One Perfect Day in Heidelberg: Castles, Cobblestones, and Cake

One Perfect Day in Heidelberg: Castles, Cobblestones, and Cake

By Grandpa Bo There’s a reason Heidelberg is one of the most beloved cities in Germany — it looks like a fairy tale, but you don’t have to climb a tower or

Why We Chose a Package Deal (and How Travelocity Made It Easy)

Why We Chose a Package Deal (and How Travelocity Made It Easy)

Affiliate Disclaimer This post contains affiliate links. That means I may earn a commission if you book through them, at no extra cost to you. Explore great Travelocity package deals for your

5 Weekend Trips Every Empty Nester Should Take

5 Weekend Trips Every Empty Nester Should Take

You’ve done your time in the carpool lane, sat through enough middle school band concerts, and finally reclaimed your weekends. Now, you might be wondering about the best weekend trips for empty

Why Gulf Shores in the Fall Is the South’s Best-Kept Secret (And How to Book It Right Now)

Why Gulf Shores in the Fall Is the South’s Best-Kept Secret (And How to Book It Right Now)

Let the Florida crowds have their spring break. Let Orange Beach take the summer chaos. Gulf Shores in the fall? That’s where the smart, over-50 crowd heads when they want sunshine, seafood,

Stuff I Wish I Knew at 30 (From a 55-Year-Old Grandpa Who’s Seen Some Things)

Stuff I Wish I Knew at 30 (From a 55-Year-Old Grandpa Who’s Seen Some Things)

If you’re in your 30s and think you’ve got life figured out, that’s adorable. Truly. I thought the same thing, but now I often reflect on what I wish I knew at

How My Backyard Turned Into a Wildlife Reality Show

How My Backyard Turned Into a Wildlife Reality Show

You hit a certain age and realize you don’t need cable when your backyard has more drama than a Real Housewives reunion. Mine? It’s a full-blown nature documentary with zero funding and

3 Effortless Day Trips from Munich That Over-50 Travelers Will Love

3 Effortless Day Trips from Munich That Over-50 Travelers Will Love

Ah, it’s a wonderful Sunday morning in June, in the Midwest of the USA and all I’m thinking about is my upcoming trip to Germany! So, let’s get into some of the

10 Things Men Think While Trapped in an Antique Mall

10 Things Men Think While Trapped in an Antique Mall

Survival Tips from a Grandpa Who’s Been There Let me start by saying this: I love my wife. I’d take a bullet for her. But I’ve also taken a three-hour stroll through

Welcome to Grandpa Bo: Life After 50 Gets Better (and Weirder)

Welcome to Grandpa Bo: Life After 50 Gets Better (and Weirder)

If you’re over 50, still kicking, and a little confused how you got here so fast—you’re in good company. That’s exactly what makes a Life after 50 blog an invaluable companion for