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4 min September 1, 2020Author: Jeannie Ralston

That Friend Who Keeps You Young: Who Is It for You?

By Jeannie Ralston

When every sunrise seems to bring with it an end-of-days quality, you begin to start thinking more about dying than living. Jeannie Ralston knew just th...

4 min August 28, 2020Author: Stacey Tompkins

Oh, Oh, Oh, Owwww! What to Do About Painful Sex

By Stacey Tompkins

There are ways to make sure that if you scream in bed, it's for the right reasons. NextTribe's guide to the wonderful world of lube and other tricks....

5 min August 13, 2020Author: Julie Sucha Anderson

She Finally Got to Meet Her Childhood Pen Pal. It Was Nothing Like She Imagined

By Julie Sucha Anderson

Julie Sucha Anderson and her childhood pen pal had always promised to meet some day. It happened at last, but during the strangest of times. That didn't...

6 min July 13, 2020Author: Cathi Hanauer

Who Is This Person? My Husband and I Keep Fighting Over Politics

By Cathi Hanauer

Immigration, #MeToo, and more are pulling this couple apart. The Answer Queen shares her wisdom about whether—and how—they can find common ground ag...

4 min July 8, 2020Author: Michele Willens

Longing for Home: Should You Visit if Home Is Now a Hot Spot?

By Michele Willens

After getting through months of lockdown in New York, Michele Willens flew to her hometown of Los Angeles, yearning for her family and simpler life ther...

3 min June 22, 2020Author: Marcia Kester Doyle

Why My Husband and I Sleep in Separate Bedrooms

By Marcia Kester Doyle

With the twitching, night sweats, and the snoring, Marcia Kester Doyle and her husband dreaded going to bed together until they realized that catching Z...

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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....