Interviews with 8 adults aged 56-89 explored their learning experiences while traveling. Themes included learning about one's own character; learning to trust; acquiring knowledge of culture, humanity, and geography; and rediscovering home from a new perspective. (Contains 49 references.) (SK)

Travel can incorporate issues of adult education; in fact, andragogy can provide the impetus for education in a new school of travel. Knowles' andragogical model (1984) is comprised of these five tenets: the learner is self-directing and in charge; the learner's background and individual experiences are taken into consideration; a readiness and…

A study addressed the impact of the travel experience on the older traveler and when such experiences may be transformative. It explored the experiences of four older and experienced travelers. Research questions were: What types of experiences travelers identified? In what ways transformative experience was manifested? What conditions seemed to…

A study examined learning experiences of older adults during travel. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposively selected sample of 8 individuals aged 56-89. Questions were directed at the nature of their most significant travel experiences and what they learned. Four themes emerged from the data: learning about self, learning…