![\"Senior](\"https:\/\/www.travelwithachallenge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Polarbear.jpg\")
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Welcome to the Travel with a Challenge<\/i> library of richly-illustrated feature articles arranged by topic.<\/strong> Or, you may prefer to browse this diverse collection by country destination<\/a> or by using our heavily-browsed travel theme pages<\/a> that assemble groups of articles into geographic regions or interests such as bird and nature vacations, wellness and spiritual vacations, volunteer vacations or cruise and train travel. Click on any of the topic titles below to go straight to specific article listings.<\/b> \nAccessible Travel<\/a> Historical Travel<\/a> <\/a> Accessible Africa tours and safaris guidebook<\/a> encourages people with limited mobility or wheelchairs to explore with disability-friendly tours and safaris or even independently.<\/p>\n Victoria, British Columbia has exciting, educational marine wildlife attractions<\/a>, on land and cruising some picturesque islands, all easy and accessible for seniors and families.<\/p>\n Accessible travel expert, Candy Harrington, offers tips for wheelchair and disabled vacationers looking for travel accommodation<\/a> to meet their needs.<\/p>\n Learn dozens of ways African elephants communicate and discover tour operators, including specialists in accessible travel <\/a>who will lead you into elephant territory.<\/p>\n Go along on a nature safari with a difference to two South African parks where tracking wildlife on foot is all part of the fun! Includes many safari tour operator listings, including Accessible Tours<\/a>, for a variety of African destinations. Overtourism can spoil a great vacation unless you either avoid it or plan for it. Kurt Kutay of Wildland Adventures offers six ways to ensure your holiday expectations are met<\/a>.<\/p>\n Visit Canada\u2019s Yukon Territory<\/a> and immerse in a mix of wilderness, wildlife, rich aboriginal heritage and colorful Gold Rush history.<\/p>\n Try something different by staying at Amsterdam\u2019s Lloyd Hotel & Cultural Embassy<\/a>. It’s been authentically restored from an 80-year history as a New World European emigrant center, a Jewish refugee center and a prison into an internationally-acclaimed hotel with one- to five-star rooms all under one roof!<\/p>\n Travel to Canada\u2019s Wild Pacific Coast of Vancouver Island<\/a> to stay in style at three of Ucluelet\u2019s newest luxury lodges and resorts. They are all self-catering so you may eat in or out as the spirit dictates!<\/p>\n Six adventurous, unconventional, sometimes downright strange places to sleep<\/a> while traveling on vacation. Try a sphere hanging in a tree, a vintage airplane, a silver mine or a sleep at a zoo.<\/p>\n Chemainus, British Columbia<\/a>, is an outdoor gallery of over 40 world-renowned building-sized wall murals illustrating the town’s history. Stay at one of its bed & breakfasts, take in world-class theater productions, enjoy kayaking and a surprising mix of wonderful eateries.<\/p>\n With this introduction to Europe’s rural tourism and farm holidays<\/a>, discover what is going on in 28 countries from Britain to Greece, now representing 15% of the continent’s tourism.<\/p>\n An increasing number of hostels around the world<\/a> offer budget travelers better accommodation, delicious food and a diversity of activities, classes and tours.<\/p>\n Our story takes readers inside the house sitting experience and suggests tips for successful house and pet sitting holidays<\/a> as a low-budget travel option.<\/p>\n Canada’s capital, Ottawa<\/a>: a year round travel delight with many festivals, cultural events and great natural setting. Historic accommodations make a great sleeping choice too.<\/p>\n Cultural history and cuisine vacations in Quebec<\/a> feature historic accommodations in Old Montreal, Eastern Townships and Old Quebec City.<\/p>\n Pros and cons of holiday rentals in Spain: the idea of self catering apartments vs hotels<\/a> is examined in this article, tips which can be applied to other holiday destinations as well.<\/p>\n Carriacou and Petite Martinique<\/a> are two less-visited Caribbean islands of Grenada, keeping their own authentic beat and rural way of life in a nation still unspoiled by mass tourism.<\/p>\n Take a cruise through numerous locks of Ontario’s historic and picturesque Rideau Canal<\/a> or drive alongside and stay at historic accommodations. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n South of Cancun on the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico’s Riviera Maya<\/a> offers birds, nature, authentic Mayan cultural history, as well as a taste of eco-living on Quintana Roo coast.<\/p>\n Learn about successful strategies for exchanging homes<\/a> for memorable, low-budget vacations around the world.<\/p>\n Discover Maui’s most Hawaiian hotel<\/a> where guests quickly become part of the Hawaiian family, learning about culture through a menu of free activities and an unmistakable “aloha” atmosphere that appeal to every generation.<\/p>\n Victoria, British Columbia, Canada boasts five boutique hotels and inns with personality<\/a> — luxurious accommodations, distinctive stories, gourmet breakfasts and other pleasant treats.<\/p>\n Take the Evangeline Trail along Nova Scotia\u2019s Bay of Fundy<\/a> while enjoying historic inns, gourmet seafood and natural wonders.<\/p>\n Visit the famous Lipizzan horses on their Lipica Stud Farm in Slovenia<\/a> where visitors can tour, ride and even stay on this historic, elegant estate.<\/p>\n Try staying at Trinidad’s small-scale, locally-owned hotels, inns and guest houses<\/a> and sample the best in fresh local Creole and Trinidad cuisine.<\/p>\n Long a popular day-stop on Alaska’s cruise ship circuit, Juneau, Alaska’s capital<\/a>, is worth a longer visit, with its character accommodations and eateries, abundant nature and colorful native culture.<\/p>\n Learn about British Columbia, Canada’s exciting aboriginal vacations<\/a>, tour operators and accommodations where nature and colorful cultures are interpreted through native eyes.<\/p>\n Learn about Vancouver<\/a>, British Columbia’s unusual accommodations, tours, eateries, museums and local specialties you never new existed. Updated with new entries and images in 2014!<\/p>\n Travel writer, Margie Goldsmith, takes a horseback riding vacation<\/a> and lessons in Tuscany, Italy through picturesque countryside and well-preserved medieval towns. Her accommodations are definitely part of the story. <\/p>\n Hawaii offers much more than mainstream hotels and resorts – learn about distinctive accommodations<\/a> on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Big Island and Molokai that will add rich memories to your Hawaiian vacation.<\/p>\n Hawaii’ wellness providers<\/a>, planners, retreat centers and workshops on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island offer healthy holiday choices and accommodations to suit every taste and budget.<\/p>\n Visit an all-inclusive health resort<\/a> near Tucson, Arizona to discover how wellness vacations are as diverse in their agendas and activity choices as you would experience on a cruise ship<\/p>\n The desert city of Tucson, Arizona<\/a> offers a host of historic hotels, manicured gardens and character accommodations to tempt vacationers away from predictable generic hotel rooms.<\/p>\n Northeastern Florida’s historic accommodations<\/a> and sumptuous signature breakfasts make a visit to Amelia Island and St. Augustine unique and memorable. Many bike touring operators now offer electric bikes on their itineraries, allowing senior clients to continue an activity they enjoy. We highlight nine e-bike tours in ten countries<\/a> that include France, Germany, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Switzerland, Italy, and Belgium. And as a bonus for our readers, we have added Summer e-bike rides in Oregon and Washington’s Olympic Peninsula for 2026 as well!<\/p>\n An incorrigible senior hiker and backpacker tackles challenging Patagonia while hiking trails in Chile and Argentina<\/a>. You will be inspired to consider new challenges yourself when you read her story.<\/p>\n American Watercolor artist Jennifer Lawson paints her away along 500 miles of the Camino de Santiago<\/a>, capturing Spain’s landscapes, food, animals and people encountered on her challenging daily adventures. <\/p>\n Regardless of age, demand for women-only adventure travel<\/a> is greatly increasing, encouraging women beyond their comfort zones. Wilderness yoga, glamping in the wild, kayaking, biking and horseback riding are all part of a demand for transformational travel.<\/p>\n This photo essay highlights ten of Europe\u2019s most influential pilgrimage walking routes <\/a>in Britain, France, Spain, Switzerland, Germany and Italy. Descriptions, maps and distance charts help potential pilgrims make up their mind.<\/p>\n Head to Canada\u2019s wild west coast known as the Pacific Rim to stay in the small village of Ucluelet and experience loads of active wildlife adventures and attractions, eat like royalty and enjoy a variety of unusual accommodations<\/a>.<\/p>\n Join our 72-year-old author on her four-day hike as she takes on the significant elevation changes and weather challenges of New Zealand\u2019s iconic Milford Track <\/a>on the South Island.<\/p>\n Learn about nine routes to Spain\u2019s Santiago de Compostela<\/a> pilgrimage site, and different terrains you will encounter on each route.<\/p>\n Trekking the Tour du Mont Blanc is one of Europe\u2019s classic hikes<\/a> with an oval route through the western Alps of France, Switzerland and Italy. It\u2019s 10 to 12 days long with refugios to stay along the route, and senior-friendly too!<\/p>\n An intrepid senior adventurer treks with a train of camels<\/a> across part of Australia’s rugged Simpson Desert, pushing body and mind to the limit.<\/p>\n Learn eight compelling reasons to consider a stimulating vacation in Wales<\/a> on Britain’s western flank, whether you are interested in food and wine, history, spectacular parks and outdoor recreation or wildlife.<\/p>\n A day of walking in Botswana’s Okavango Delta<\/a> leads to unexpected challenges that include learning about uses for animal dung and having a dung spitting contest.<\/p>\n Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies<\/a> offers 10 horseback riding wilderness nature holidays, June to September, senior-friendly camping and riding vacations.<\/p>\n Plenty of seniors these days are climbing Tanzania’s 19,341-foot Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. Our 68-year-old author tells her own unexpected story<\/a>.<\/p>\n This article covers a three-day senior-friendly whitewater rafting trip on Oregon’s Rogue River<\/a> with lodge-tp-lodge accommodation.<\/p>\n Grandma Wears Hiking Boots<\/em> is an active outdoor guidebook<\/a> to the wilderness parks, cuisine and winery attractions of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley.<\/p>\n Small-ship expedition cruises are taking adventure exploration to the ends of the earth. See our exciting spotlight on new frontiers of travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n Step by step, two senior ladies prepare for the challenge of hiking to the top of 14,000 foot Pikes Peak in Colorado<\/a>. An inspiring story!<\/p>\n Walking and hiking between picturesque historic villages in Cinque Terre National Park, Italy<\/a> is a popular Mediterranean coastal holiday.<\/p>\n Thailand’s marine treasures<\/a> beneath the sea are revealed on a scuba diving liveaboard holiday in the Similan Islands, including a close encounter with a whale shark. Even if diving is not a priority, the images in this article are dazzling!<\/p>\n What to do after walking Spain’s Camino de Santiago? How about Italy’s Via Francigena<\/a>, a pilgrim walking route from the Alps to Rome, laced with wine and food tasting.<\/p>\n Active adventure travel writer, Margie Goldsmith, spends a day far north of the Arctic Circle with a Lapland reindeer herder, 21st century-style, and learns about the traditions and challenges<\/a> of this declining profession in northern Finland.<\/p>\n A small-ship cruise explores Peru’s Amazon River tributaries<\/a>, spotting wildlife on day and night expeditions and visiting remote villages while adventure cruising.<\/p>\n Active adventure travel writer, Margie Goldsmith, shares her riding and hiking vacation in Patagonia<\/a>, one of the world\u2019s less visited regions straddling southern Argentina and Chile.<\/p>\n NOT OPERATING AT PRESENT<\/strong> Experience the famous Molokai Mule Ride<\/a> down a 1,700 foot cliff with 26 switchbacks to the former Kalaupapa leper colony to learn about the settlement\u2019s infamous past and compassionate present. Father Damien becomes Saint Damien in October 2009, perhaps leading to some new pilgrimage travel there?<\/p>\n In this inspiring, entertaining addition to our Camino collection, perennial traveler and book author, Robert Ward, speaks about his many journeys on the Camino: its \u201ceternal newness\u201d and its \u201cdeep, persistent rhythms of the road<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n Stroll and hike the French Riviera, western C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur<\/a>, a memorable holiday for active seniors to discover mountain footpaths, local islands, medieval villages, and dramatic shoreline trails.<\/p>\n Join a small group of seniors on an active ElderTreks exploration<\/a> of unique national parks and richly historic towns throughout Slovenia and Croatia.<\/p>\n Two senior women walk Spain\u2019s Camino de Santiago<\/a> with backpacks on and staying in pilgrim hostels for 751 kilometers from the French border to Santiago de Compostela.<\/p>\n Learn about British Columbia, Canada’s exciting aboriginal vacations<\/a>, tour operators and accommodations where nature and colorful cultures are interpreted through native eyes.<\/p>\n Visit the famous Lipizzan horses on their Lipica Stud Farm in Slovenia<\/a> where visitors can tour, ride and even stay on this historic, elegant estate.<\/p>\n Thousands of people, toddlers to seniors, join the Great Victorian Bike Ride<\/a> for nine days of cycling Australia’s spectacularly scenic Great Ocean Road.<\/p>\n Include one or more UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/a> in your next vacation to immerse in the most precious natural attractions and human cultural sites on earth.<\/p>\n From the Sierra Nevada Mountains to its deepest valley bottoms, discover Yosemite National Park<\/a>‘s wilderness vacations on foot, by car and on horseback.<\/p>\n Trinidad is developing rural, natural area tourism, training local people as guides and hosts, opening up lesser-known areas to adventure travel interests<\/a> like biking, hiking and kayaking.<\/p>\n A helicopter ride onto the Mendenhall Glacier<\/a> leads to a thrilling new experience of hiking on Juneau, Alaska’s most accessible glacier.<\/p>\n For active seniors, take a hike up Mount Aaron<\/a> and experience the hospitality of Bedouin tribal people near Petra, Jordan.<\/p>\n Travel writer, Margie Goldsmith, takes a horseback riding vacation<\/a> and lessons in Tuscany, Italy through picturesque countryside and well-preserved medieval towns.<\/p>\n From Europe to Australia, active seniors sign up for educational Sail Training adventures<\/a> or join Tall Ships’ Races for an exciting vacation at sea.<\/p>\n Senior travelers find walking and hiking easier and safer with trekking poles and staffs<\/a>, so learn how to choose and use them effectively.<\/p>\n Come along for the ride on a new zipline adventure<\/a> course high in the tropical mountain rainforest of Maui, Hawaii where half the clients are over 50.<\/p>\n Island-hopping from Maine, U.S.A. to New Brunswick, Canada is a rewarding active camping vacation for intermediate ocean kayakers<\/a>.<\/p>\n Learn dozens of ways African elephants<\/a> communicate and discover tour operators who will lead you into the wild to observe them.<\/p>\n Go on a Sierra Club walking tour of Britain’s picturesque Cotswold region<\/a> to explore nature and English history.<\/p>\n Go along on a nature safari<\/a> with a difference to two South African parks. Tracking wildlife on foot is all part of the fun!<\/p>\n Explore Mexico’s vast Copper Canyon<\/a> region in a richly illustrated three part spotlight that features the geology, natural history and indigenous culture of the region.<\/p>\n Family travel<\/a> is front and center as a veteran travel writer shares his hitchhiking experiences in Ireland with Mom and a rigorous walk across England with Dad.<\/p>\n Veteran travel expedition leader, Geoff Green, shares his checklist for choosing the best adventure tours<\/a> from Antarctica to the North Pole.<\/p>\n Tour operator, Active Journeys, offers wise advice on physically preparing for a walking holiday<\/a>, choosing comfortable boots and daypacks.<\/p>\n An active travel exploration through Ireland’s Aran Islands and County Clare<\/a> provides healing and encouragement during a family reunion.<\/p>\n Walk northern Spain’s Camino de Santiago<\/a> in the footsteps of millions of pilgrims over more than 1,000 years and experience the fascination of this route.<\/p>\n Join a two-week guided hiking tour of China’s Great Wall<\/a> which includes village encounters, lots of history and memorable meals off the beaten path. Sea kayaking is safe, satisfying and great exercise for active seniors to explore nature while on vacation. See five destinations and tours<\/a> to consider in Corsica, Cuba, British Columbia, Mexico and the Galapagos Islands. <\/p>\n Many bike touring operators now offer electric bikes on their itineraries, allowing senior clients to continue an activity they enjoy. We highlight nine e-bike tours in ten countries<\/a> that include France, Germany, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Switzerland, Italy, and Belgium.<\/p>\n A small ship luxury cruise north from Split, Croatia<\/a> reveals a magical mix of history, distinctive culture and dramatic natural environments.<\/p>\n As the second longest coral reef in the world, Belize\u2019s Mesoamerican reef<\/a> is a diver and snorkeler dream destination to discover many species of fish, coral, marine mammals and learn about the unique challenges these reef dwellers face.<\/p>\n Travel on a Trans-Siberian rail journey<\/a> from China through Mongolia across Siberia to Russia, all first class on a Road Scholar educational holiday with expert-led excursions and lectures along the way. <\/p>\n Regardless of age, demand for women-only adventure travel<\/a> is greatly increasing, encouraging women beyond their comfort zones. Wilderness yoga, glamping in the wild, kayaking, biking and horseback riding are all part of a demand for transformational travel.<\/p>\n Rome, the \u201cEternal City\u201d is well known for its historic landmarks above ground, but this article takes you underground<\/a> to visit the deeper layers of history that archaeologists are currently finding. <\/p>\n Take an expeditionary cruise through Canada\u2019s Northwest Passage<\/a> and down the west coast of Greenland, while encountering wildlife up close, learning about the Inuit culture and visiting small Arctic communities.<\/p>\n Learn about nine routes to Spain\u2019s Santiago de Compostela<\/a> pilgrimage site, and different terrains you will encounter on each route.<\/p>\n Cruise aboard a traditional canal boat through Holland\u2019s extensive waterways on a 12-day art appreciation tour<\/a>, highlighting both past and present artists. Lessons are also offered aboard by the Dutch artist\/tour leader.<\/p>\n Learn the facts about the mighty walrus<\/a>, a circumpolar marine mammal that is very recognizable but seldom viewed in the wild. Adventure travelers may now journey to the High Arctic to spot polar bears, whales and walruses face to face.<\/p>\n Article about the benefits of small group travel<\/a> and tips for making your tour successful. We also highlight some of the best small group tour operators on the planet.<\/p>\n The Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska\u2019s Panhandle best suits small-ship adventure exploration<\/a> featuring close-up wildlife viewing, spectacular glacier fjords, and rewarding insights into the local native Tlingit cultural heritage and contemporary lifestyle.<\/p>\n An intrepid senior adventurer treks with a train of camels<\/a> across part of Australia’s rugged Simpson Desert, pushing body and mind to the limit.<\/p>\n Ontario’s small-ship lake, river and canal cruises<\/a> showcase history and nature from Kingston and the Thousand Islands to Peterborough and Lake Huron.<\/p>\n In The Bahamas, discover traditional country cuisine with a Tru Bahamian Food Tours<\/a> that embraces a walking, talking and tasting experience through the back streets of Old Nassau.<\/p>\n A day of walking in Botswana’s Okavango Delta<\/a> leads to unexpected challenges that include learning about uses for animal dung and having a dung spitting contest.<\/p>\n Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies<\/a> offers 10 horseback riding wilderness nature holidays, June to September, senior-friendly camping and riding vacations.<\/p>\n Whether you are a casual appreciator of birds or a passionate bird watcher, learn about the best small ship cruises<\/a> for up-close bird viewing at remote destinations around the world.<\/p>\n Plenty of seniors these days are climbing Tanzania’s 19,341-foot Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. Our 68-year-old author tells her own unexpected story<\/a>.<\/p>\n This article covers a three-day senior-friendly whitewater rafting trip on Oregon’s Rogue River<\/a> with lodge-tp-lodge accommodation.<\/p>\n Small-ship expedition cruises are taking adventure exploration to the ends of the earth. See our exciting spotlight on new frontiers of travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n A group of women travelers visiting Rajasthan, Varanasi and north central India<\/a> have many new and unusual experiences at a very grassroots level.<\/p>\n Whale watching nature cruises<\/a> have grown worldwide. Discover the top five regions for observation of whales covering every season throughout the year.”>Whale watching nature cruises<\/a> have grown worldwide. Discover the top five regions for observation of whales covering every season throughout the year.<\/p>\n Read the touching account of the traditional wedding celebration of an American couple during their cultural and educational trip to Bhutan<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\n\n
\nAccommodations<\/a>
\nActive Travel<\/a>
\nAlternative Travel Tour Operators<\/a>
\nArt<\/a>
\nBear Watching<\/a>
\nBird Watching<\/a>
\nBook & Product Reviews<\/a>
\nCities of the World<\/a>
\nCruise, Barging, Sailing Vacations<\/a>
\nCuisine Vacations<\/a>
\nCultural\/Historical Travel<\/a>
\nCycling Vacations<\/a>
\nDiving\/Snorkeling Vacations<\/a>
\nDriving Vacations<\/a>
\nEarthwatch Institute<\/a>
\nEcotourism\/Nature Vacations<\/a>
\nEducational Travel<\/a>
\nElderhostel \/ Road Scholar<\/a>
\nFamily Travel<\/a>
\nGarden Tours<\/a>
\nHealth and Wellness<\/a>
\nHiking<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\nHome Exchanges\/House Sitting<\/a>
\nHorse Farm and Riding Vacations<\/a>
\nKayaking Vacations<\/a>
\nLanguage Learning<\/a>
\nLiving Abroad<\/a>
\nMarine (Ocean) Vacations<\/a>
\nMature Travel<\/a>
\nNature Vacations<\/a>
\nPainting, Music and Art Themes <\/a>
\nPhotography<\/a>
\nRV-Recreational Vehicle Travel<\/a>
\nRiver Rafting and Canoeing<\/a>
\nRural Tourism<\/a>
\nSpiritual Travel<\/a>
\nStorm Watching Vacations<\/a>
\nTrain Travel<\/a>
\nTravel for Seniors<\/a>
\nTravel Tips and Strategies<\/a>
\nTravel Operators<\/a>
\nVolunteer Vacations<\/a>
\nWalking\/Hiking Holidays<\/a>
\nWomen’s Travel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nAccessible Travel<\/span>
\nMany bike touring operators now offer electric bikes on their itineraries, allowing senior clients to continue an activity they enjoy. We highlight nine e-bike tours in ten countries<\/a> that include France, Germany, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Switzerland, Italy, and Belgium.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>
\nAccommodations<\/span>
\nBetween Vancouver and the Whistler ski resort is Squamish, British Columbia<\/a>, a charming small town rich in unique senior-friendly tourism activities for those interested in abundant nature, mining and railway history and taste testing locally-made craft brews and spirits.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>
\nActive Travel<\/span>
\nSea kayaking is safe, satisfying and great exercise for active seniors to explore nature while on vacation. See five destinations and tours<\/a> to consider in Corsica, Cuba, British Columbia, Mexico and the Galapagos Islands. <\/p>\n
\n<\/a>
\nAlternative Travel Tour Operators<\/span>
\nLearn fascinating facts about the illusive narwhal<\/a>, a tusk whale to observe in the Canadian High Arctic on Arctic Kingdom\u2019s summer tent camp safaris. <\/p>\n