“Travel has more to it than just breaking from routine ― it actually is great for both the mind and body,” said Brittany Ferri, an occupational therapist with the National Council on Aging.

Jenny Munro, a gerontologist at Home Instead, said travel slows the aging process by incorporating movement, learning and social connection. Munro’s parents traveled to Ireland when they were 70 and 75 years old; they walked, climbed and hiked.

“All of these activities that my parents participated in while in Ireland have the ability to boost one’s metabolism, improve blood circulation and lower one’s risk of developing dementia,” she said.

My older  brother recently commented that perhaps I should change the title of my blog…and here I thought he was suggesting that I now call my self the “aged adventurer”.  Who knew, he, the one who is about to turn 80, knew all along that I should call myself the “Young again Adventurer!

Happy Birthday Mike!