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5 min October 17, 2023Author: NextTribe Editors

The 5 Worst Things to Say to a Woman Who’s Getting Divorced

By NextTribe Editors

Sadly, friends can unintentionally shame, blame, or send negative messages to someone splitting up. Here's what you can say instead....

7 min October 12, 2023Author: Barbara Lippert

The Golden Bachelor: For Better and, Sadly, For Worse

By Barbara Lippert

Our media critic Barbara Lippert, a "silver single" herself, prepared to cringe at the Golden Bachelor. She got lots of that—and something unexpected....

5 min October 9, 2023Author: Natalie Serber

Cognitive Tests for Two: Rattling Off F-Bombs With Mom

By Natalie Serber

With hopes of getting her 82-year-old mom to accept help, Natalie Serber took her for a cognitive test. The results were deflating--and surprising....

4 min September 25, 2023Author: Nancy Friedman

Wait for the Celebration: It’s Not an Empty Nest Yet

By Nancy Friedman

When your kid leaves for college, it's not the end of anything. It's the beginning of a long, tortured process that may or may not lead to an empty nest...

4 min September 18, 2023Author: Cathi Hanauer

What a Mess: My Fiance’s Kids Don’t Approve of Our Marriage

By Cathi Hanauer

What to do if you find The One very (and we mean VERY) soon after the death of his wife? Listen up as Answer Queen, our advice guru, weighs in....

6 min September 6, 2023Author: Jeannie Edmunds

Solo Travel Has Never Been Easier—or More Rewarding

By Jeannie Edmunds

Husband doesn't like traveling any longer? Can't find a good travel pal? That doesn't have to stop you from going solo when new friends await....

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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....

7 min February 19, 2026

The Best Travel Photos: How to Make Them and Win Prizes

By Jeannie Ralston

We know you make lots of pictures on your trips—we’ve seen you! Now, we’re running a photo contest just for women like you to reward and celebrate...

4 min February 12, 2026#PastTrips

Meet Ireland Trip Leader Joy Mills

By Jeannie Edmunds

After fulfilling a long-time dream--singing in an Irish pub--savvy world traveler Joy Mills will be leading our next Emerald Isle adventure....

6 min February 5, 2026

In The Land of Seven Moles: Oaxaca and Its Many Delights

By Julie Sucha Anderson

Julie Sucha Anderson couldn't even pronounce Oaxaca before she visited. Now, she can't get it out of her mind. ...

8 min January 29, 2026

7 Strategies for Coping with Airport Chaos

By Jeannie Ralston

What I learned from 74 hours in airline purgatory and one spectacular meltdown. How to stay grounded when you're...uh...grounded. ...

5 min January 21, 2026

How to Be a Citizen of the World: It’s Easier Than You Think

By Carol Flake

Is it traveling that makes you a citizen of the world? Carol Flake Chapman has a much more expansive and primal view. ...

5 min January 14, 2026

Personal Growth in Santa Fe With Zero Donkey Balls: A Miracle Story

By Xan Rubey

She was hesitant about traveling with a group of women, but Xan Rubey had a revelation on NextTribe's Santa Fe trip last fall. ...

6 min January 7, 2026

The Warrior Queens and Wise Women You’ll Meet in Wild Ireland

By Maria O'Loughlin

Discover the fierce feminine forces of Irish mythology—and visit their ancient stomping grounds on an upcoming NextTribe trip. ...

4 min December 24, 2025

NextTribe’s Best Moments in 2025: From Our Travelers

By Jeannie Ralston

NextTribe hosted 25 trips in 2025 and all of them had moments of transcendence and extraordinary bonding. Here are what travelers remember best. ...

9 min December 17, 2025#PastTrips

Vietnam: From Chaos to Calm. From Strangers to Friends.

By Jeannie Edmunds

These travelers initially were united only by curiosity and an embrace of adventure. The experiences they shared in Vietnam brought them together in a d...

8 min December 10, 2025

How to Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling: A Professional Traveler Tells All

By Jeannie Edmunds

Jeannie Edmunds travels for a living and needs to be at peak performance on the road. Here are effective hacks for staying healthy away from home. ...