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6 min January 24, 2023Author: Lisa Bain

“Boy Jobs”: As Feminists, Should We Know How to Do Them?

By Lisa Bain

“Who, me, fix a car, a BBQ grill, a clogged toilet?” When widowed, Lisa Bain took on all this and more—and discovered a new level of self-sufficie...

3 min January 16, 2023Author: NextTribe Editors

Please No: MILF Manor Makes Women Our Age Look Pathetic

By NextTribe Editors

Ugh. TLC's new reality show feels like a parody of our tagline "Age Boldly." Can't we get shows that embrace the sexuality of older women?...

8 min January 12, 2023Author: Carol Flake

Chasing a Dream: Restoring a Buddhist Temple’s Precious Art

By Carol Flake

By traveling to Thailand with an artist friend on a mission to save a Buddhist temple's art, Carol Flake Chapman reawakened her sense of wonder....

5 min January 12, 2023Author: Rachel Bucci

The First Step to Making a Change: Feeling Foolish

By Rachel Bucci

At New Year's Resolution time, it's good to remember that the hardest part of moving forward is just getting started. Rachel Bucci dives right in....

5 min January 10, 2023Author: Yvonne Liu

What She Said: Paulina Porizkova’s Stark Courage

By Yvonne Liu

At a private event, Yvonne Liu gets to meet Paulina Porizkova, whose new book covers her thoughts on love, loss, beauty, betrayal, and empowerment....

4 min January 5, 2023Author: Michele Willens

Groucho Marx & Me: Memories of a Newly Celebrated Legend

By Michele Willens

A PBS special looks at Groucho Marx's later years, which reminds Michele Willens of meeting him for what may have been his last interview....

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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....