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4 min March 24, 2023Author: Michele Willens

Daughters (Many of Them) Reflect on Famous Fathers

By Michele Willens

The #MeToo movement seems to have spurred many daughters of well-known men to re-examine that key relationship in books, films, and plays....

4 min March 21, 2023Author: Michele Martell

How Do You Like It? This Is the Age of Sexual Exploration

By Michele Martell

A group of NextTribers gathered to discuss a book about female pleasure and orgasms. Here are some of the ways we were shocked and liberated....

4 min March 6, 2023Author: Courtenay Rudzinski

Help! I’m in the De-accumulation Stage of Life . . . with a Hoarder

By Courtenay Rudzinski

When her youngest son left for college, Courtenay Rudzinski was eager to downsize their possessions. Her husband had other ideas....

5 min March 3, 2023Author: Lisa Bain

Losing Jake: The Pain of Making THAT Decision

By Lisa Bain

For 14 years, Lisa Bain's mutt has charmed, and consoled her. As his life nears the end, she examines their special bond, deepened by tragedy....

6 min February 22, 2023Author: Cathi Hanauer

I’ve Become a Filterless Freak—How Do I Get My Tact Back?

By Cathi Hanauer

Yes, it's great to not give a f*$# any more. But our Answer Queen explores how to keep a modicum of couth for the sake of friends and family....

5 min February 15, 2023Author: Christine Grillo

My Retirement Fantasy Is a Beach House with Girlfriends

By Christine Grillo

Christine Grillo dreams of living by the water with pals, good food, and laughs. Is that too much to ask? Maybe so....

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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....