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6 min July 5, 2023Author: Cathi Hanauer

Can I Be Friends with Someone Who Makes Bad Choices?

By Cathi Hanauer

In this Answer Queen column, two Tribe members unload on pals who are self-absorbed or eco-ravagers. Can these friendships be saved?...

4 min June 19, 2023Author: Jeannie Edmunds

A New Way to Live as We Grow Older: Boomer Roomers

By Jeannie Edmunds

Would you give up some privacy for a living arrangement that comes with companionship and independence? Take a look at this new service....

7 min June 14, 2023Author: Jeannie Ralston

The 4 Best Lessons I Learned from My Fun-Loving Dad

By Jeannie Ralston

When he decided not to get open-heart surgery that could extend his life, Jeannie Ralston's father was teaching her one more important life lesson....

4 min June 12, 2023Author: Lucie Frost

I Want to Be Excited for My Transgender Daughter, But . . .

By Lucie Frost

As much as Lucie Frost loves her daughter, she wasn’t ready to let go of the son she'd raised for 24 years. Here's how she came to terms....

5 min June 5, 2023Author: Michele Willens

Weddings and Funerals: Should You Attend or Not?

By Michele Willens

You can’t attend every ceremony as your friends’ kids get hitched—or as their parents pass away. Here, how to decide when to go, when to skip....

9 min June 2, 2023Author: Katrina Anne Willis

Coming Out Late in Life: The Hurt Before the Happiness

By Katrina Anne Willis

After 25 years of marriage and four children, Katrina Anne Willis left her husband for a woman. Was she crazy to hope they could still be family?...

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5 min April 8, 2026

11 Swimsuits that Women Over 50 Actually Wear

By Kimberly Cihlar

Sick of seeing tiny teenage models in bathing suit ads? Us too. Here, 11 styles worn by REAL women—NextTribers on vacation. Plus, two other swim essen...

8 min April 2, 2026

Why India is More Magical When You See it This Way

By Jeannie Ralston

There are two ways to travel—slow and fast. Jeannie Ralston tried both in India—and one left her breathless while the other left her exhausted....

5 min March 26, 2026

Meet Frequent Traveler: Leigh Anne McKellar

By Jeannie Edmunds

She never thought of herself as adventurous before, but since Leigh Anne McKellar lost her husband she's up for trying most anything. ...

5 min March 19, 2026

Digging into Destinations and Connecting More Deeply

By Jeannie Ralston

Visits to farms offer a richer perspective on a culture. Here is how travelers connect with the land, its bounty and its people. ...

5 min March 9, 2026

When Your Partner Slows Down, and You Don’t

By Jeannie Edmunds

You want an adventure. He can't keep up. If you're aging at different rates, what happens to your travel plans?...

4 min March 5, 2026

Meet First Time Traveler: Kimberly Lombard

By Jeannie Edmunds

New NextTribe traveler Kimberly Lombard is a book lover, but her biggest passion are vacations that let her see the world beyond the page....

6 min February 25, 2026

You’re So Welcome! Why Older Women Are Choosing Cohousing

By Nina Malkin

Imagine joining a community of women living under this idea: Support without surveillance. Independence with backup. Engagement without obligation....