Welcome to our Travel & Leisure section, your go-to destination for making the most of your well-earned freedom in retirement.
This category is designed to inspire and guide boomers and retirees who are eager to explore the world or dive into new hobbies and experiences. From the best travel destinations that cater to mature travelers, to tips on travel insurance and safety, we’ve got you covered.
But travel is just the tip of the iceberg. We also delve into leisure activities and hobbies that you can pursue closer to home.
Whether you’re planning a grand adventure across continents or looking for local activities that enrich your daily life, our Travel & Leisure section offers a wealth of information to help you live your retirement years to the fullest.
Discover the best places for African Americans to retire abroad — from Portugal’s sun-drenched coastlines to Costa Rica’s lush valleys — with honest visa info, real costs, and community insights from people who’ve actually done it. Okay, real talk for a second. You’ve spent decades showing up. Clocking in early, staying late, raising kids, taking…
Smart, practical safety tips when traveling alone, from staying aware and packing well to avoiding scams and traveling with more confidence. Let’s be honest about solo travel for a second: it’s exciting, freeing, and occasionally just a tiny bit ridiculous. One minute you’re feeling like the main character, strolling through a new city with a…
Learn which of the following is not required to be inspected but should be checked weekly to help ensure safe travel and vehicle safety. Spoiler: it’s more than you think — and skipping these checks is how a $30 fix quietly becomes a $600 nightmare. My dad had this old saying: “A car will tell…
Simple, practical safety tips when hiking so you can stay prepared, avoid common mistakes, and enjoy the trail with a little more confidence. Hiking is one of those things that sounds beautifully simple. Put on some boots, grab some water, go look at trees. And sometimes it really is that simple. But sometimes it’s also…
Learn how to pack for travel abroad with this practical guide covering packing lists, luggage tips, and smart strategies for every kind of international trip. The first time I packed for an international trip, I brought four pairs of jeans to a country where it was 90 degrees and humid enough to wring out the…
Top countries to retire abroad in 2026—visas, cost of living, healthcare, safety, and lifestyle tips to help you move with confidence. If you’ve been googling top countries to retire abroad and then immediately opening a second tab for “how hard is it to get residency,” welcome. You’re in the right place. Retirement abroad can be…
Best inexpensive places to retire abroad in 2026—top countries, visas, healthcare, and realistic monthly budgets to plan your move. Moving your retirement overseas can be one of those decisions that starts as a “wild idea” and ends with you sipping coffee somewhere sunny thinking, Why didn’t I do this sooner? The appeal is pretty simple:…
Thinking about retiring abroad as an American? Here’s a practical, no-fluff guide to visas, costs, healthcare, taxes, and lifestyle so you can choose where to retire abroad with confidence. Thinking about retiring outside the U.S.? I get the appeal. A lot of us daydream about waking up somewhere with better weather, friendlier neighbors, and a…
Finding the right overseas travel insurance for seniors doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here’s everything you need to know to travel confidently at any age. There’s something quietly rebellious about a 70-year-old boarding a flight to Lisbon with nothing but a carry-on and a bucket list. I love that energy. Retirement travel is one of…
Best places to retire abroad on Social Security—affordable countries, benefit rules, visas, healthcare, taxes, and safety in one practical guide. If you’ve ever caught yourself daydreaming about sipping coffee on a cobblestone street in Lisbon (or eating tacos on a Tuesday like it’s a sport) while your Social Security check quietly shows up and does…