at the junction of the Green and Colorado Rivers, surrounded by an extraordinary concentration of public lands…By Linda Ballou, NABBW's Adventure Travel Associate Moab sits in a remote valley at the junction of the Green and Colorado Rivers, surrounded by an extraordinary concentration of public lands. It is the principal gateway to Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park, and also sits close to Dead Horse Point State Park, the La Sal Mountains' Loop Trail, and enormous expanses of BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land. When I first visited Moab twenty years ago, it was a dusty desert town populated by 5,000 artists, hippies, and reclusive types like Edward Abbey. Abbey was a ranger…
Linda Ballou
October 6, 2026 “Travel is not just about the destination; it's about the experiences we share along the way.” — Natalie and Evelyn KellyIn 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 Nat…“Travel is not just about the destination; it's about the experiences we share along the way.” — Natalie and Evelyn KellyIn the latest episode of The Ageless Traveler: Adventure and Wellnes…“Travel is not just about the destination; it's about the experiences we share along the way.” — Natalie and Evelyn KellyIn 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 …
Adriane Berg
October 6, 2026 “This trip reminded me that travel has a fabulous residual effect.” Adriane Berg, Host of The Ageless TravelerWhat 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 …“This trip reminded me that travel has a fabulous residual effect.” Adriane Berg, Host of The Ageless TravelerWhat happens when you combine a 52-mile walking adventure through England’s spectac…“This trip reminded me that travel has a fabulous residual effect.” Adriane Berg, Host of The Ageless TravelerWhat 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 Victor…
Adriane Berg
September 29, 2026 "This is a kind of experience you get if you go specifically on a trip for your own well-being." AdrianeWhat 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 …"This is a kind of experience you get if you go specifically on a trip for your own well-being." AdrianeWhat happens when a lifelong traveler who loves adventure, walking, exploring and moving discove…"This is a kind of experience you get if you go specifically on a trip for your own well-being." AdrianeWhat 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…
Adriane Berg
September 22, 2026 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 communi…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 Ecuado…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.)ResourcesThe Ageless Travel…
Adriane Berg
September 15, 2026 
By Linda Ballou, NABBW's Adventure Travel Associate “Even the rocks, which seem to lie dumb and dead as they grow warm with the sunshine along the silent shore, thrill to memories of past events connected with the lives of my people.” -- Chief Seattle, 1867, in his letter to the U.S. Government…By Linda Ballou, NABBW's Adventure Travel Associate “Even the rocks, which seem to lie dumb and dead as they grow warm with the sunshine along the silent shore, thrill to memories of past events co…By Linda Ballou, NABBW's Adventure Travel Associate “Even the rocks, which seem to lie dumb and dead as they grow warm with the sunshine along the silent shore, thrill to memories of past events connected with the lives of my people.” -- Chief Seattle, 1867, in his letter to the U.S. GovernmentSoothed by the murmur of the Green River as it continued to carve the jagged battlements framing Desolation Canyon, I felt the stress of civilization slipping away as I drifted to sleep in my tent. Waking to the cascading lilt of the Canyon Wren, famous for its loud, echoing song that boun…
Linda Ballou
September 11, 2026 THE AGELESS TRAVELER: ADVENTURE and WELLNESS for the 60+ TRAVELERWant 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 …THE AGELESS TRAVELER: ADVENTURE and WELLNESS for the 60+ TRAVELERWant to choose the right luxury tour, but don’t know what to ask? In this honest-talk episode, I interview Doni Belau Founder of Girl…THE AGELESS TRAVELER: ADVENTURE and WELLNESS for the 60+ TRAVELERWant 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 smal…
Adriane Berg
September 8, 2026 Adventure and Wellness for the 60+ TravelerVirginia 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 …Adventure and Wellness for the 60+ TravelerVirginia 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, Communica…Adventure and Wellness for the 60+ TravelerVirginia 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 masterp…
Adriane Berg
September 1, 2026 The Ageless Traveler: Adventure and Wellness for the 60+ Traveler"About Kilimanjaro, the experience was so extraordinary. I honestly didn't care that I hadn't made it to the top." — Karen GershowitzTravel writer Karen Gershowitz joins me to share adventures built for travelers 60 and ove…The Ageless Traveler: Adventure and Wellness for the 60+ Traveler"About Kilimanjaro, the experience was so extraordinary. I honestly didn't care that I hadn't made it to the top." — Karen …The Ageless Traveler: Adventure and Wellness for the 60+ Traveler"About Kilimanjaro, the experience was so extraordinary. I honestly didn't care that I hadn't made it to the top." — Karen GershowitzTravel writer Karen Gershowitz joins me to share adventures built for travelers 60 and over. Karen tells us of her attempt to summit Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, East Africa, and why the journey itself, not reaching the top, became one of the most meaningful trips of her life. We talk about our favorite destinations around the world, from the electric energy of London, England, to the …
Adriane Berg
August 25, 2026 The Ageless Traveler: Adventure and Wellness for the 60+ Traveler Are you an adventurous cultural traveler? Enter the word of cultural preservation, with a Jamaican Journey to the heart of the indigenous Jamaican Maroons. I sit down with Gretchen Wilbur, author and scholar who has immersed hersel…The Ageless Traveler: Adventure and Wellness for the 60+ Traveler Are you an adventurous cultural traveler? Enter the word of cultural preservation, with a Jamaican Journey to the heart of the indige…The Ageless Traveler: Adventure and Wellness for the 60+ Traveler Are you an adventurous cultural traveler? Enter the word of cultural preservation, with a Jamaican Journey to the heart of the indigenous Jamaican Maroons. I sit down with Gretchen Wilbur, author and scholar who has immersed herself in the vibrant culture of the Jamaican Maroons. Gretchen shares her journey of living in a community that honors its rich heritage while adapting to modern influences. Join us as we explore the beauty of Jamaica beyond the resorts, including local festivals, unique traditions, and the transformat…
Adriane Berg
August 18, 2026 The Ageless Traveler: Adventure and Wellness for the 60+ Traveler “It always seems impossible until it's done." Amy Tarpein My podcast guest this week is Amy Tarpein is author of Braver Together and Route 66 Accessible Guide to America's Most Iconic Road Trip. Amy shares her inspiring …The Ageless Traveler: Adventure and Wellness for the 60+ Traveler “It always seems impossible until it's done." Amy Tarpein My podcast guest this week is Amy Tarpein is author of Braver Toget…The Ageless Traveler: Adventure and Wellness for the 60+ Traveler “It always seems impossible until it's done." Amy Tarpein My podcast guest this week is Amy Tarpein is author of Braver Together and Route 66 Accessible Guide to America's Most Iconic Road Trip. Amy shares her inspiring journey of traveling with her son, Elijah, who has a terminal diagnosis, and how she advocates for accessible family travel. Discover practical planning tips, the importance of community support, and how to create lasting memories with loved ones. If you are a grandparent or parent and think you ca…
Adriane Berg
August 11, 2026 
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