Ten reasons to travel solo after 50 August 4, 2009
Posted by tracybarnett in : Travel wisdom , 2commentsNo, I haven’t gotten there yet, but I’m gearing up for it. And a blog posting today from Solo Traveler inspired me to share it, and to add my own ruminations about solo travel.
As women, many of us are all too ready to immerse ourselves in the reality of our travel partner – whether it be our life partner or just a friend we’ve met along the way. And while this can be companionable and safe, perhaps even romantic and fun, it can sometimes take the edge off what might be a more growthful, more powerful experience of the place and ourselves in it.
Traveling alone can push us out of our comfort zone, compelling us to live a bit more in the present moment and connecting more intimately with the people and places around us.
Now, check out Janice’s ten reasons, and a thoroughly wonderful travel blog.
Ten reasons to travel solo after 50
Mexico City offers tourists a healthy deal August 3, 2009
Posted by tracybarnett in : Mexico , add a commentAnother good reason to visit Mexico: Mexico City, in an innovative move designed to combat fear of swine flu, is offering free health insurance to national and international travelers, the LA Times reported today.
Anyone staying in a Mexico City hotel will receive free hospitalization, prescription drugs, doctor’s care and even hotel accommodations during convalescence.
A total of 353 people have died of the virus worldwide since the so-called pandemic hit the news in April. Meanwhile, several hundred people die of regular flu each week, as CNN pointed out.
Mexico’s tourism industry, one of the country’s most important sources of income, has been battered by the wave of negative press coverage, first because of drug-related violence (virtually none of which has affected tourists) and then swine flu (ditto). Which is a shame, since Mexico is home to an enormous wealth of culture, history, cuisine and some of the friendliest people in the world – and it’s right next door.
As for me, I’ll be going to Mexico as soon and as often as possible. With or without free health insurance.
