Hello and welcome! We’re Vicki and Bill — lifelong Seattleites, seasoned wanderers, and the duo behind The Silver Traveler. If it involves movement, scenery, or a boarding pass, chances are we’ve tried it… or we’re planning to.
We’ve been traveling our whole lives, starting with classic family camping trips (featuring kids, marshmallows, and the occasional forgotten tent pole) and gradually leveling up to cruises, fancy resorts, and everything in between.
For over three decades, Vicki worked in public transportation safety — which means she spent a lot of time making sure buses and trains behaved themselves. Bill, meanwhile, kept Seattle’s lights on for more than forty years at the city’s electrical utility. We loved our careers, but we always dreamed of the day we could swap safety briefings and electrical switching for sunscreen, suitcases, and “please put your tray table up.
”Travel isn’t just something we do — it’s part of who we are. We believe that curiosity doesn’t retire. In fact, it gets bolder, wiser, and a whole lot more fun. The Silver Traveler is our way of sharing that spark with fellow experienced adventurers who know that the best stories start after 60.
Our travel style? A little bit of everything. You’ll find us cruising the high seas, flying off to far-off places, hopping trains just to watch the world roll by, or hitting the open road when the Pacific Northwest sun decides to make an appearance. As Vicki’s sister likes to say: “If you’re hanging out with Vicki and Bill, bring your passport. You never know.”
Who do we travel with? Anyone who can keep up. We love our solo escapes, our together-time adventures, and our wonderfully chaotic family trips. And at least once a year, we manage to gather the whole lively crew for a big journey — laughter and logistical chaos included.
Our mission with The Silver Traveler is simple: to inspire and empower the over-60 crowd to get out there and explore. We’ll share practical tips, honest reviews, and stories from the road to show that adventure doesn’t come with an age limit — just a good pair of walking shoes.
So grab a cup of coffee (or pour a nice glass of wine — we won’t judge), get comfortable, and enjoy the journey with us.
Happy travels,Vicki & Bill
