PATRICIA KING · TRAVEL WRITER
Stories That Move You.
Award-winning travel journalism for the 50+ explorer. Destination guides, hotel reviews, and essays that prove the best adventures are still ahead of you.
ABOUT PATRICIA
Journalist. Adventurer. Proof That the Best Trips Are Still Ahead of You.
I’m Patricia King — a Chicago-born, Atlanta-based travel journalist with a career spanning three decades of storytelling. My work focuses on the 50+ traveler: the solo adventurer, the grandparent planning a skip-gen trip, the woman who just retired and is finally ready to see the world.
I believe great travel doesn’t require a trust fund — just curiosity, good planning, and a willingness to say yes. That’s the philosophy behind Savvy Traveling: Value Luxury.
Featured Writing
DESTINATIONS · ALASKA · REVIEWS
Snow City Café Anchorage Review
A beloved Anchorage institution that delivers on every promise — warm service, inventive dishes, and the kind of morning energy that sets the tone for a perfect Alaska day.
DESTINATIONS · VIETNAM
Tailor Made in Hoi An: Custom Fashion in Vietnam
Standing in front of the mirror at LeLe Clothing Shop — discovering the most memorable souvenirs are the ones made just for you.
SKIP-GEN · TRIP PLANNING
Planning the Perfect Skip-Gen Trip with Grandchildren
A practical, heartfelt guide to creating unforgettable memories across generations — without the stress of mismatched expectations.
“Travel Is Not Just for the Young. It Never Was.”
The 50+ travel market is the fastest-growing segment in global tourism — and the most underserved in travel media. Savvy Traveling exists to change that.
Latest from the Blog
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Tailor Made in Hoi An: A Guide to Custom-made Fashion in Vietnam
I stood in front of the mirror at LeLe Clothing Shop, waiting for the verdict of Anna Nguyen, my tailor and the shop owner. My deep turquoise skirt, top, and matching jacket had just been sewn to perfection. “It’s beautiful,” I said as I ran my fingers over the silk blend fabric. This was my…
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Snow City Café Anchorage Review: Best Breakfast & Brunch Spot
During a recent trip to Anchorage, I made not one, but two delightful visits to Snow City Café, a local favorite that more than lives up to its reputation. Nestled in the heart of downtown, this popular breakfast and brunch spot is cozy and welcoming, with a buzz of energy that draws both tourists and…
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How Travel Can Help to Heal Grief
Finding Yourself Through Loss: How Grief Travel Can Help You Heal [Opening image caption: “Statue of Emptiness” by Swiss sculptor Albert György, Lake Geneva, Switzerland] Swiss sculptor Albert György’s haunting work Statue of Emptiness stands at the edge of Lake Geneva — a human figure with a gaping void where the heart should be. For many who…
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