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Travel guides for independent travelers over 50
Practical advice that works on any trip: planning, flights, insurance, rental cars, food and what to do when things go wrong. Everything comes from what we have learned on our own trips.
01Holafly in the USA: Two Trips, Real Cost, Honest Review
Unlimited data for $74 and $91, set up before we flewRead now
Unlimited data for $74 and $91, set up before we flewRead now
02How to Plan a Trip on Your Own, Step by Step
From the first idea to the last booking, without an agencyComing soon
From the first idea to the last booking, without an agencyComing soon
03Why We Book Flights Directly With the Airline
And why we avoid separate tickets, even with days in betweenComing soon
And why we avoid separate tickets, even with days in betweenComing soon
04Flight Cancelled or Delayed: What to Do
Stay calm, know your rights and ask for what you are owedComing soon
Stay calm, know your rights and ask for what you are owedComing soon
05Lost Luggage: How to Be Ready Before It Happens
Trackers, a carry-on with spare clothes and how to claimComing soon
Trackers, a carry-on with spare clothes and how to claimComing soon
06Travel Insurance After 50: What to Look For
What it can cover when things go wrong, and what to checkComing soon
What it can cover when things go wrong, and what to checkComing soon
07Renting a Car Abroad: What We've Learned
Insurance, tolls, fuel and picking up the car without surprisesComing soon
Insurance, tolls, fuel and picking up the car without surprisesComing soon
08How to Save on Food When You Travel
Eating well on a trip without blowing the budgetComing soon
Eating well on a trip without blowing the budgetComing soon
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