Over the Hill and Far Away: Seniors Who Travel
Seniors Who Travel is the podcast for adventurous seniors who refuse to slow down. this show is packed with humorous tales, practical tips, and real-life travel stories from those who know that age is just a number. This is the ultimate podcast for women over 60 who are ready to embrace new adventures and explore the world. Whether you’re an experienced traveller or just beginning to dream about your next journey, this podcast offers the encouragement, tips, and stories you need to inspire your wanderlust.
Episodes

21 minutes ago
How to See Celebrities in New York City
21 minutes ago
21 minutes ago
Wanderlust Over 70 is a travel blog offering advice and inspiration for senior travellers. The blog provides tips on travel-related topics, such as destinations, entertainment, and transportation.
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This post, "How to See Celebrities in New York City," focuses on how to spot celebrities in New York City, suggesting tactics like attending live shows, visiting stage doors, and referencing film location guides.
The blog also chronicles Roberta's world trip and other recent excursions.

7 days ago
How To Explore A New City with Tips
7 days ago
7 days ago
"Wanderlust Over 70" is a blog offering guidance for senior citizens who wish to travel and explore new cities. Roberta Hill provides tips on various aspects of travel, such as planning, accommodation, transportation, safety, and cultural engagement.
The post "How To Explore A New City with Tips" emphasizes flexibility, comfort, and leveraging technology to enhance the travel experience.
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It encourages seniors to embrace the joy of discovery while considering group travel for companionship and safety. The blog also contains a travelogue of the author's world trip and lists recent trips.

Sunday Mar 16, 2025
One Cruise Day in George Town, Grand Cayman
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
This blog post, "One Cruise Day in George Town, Grand Cayman," details Roberta's experience during a one-day cruise stop in George Town, Grand Cayman. It offers advice on maximizing enjoyment while prioritizing comfort and accessibility. Roberta suggests activities she took as well as others, like visiting Seven Mile Beach, exploring George Town, and snorkelling, providing options for various preferences and mobility levels. Practical tips include bringing cash and staying hydrated. The post also mentions dining options and unique sights like "Hell, Grand Cayman." Overall, it guides senior travellers seeking a relaxed and fulfilling visit to Grand Cayman.

Sunday Mar 09, 2025
A Solo Traveller's Guide to Making Friends on the Road
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
"A Solo Traveller's Guide to Making Friends on the Road" offers advice for senior citizens seeking fulfilling travel experiences. The guide emphasizes that solo travel after age 65 can be less lonely than expected and provides ways to connect with others while exploring the world.
It suggests tactics like choosing senior-friendly accommodations, joining group activities, and utilizing technology to meet people.
The guide also includes tips for staying safe and maintaining a positive attitude while travelling. Roberta provides links to other articles about travel destinations worldwide. It is designed to encourage older adults to embrace adventure and create new friendships during their journeys.

Sunday Mar 02, 2025
Hop-On Hop-Off Buses Revisited
Sunday Mar 02, 2025
Sunday Mar 02, 2025
Roberta Hill's blog post from "Travelling in My 70s" revisits the concept of hop-on-hop-off buses, questioning their value in modern congested cities. She reflects on past positive experiences but notes current drawbacks, like traffic delays and limited access to certain areas, suggesting public transit or walking as potentially better alternatives.
The article acknowledges that hop-on hop-off buses can be helpful for solo travellers or those with limited time needing an overview. The blog also contains travel logs from world travel and various topics, such as cruises and food reviews. The author shares past trips and travel recommendations in places like San Fransisco, Hawaii, and Portugal.
Readers can also subscribe to the blog and get a free travel checklist.

Sunday Feb 23, 2025
What Makes Key West A Great Place To Visit
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
The blog post "What Makes Key West A Great Place To Visit - Travelling in My 70s" details Roberta Hill's recent trip to Key West.
It highlights the unique atmosphere, natural beauty, rich history, nightlife, and culinary scene as significant draws. The author also notes some drawbacks, such as high costs, crowds, limited beaches, and parking difficulties.
Despite these issues, Roberta finds Key West a memorable destination that captures the spirit of "island time." Finally, the blog gives personal insights on saving money on the trip, getting around, and advice for senior travellers, along with a list of other blog posts chronicling the author's travel adventures.

Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Soft Travel for Seniors: A Gentle Way to Explore the World
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Soft Travel for Seniors: A Gentle Way to Explore the World
This blog post advocates soft travel, a gentler, more accessible travel style ideal for seniors, focusing on comfort and ease over strenuous activities. It contrasts soft and slow travel, highlighting their similarities and differences in pace, intensity, and goals.
The author provides practical tips for soft travel, suggests suitable destinations and activities, and ultimately promotes a mindful, enjoyable travel experience tailored to individual needs and preferences.

Sunday Feb 09, 2025
Montreal Smoked Meat: What Makes It Special
Sunday Feb 09, 2025
Sunday Feb 09, 2025
This blog post, "Montreal Smoked Meat: What Makes It Special" from "Travelling in My 70s" focuses on Montreal smoked meat, contrasting it with New York pastrami. The author shares personal anecdotes about Montreal's smoked meat restaurants, highlighting favourites like Dunn's Famous while discussing the history and preparation of this Quebec specialty.
Key differences between Montreal smoked meat and pastrami include meat cuts, spices, and texture variations. The post also includes recommendations for where to find excellent Montreal smoked meat, alongside a broader discussion of Montreal's diverse culinary scene.

Sunday Feb 02, 2025
Preventative Health For Travellers
Sunday Feb 02, 2025
Sunday Feb 02, 2025
This blog post "Preventative Health For Travellers" from "Traveling in My 70s" focuses on preventative health measures for travellers, particularly seniors. It emphasizes boosting the immune system through lifestyle changes like exercise, sleep, hydration, and diet, as well as the importance of vaccinations.
The post also explores various types of vaccines and their effectiveness against diseases like hepatitis, pneumonia, tetanus, and COVID-19. Finally, it discusses preventative laboratory testing, including cholesterol and lipid profiling, HbA1c for diabetes, and PSA tests for prostate cancer.

Sunday Jan 26, 2025
Stuck in Percé – Learning to Go With The Flow
Sunday Jan 26, 2025
Sunday Jan 26, 2025
This blog post recounts Roberta Hill's unexpected car trouble during a trip to the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec. Their car's clutch failure necessitates a prolonged stay, forcing them to adjust their travel plans and explore the region more extensively than anticipated.
The narrative highlights unplanned travel challenges and unexpected joys, showcasing resilience and adaptability.
https://robertahill.com/2024/08/20/stuck-in-perce-learning-to-go-with-the-flow/

I don’t want to be a little old lady, so I won't.
Have you ever wondered how travelling can help keep you young? Hi, I'm Roberta, and in my blog I explore how travel, technology, and simple healthy practices like walking and laughing can keep us youthful and vibrant. I aim to inspire others to stay curious and active by sharing my love for technology and travel.
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