If you're looking for a small group tour, on a small boat, that takes in some of the gems of Northern Italy on a scenic cruise, then a 6 night luxury river cruise vacation aboard La Bella Vita with European Waterways is something very special. 7 days in Italy experiencing travel at its slowest, …
Luxury Vacation Packing List : Tips You Need To Know
Whether you're traveling to a luxury resort or packing for a luxury beach vacation, it's important to pack wisely. Of course, packing for a vacation can be a bit of a hassle. But never fear – with this luxury vacation packing list, you'll be able to breeze through customs and start enjoying your …
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The Best Cacao Bliss Balls You’ll Ever Taste | You’ll Love This Sweet Snack Recipe
What are Cacao Bliss Balls? Cacao bliss balls are also known simply as bliss balls, or cacao protein balls, cacao energy balls, raw vegan energy balls, and just raw cacao balls. Whatever you choose to call them these raw sweet treats are delicious. Cacao bliss balls are made from ingredients …
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Women Over 50 Who Blog (Part 8)
Today I'm so happy to be introducing you to another talented woman in the Women Over 50 Who Blog series. The tribe of women in mid-life who are sharing their thoughts, ideas and tips about getting older in style is growing rapidly, and I love being able to feature them on Lifestyle …
Bellabox Beauty Box Subscriptions Australia
I love make up and beauty products. Always have, always will. And for me it's all about finding the right products which help you to feel and look healthy and let's face it - also help you to look younger than you really are. Beauty Box Subscriptions Australia. It's also about choice, which …
Best Tomato Soup Recipe
Just checking in for a quick 'Hi' and feeling extremely full after a big bowl of healthy tomato soup. I think this is probably the best tomato soup recipe I've come across. Thank you to my friend Jenny ... because she arrived for a simple curry evening at the weekend armed with a huge bag of …
Amazing Luxury Barge Cruise in France – Champagne Itinerary
We've just had the privilege of holidaying on a luxury barge cruise in France, travelling through the Champagne region with European Waterways. Quaffing champagne, guzzling gourmet food, discovering historic towns, exploring fantastic chateaux, and being awed by memorable battle spots was the …
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Smock Dress – Where to Buy
Do you love a smock dress? I do. Especially for those days when I either want to feel snug and warm, or I'm having a day when I just don't feel like wearing fitted clothes. A smock dress is the answer my friends, and they are super for travelling in as well, because you can spread out and lounge …
Women Over 50 Talk about their Jobs of Old.
For most of my married life I've been known as, "A trailing spouse." Doesn’t it sound awful? It sounds derogatory. I often wonder why no better term could have been coined for something which would become almost a career vocation for many expats. My job was to organise our international moves, …
10 Places Not to Miss along the North Devon Coast
The North Devon Coast in England's South West has much to offer. Whether you're a tourist, or a rambling enthusiast, or a holidaymaker in search of a quick UK break, you're on the write trail along the beautiful North Coast Devon because it offers pleasures in spades. Writers such as …
Top Blogs for Women Over 50 by Women Over 50 – Part 2
"Why I blog" by women over 50. Six more compelling blogs for women over 50. For the first post in the series featuring five other inspiring bloggers over the age of 50, please check out : Blogs by Women Over 50. Blogs for Women Over 50 - Why I Blog First up in today's post please let me …
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Super Salads. Warm Eggplant and Chorizo Salad
I love super salads, particularly ones that are a little different. Anyway, just had to share this quick and easy unusual warm salad recipe with you today. I'm not one for faffing around in the kitchen for hours, but love it when I hit on an easy but ever-so tasty recipe which I can prepare quickly …
Blogging Friday : The Challenges of Blogging
Bloggie Friday is back! To kick off the return series I'm sharing an infographic about why people start blogs, the challenges of blogging, and what concerns bloggers the most. I've been following Ramsay at Blog Tyrant almost since I started blogging, and can recommend Blog Tyrant as a hugely …
Save Money for Retirement – Ditch a Car
We're always on the look out for ways to save money for retirement. For us there was one easy no-brainer. One car would be sufficient, thank you. So I sent Dave packing on his bike, and I took possession of the car! LOL! But it wasn't really like that ... in reality we share the car and we were …
Senior Travel Advice from a Savvy ex Flight Attendant
Today a guest post from savvy ex flight attendant Nina Burakowski, offering senior travel advice for smart travelling at any age. But hey! You don't need to be a senior to read and benefit from this article ;) Have a good flight! Thanks to Miranda Kerr and her fellow entourage of flying …
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Lessons learnt from life abroad
I've lived 'abroad' for most of my life. These are the lessons learnt from life abroad. Life Lessons I like to think that I've learnt some life lessons along the way. Of course I forget them regularly. But this much I know is true. Set your own course through life and hold fast to your own …
How to Keep Your Hearing in Tip Top Shape with Australian Hearing.
Sponsored Post in conjunction with Australian Hearing. As we get older, all too often we start saying, “What,” a lot. And yikes, it’s generally all down to our hearing. How often do you consider your hearing and its health? If you’re like me, not very much because I think there’s a certain …
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Fun Things to do in Perth and 5 Fab Books You Just Have to Read
There are so many fun things to do in Perth, many of them free; from cycling the many bike tracks to walking along the river, to enjoying beautiful Kings Park, but for me one of the best things is to attend a festival. There are loads of wonderful Australian festivals and the Perth Writers …
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The Best Places to Retire Overseas.
Have you ever wondered where are the best places to retire overseas? Would you retire overseas? Or would you prefer to stay close to friends and family? Let's be frank though, many people are looking for the cheapest places to retire in the world because countries like Australia are considered …
10 Songs That Make You Cry
Music is such a part of daily life for me. And there are certain songs which arouse deep emotions in all of us. Songs that make you cry or tingle with emotion might consist of both sad and romantic songs, or evocative haunting instrumental music. Songs that make you cry As the tribute band …
How Northam WA taught me the importance of being nice.
This post has been removed as it is no longer relevant. Please see my travel blog https://zigazag.com for information about Western Australia …
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How to Have Whiter Teeth Naturally
Do you want to whiten your teeth and have a brighter smile? I think most of us over the age of 50 would like to have whiter teeth. But be guided by your dentist about teeth whitening procedures, and the best teeth whitening toothpaste is definitely the one recommended by your dentist. This …
Celebrity Chefs, Four Ingredients, Holiday Heaven. Welcome to WA!
If you could only lay your hands on four cooking ingredients, what would you buy and cook? This is one of the questions I asked four of the celebrity chefs who were appearing at the Margaret River Gourmet Escape in South West Australia last weekend. (Scroll on down for the celebrity chef …
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21 Tips for a Happy Marriage (without Marriage Counselling)
Yes! It's a Yes! On the evening of the day Australians voted Yes to same sex marriage (Yay Australia!) I mulled over the reasons so many of us, straight or gay, want to get married in the first place, and then started thinking about how to keep marriage happy (without resorting to marriage …
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The Subtle Art of Gratitude
I was chatting to my cousin the other day over a cup of coffee and we were reminiscing not only about how quickly life is flashing past, but also about the art of gratitude and how to be happier as you age. "It wasn't so long ago that I remember my mother saying to us cousins: It really doesn't …