Volunteer + Travel: Kenya

August 30, 2018

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Volunteer + Travel: Kenya

My love of animals and passion for travel came together in perfect harmony... While volunteering at the Toronto Zoo I happened to hear about Animal Experience International (AEI). This Canadian…

August 24, 2018

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Meeting the Beast Even Lions Won't Attack

Sometimes a vacation isn't always a vacation. Like the time I went to Kenya to help out some giraffes...and was almost killed by a charging Cape buffalo. I didn't…

August 19, 2018

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North to Alaska

A road they said couldn't be built... My dad, Ernie Tomlins, did that twice in his lifetime--went north to Alaska. The first time as a young unmarried man in…

August 12, 2018

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Lavender ~ The Colours & Scent of Beauty

My husband and I love finding fun & unique places where we can take our four-year old granddaughter, Amy. Since she has a love for flowers, we knew that we…

June 1, 2018

Lucille Ball Comedy Festival & New National Comedy Center

Lily Tomlin, Amy Schumer & Dan Aykroyd are among the comedy greats who will be headliners during the annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival (Aug. 1-5 2018) at the new National Comedy…

March 30, 2018

Travel

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Places to Go - Nurgush Nature Reserve

Spread over almost 23 square miles, the Nurgush Nature Reserve encompasses parts of northern European countries (Norway, Finland, & Sweden) and north-eastern Russia, and has stunning vistas. (Nurgush Nature Preserve,…

February 18, 2017

Technology for Seniors: Tripping.com

Tripping.com article source: What is Tripping.com? + How Tripping.com Works by TechBoomers.com What is Tripping.com? + How Tripping.com Works Booking a rental property instead of a hotel can be a fun way to…

October 18, 2016

Music,
Travel

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Fan Vote for 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Famers

Within an easy day's drive from Southern Ontario, and the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., is The Rock & Roll Hall of…

August 10, 2016

Technology for Seniors: Airbnb

Airbnb article source: What is Airbnb and How Does It Work? by TechBoomers.com What is Airbnb and How Does It Work? Let's say that you're looking for a place to…

May 15, 2016

Technology for Seniors: VRBO

VRBO article source: What is VRBO and How Does it Work? by TechBoomers.com VRBO stands for Vacation Rentals by Owner. It's a website where you can book a stay at…