How Holland Does Spring (Tulips for days!) and an 87-year old Peace Corps Volunteer!

Spring Done Right: Tip-Toeing Through the Tulips at Keukenhof Gardens in Holland

Spring has sprung!

And no one does Spring like Holland. Join your GypsyNesters in a romp through the largest garden in Europe - the Keukenhof Garden.

What started out as a kitchen garden sporting herbs and veggies had morphed into over six million bulbs exploding into a glorious riot.

And it's only open for visitors eight weeks out of the year... CONTINUE READING >>

At 87, She’s the Oldest Current Peace Corps Volunteer

Alice Carter heard JFK's call and responded 50 years later! Rock on Ms. Carter, rock on! Read her inspiring story!




Top Ten Ways to Scare Your Boomerang Kid Out of the House!

Ready to "get on with your life" but have an adult kid who needs a little nudge from the nest?

 Do you have a Boomerang that seems permanently parked in your basement, and you feel it's time for your chick to take wing and begin embracing all that life has to offer?

 With tongues firmly in cheek, your goofy GypsyNesters have developed some silly (and stealthy) solutions to wink-wink-nudge-nudge even the most stubborn fledgling from the nest -- and they may even think it's their own idea!

 10. Greet him at the door naked with a bottle of Viagra and a can of whipped cream and shout, "Honey, I guess we can't use the kitchen, our baby's home."

 9. Set his computer so all his ...CONTINUE READING >>

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A Caribbean Getaway without Hurting your Wallet

For years we had our very own backyard tropical paradise in the Virgin Islands, so now when the gloom and chill gets us wondering if spring will ever arrive, we can’t help but long for those sun drenched days again.

There’s no better way to beat the winter blues than a visit to the tropics, especially a tropical getaway without spending an arm and a leg.... CONTINUE READING >>

TripAdviser Thinks We Rock—Check Us Out!

So proud to be honored by TripAdvisor!

 "Who says millennials do it better? When it comes to travel, age is but a number. As you think about retirement and all that free time you’ll have, consider taking a different approach.

 TripAdvisor rounded up 20 baby boomer travel bloggers as inspiration to get out there and travel"... SEE 'EM ALL >>

BAM! Meet us in Vegas, Baby!

For years we had our very own backyard tropical paradise in the Virgin Islands, so now when the gloom and chill gets us wondering if spring will ever arrive, we can’t help but long for those sun drenched days again.

There’s no better way to beat the winter blues than a visit to the tropics, especially a tropical getaway without spending an arm and a leg.... CONTINUE READING >>

BAM! Meet us in Vegas, Baby!

It's fun, it's fabulous, it's Vegas-baby! Come join us for a big time at the BAM - we're speaking this year! CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE! >>

See our full schedule of events, where you can meet up with us, and where we'll be taking you next! 

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The Windmills of Holland... & My 7 Vows to My 1st Son-in-law (The Piglet's Getting Married!)

Tilting at Windmills in Kinderdijk, Holland

Nothing says Holland like windmills, and no place is more windmill laden (there are nineteen!) than the little town of Kinderdijk - so, of course, we had to investigate.

Join us as we learn how windmills work, listen to some (very) tall tales, and find out that people actually lived... CONTINUE READING >>

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Seven Things I Vow to My First Son-in-law (and the One Thing I Ask of Him!)

Congrats to our wonderful daughter, The Piglet, and her fiancé - they're engaged and David and I are thrilled! 

Of course - me being me - I'm also a bit freaked out about being the perfect mother-in-law to this wonderful man.

What? Me? A mother-in-law? That’s some heady, for-the-rest-of-my-life stuff!

I asked our wise GypsyNester community for advice and... CONTINUE READING >>

The Ultimate Baby Boomer and Empty Nester Gift Guide!

Ah, the holidays are upon us, and as sure as the season’s first chills -- and the smell of pine fills the air -- the madness of the malls cannot be far behind.

Your thoughtful GypsyNesters want to save everyone a trip through the horrifying madness that goes on at the mall this time of year by sharing this hand-dandy gift guide!... SEE ALL OF OUR SPECTACULAR GIFT SUGGESTIONS! >>

Why We are Honored to be a PBS Next Avenue “Sites We Love”

Have you ever had something really good happen to you out of the blue?

That's how we felt when PBS's Next Avenue contacted us saying that they were featuring us as a Sites We Love.

Shut up! we thought. This seriously can't be happening. We freaking LOVE Next Avenue... CLICK TO SEE WHY WE ARE SO HONORED >>

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Cruising Holland and Belgium, A Live Blog

Our live-blog continues - through Holland and Belgium - we're having a blast out here! Join us LIVE... CONTINUE READING >>

We had a blast with Kim Bailey of News Talk Florida - talkin' our craziest food experiences!.. CLICK TO LISTEN!

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Cruising Amidst Tulips & Windmills... and our Stars Came Out to Shine!

Spring has sprung and we're ready to embrace it fully! And what better way to celebrate the new season than to head to the flower capital of the world - Holland!

But that's not all kids - we'll be sailing into Belgium too! Join us LIVE as we spend 10 days in the Low Countries...... CONTINUE READING >>

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Our Stars Came Out to Shine: Going Gypsy's Release Party!

There are few words to describe our feelings about the outpouring of love and wonderfulness that was Going Gypsy's release party.

So, very unlike our wordy selves, we shall let pictures say the thousand words. As if a thousand words could ever be enough... CONTINUE READING >>

Going Gypsy is now available!

And to celebrate, we're giving some signed first editions away!

Are you ready to find out how you can win?.. I WANT TO WIN GOING GYPSY!

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Frankly My Dear, it's Amsterdam! Did we stay out of trouble?

Amsterdam has a reputation, but the hedonistic side of this city is just a small part of what attracts so many people.

For us, that aspect was a mere curiosity; the real allure is the entirely distinctive personality of this vibrant, energetic, aqua-centric city.

So did we stay out of trouble? Depends how you define trouble... CONTINUE READING >>

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How the Anne Frank House Made Me Feel

The Diary of a Young Girl was the first coming-of-age story I'd ever read. And it hit me hard for a number of reasons.

So, Anne Frank House was at the very top of my list of places to visit when we arrived in Amsterdam.


The house is the actual building where the Anne and her family --and four others -- hid before they were betrayed and captured by the Nazis... CONTINUE READING >>

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Amsterdam to the Top of the World by Train

Are we crazy? It's possible we've finally gone off the rails.

When Eurail contacted us to see if we'd like to take advantage of a 15-day rail pass, David the Train Nut's pupils got wide and his answer was a resounding YES!

Veronica was all aboard too, and started dreaming of a wintertime jaunt to sunny Spain. David, however, had other plans. He suggested Scandinavia.

Veronica was not so onboard with this. Right. Let's head north into the cold and dark. Why, pray tell? Then David said two words: Northern Lights.

That did it. Join us LIVE as we embark on a wintry expedition above the Arctic Circle... CONTINUE READING >>

Check Out Where We Stayed in Amsterdam (Hint: It's a Houseboat!)

One of many interesting aspects of Amsterdam that we noticed upon arriving were the colorful houseboats lining the canals - there are about 2,400 of these semi-seafaring gems docked along the walls of the city.

We were overjoyed to have the opportunity to stay on one of them during...CONTINUE READING >>

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