Seniors Volunteering Around the World

Seniors Volunteering Around the World As a young college graduate, I headed to Europe for a year and a half of adventures. Upon returning to California, I said to myself, “I’m a teacher. I need to get my credential!” And when I had that, adventure called once again, so I applied to the Peace Corps,...

Travel Discounts for Seniors

Travel Discounts for Seniors Typically, senior status starts at age 65 in the U.S. and at 60 in much of the rest of the world. As a senior, you will find discounts you expect, like on Southwest Airlines and via AARP (in the US), and unadvertised ones that will surprise you. Try flashing a smile...

Unique Things for Seniors to Do in England

Unique Things for Seniors to Do in England Great Britain is famous for a wealth of historic castles, stately homes, museums, art galleries, exquisite gardens, and many unique, even unusual attractions. At My Aging Parent, you’ll find suggestions for day trips and activities, including free days out, historical...

More London – Part 3

More London – Part 3 We continued our walk, through the crowds of tourists whom we blatantly disdained. They were typical loud Americans and we were cool, well-traveled, and sophisticated college students. We’d been to Canada and Mexico, after all. We continued through Green Park into...

Exploring London – Part 2

Exploring London – Part 2 The next morning, before we left, we each had to help out with cleanup. Terry was stuck with bathroom duty and I had to sweep and empty waste baskets. It wasn’t too bad (for me anyway), and we finished quickly. We stored our backpacks in the hostel’s locked storeroom....