Senior Travelers

Welcome to our corner of the internet! I’m Rich—retired U.S. Air Force, full-time wanderer, and living proof that adventure doesn’t have an expiration date.

I’ve been traveling most of my life, long before smartphones and GPS tried to tell us where to go. As a kid, I lived in Italy and zig-zagged through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. At 17, I joined the Air Force and spent 20 years racking up frequent flyer miles the hard way—stationed across the U.S. and overseas in Okinawa and Australia. I also picked up temporary assignments that dropped me everywhere from South Korea to New Zealand to Washington, DC. In short: if there was a boarding gate, I was probably in line.

Now, in retirement, I’ve traded military schedules for island time. My focus these days is Southeast Asia—especially the Philippines. You’ll find me exploring quiet villages, vibrant festivals, coral reefs, and yes, the occasional historical museum (I can’t resist a good dusty artifact). I’ve also wandered through Thailand and even circled back to Australia—because once you’ve lived somewhere, it keeps calling you back.

This blog is for fellow travelers, especially seniors, who believe adventure isn’t just for twenty-somethings with backpacks. It’s for anyone curious about new cultures, delicious food, and experiences that make your friends say, “Wait… you did what?”

What you’ll find here:

• Honest stories about life on the road (the good, the bad, and the “don’t order that again”).
• Travel tips that actually work, especially if you’d prefer air-conditioned vans to crowded buses.
• Cultural deep dives that show there’s more to a place than postcard beaches.
• A little humor, because travel is unpredictable—and laughter is cheaper than travel insurance.

We call this site Senior Travelers – Living Our Chosen Life because that’s exactly what we’re doing. We’re not chasing someone else’s dream itinerary—we’re building our own, one trip at a time.

So, grab your hat, your sense of curiosity, and maybe a pair of walking shoes that don’t squeak. The journey’s not over. It’s just getting interesting.

Living our chosen life—come join us.