Melanie Pollard
We are two grandmothers, Melanie and Marla, who love to travel and share tips and tricks for others. We hope to inspire other mid-lifers to embrace life on a daily basis and enjoy the ride.
Stay connected during quarantine!

Use Facebook Messenger App to stay connected by video to your family and friends during a quarantine

The times are tough for grandparents who can’t see their family and grandchildren during this quarantine. Your bridge group misses seeing each other. The small group can’t get together anymore. The family luncheons have been canceled. Use Facebook Messenger App to stay connected. Don’t miss out on everyday contact and viewing their sweet faces. The Facebook App is easy to use. Facebook Messenger App Most people use Messenger to send a few messages back and forth to their Facebook friends. But did you know you can have a group video chat on Facebook Messenger? How to use Facebook Messenger for …

Our view from the hiking trails above the villages of Corniglia and Manarola, Cinque Terre.

Plan a Cinque Terre National Park visit and purchase the Cinque Terre Card in Italy

The Cinque Terre area of Italy offers a wide variety of attractions in a vacation destination: beauty, nature, hiking, beaches, accessible transportation, history, and culture. The Grans on the Go stepped into the Cinque Terre National Park and purchased our Cinque Terre Card. Our three glorious days hiking and visiting village-to-village are forever etched in our minds. This Cinque Terre Guide will help you determine the best way to experience the Cinque Terre and purchase your Cinque Terre Card.

Join Grans on the Go for our Alaskan Cruise, July 11, 2020

Grand Princess Group Cruise, July 11, 2020

We are very excited to announce our first group cruise and cruisetour for July 11, 2020. At this time, about 50 people who follow Grans On The Go plan to join in the fun. Many of the group come from Alabama, with other friends and relations planning to meet us in Alaska!  Please let us know if you have friends or family who would like to join us.