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The Ageless Traveler--Cruising Around Britain, Become a Travel Coach, Underground Journeys in Sardinia, Britain, and South Africa, Come with Us To Kenya or Morocco, The Ageless Traveler Podcast Playlist
Published 20 days ago • 5 min read
Dear Ageless Traveler,
I’ve been reflecting on how much I love travel and what it's done for me at different stages of my life. When I was a child, travel opened my eyes to the big world. In my teens, I learned to be independent and adventurous. In my mature years, travel has given me better health, greater self-confidence, and a chance to contribute.
Culture Vulture: Underground Journeys in Sardinia, Britain, and South Africa
Luxury Travel For Less: Cruising from Southampton Around Britain and Beyond
On this week’s podcast, I interview Sahara Rose De Vore and share the details of our June 10th webinar on making money and finding great fulfillment as a Travel Coach. Is it for you? Find out on the latest podcast.
Never stop traveling
Cheers,
Adriane
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P.P.S. Something New:
If Africa or Morocco has been whispering your name, don’t ignore it. I’m personally curating two extraordinary journeys—one to Kenya with Ronick Tours and one to Morocco with Sahari Tours—designed specifically for Ageless Travelers who want depth, comfort, and a little magic.
Spots will be very limited. If you even have a flicker of interest, reply here and write or say “AFRICA” or “MOROCCO.” I’ll send you dates, pricing, and first access before we open this publicly.
This Week's Highlights
On Our Podcast
The Travel Coach Certificate Program
My special guest on this week’s podcast is Sahara Rose De Vore, Founder and CEO of The Travel Coach Network.
Our discussion guides you through The Travel Coach Certification Program, the world's first and only ICF-accredited program designed to help folks use travel as a tool for healing, self-discovery, transformation, wellness, reaching life goals, and having FUN! Listen Here
Ask Adriane
Q. When is the best time to go to Morocco? I prefer the winter months if the weather is usually good then.
A. Winter in Morocco? According to Semra Hunter, Founder of Saharai,a guest on our recent podcast on visiting Morocco, winter is a great time of year in that country. If you want pleasant weather, fewer crowds, and better prices, winter is your friend—especially in cities like Marrakech, Rabat, and Fez. Daytime temperatures are usually in the 60s–70s°F range.
You can stroll the souks, sip mint tea on a rooftop, and not melt. But mornings and nights can be chilly, and if you head into the Sahara Desert, it gets downright cold after sunset. I’m talking, “Why didn’t I pack gloves?”
Winter bonus events:
Yennayer (January): A cultural gem celebrating Amazigh heritage with music and traditional food.
International Nomads Festival (usually winter): Deep desert vibes—music, storytelling, and nomadic culture. Not touristy, very real.
I compiled the first The Ageless Traveler Playlist. Each episode explores topics that you have told me pique your curiosity, such as growth-oriented experiences like rafting the Grand Canyon, travel stories like Carol Dolinko’s, creating lasting memories like living in Great English Country Houses, solving problems like downsizing for a life of travel, and curious locations like Uganda, and much more.
This playlist was inspired by a recent survey that revealed that “Six in 10 Americans find themselves more curious as the years go by (57%).” Talker Research for National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions. The survey of 2,000 Americans explored how older people are maintaining their zest for life and found that 70% are interested in being adventurous and keeping things exciting, with the desire to try new things (76%).
There’s a secret world below the streets of Cagliari, home to a network of religious crypts, tunnels, caves, and WWII bomb shelters. The underground tour visits the candlelit Salesian School tunnels and the stone cavern of Santa Restituta, a 5th-century martyr. The cave sheltered locals during the WWII bombings of Cagliari. The Area Archeologica di Sant’ Eulia is the underground section of a museum where you can see a Roman toilet (you read that right) and other Roman ruins.
An hour and a half from Johannesburg lies the origin of our species. The first humanoid, Lucy, is said to have tripped on a rock, missed an animal trap, and fallen through a prehistoric floor into a cave. She was not alone. After her death, many millennials moved on and marched on. Hence, the cave is called the Cradle of Humankind. I had the privilege to spelunk there last August. I did a credible job, as the only person over 50 to take the slippery route…BUT IT CAN BE DONE.
From South Africa, we move to Castleton, England, the Black Plaguetown that offers underground experiences to look for Blue John, a stone found only in the area's caves. The stones are very fragile, like opals, and come in saturated blues. Jewelry stores dot the main streets of the town. Two cave excursions offer both spelunking, walking through caves, and a boat through a cave. You can take an excursion to polish your own Blue John.
Luxury Travel for Less
I’ve sailed in and out of Southampton or Tilbury more times than I can count— I took my first voyage in 1981. These are not your ordinary cruises. I’ve sailed to places that stay with me—Orkney Islands, the Channel Islands, and even gone as far as Murmansk and Arkhangelsk, Russia. I enjoy a Ceilidh in the Hebrides.
The colorful Isle of Mull and Ireland’s Aran Islands offer rugged beauty, deep history, and moments that make you stop and say, "This is why I travel."
If you are already familiar with Stonehenge, visit the Orkneys to meet hard-working archaeologists and their students excavating mysterious ruins, with no fences to get in the way of seeing them. On Cunard, where I am an enrichment speaker, I enjoy the transatlantic crossing for which they are so famous.
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