Arm-Chair Adventure Travel brings real-world exploration directly to your residents or members through vivid photography, engaging stories, and gentle humor. Each presentation offers a relaxed, entertaining look at places around the world — perfect for senior centers, assisted living facilities, and other communities.
Unlike many armchair travel programs that rely on stock photos or secondhand research, Dr. Ken’s presentations are built entirely from his own journeys across six continents. Each program features original photography, personal stories, and thoughtfully chosen cultural details that bring every destination to life. This means residents aren’t just “watching a slideshow” – they’re sharing a real traveler’s experiences, with content that can be adapted for both Assisted Living and Memory Care audiences for maximum engagement.
You can learn more about Dr. Ken’s background and global travels on the Bio Page. In these programs, the emphasis is on sharing memorable moments, cultural experiences, and the surprises that make travel so enjoyable.
What to Expect
Each session combines photos, live narration, and show-and-tell items collected from six continents. Programs are upbeat, easy to follow, and designed to spark curiosity and conversation. Audience members can enjoy the stories visually, verbally, or simply by soaking in the atmosphere — no prior knowledge or plot-following required. For more information, see the Presentation Overview.
Memory Care Adaptations
While these travel programs are designed as rich, full-length presentations, each can also be presented in a shorter, Memory Care–appropriate format. These curated excerpts stand on their own and focus on strong visuals, simple narratives, and shared experiences—making them well-suited for ongoing or monthly Memory Care programming.
Available Presentations
Arm-Chair Adventure Travel includes a wide selection of programs:
- Cambodia (Jungles, Temples)
- China (Great Wall, Yangzi River)
- Southern Africa (Markets, Safaris)
- India (Taj Mahal, Rajasthan Desert)
- World’s Fairs (New York, Shanghai, Dubai)
- Disney Parks (Florida, California, France, Tokyo)
- Bay of Fundy (Extreme Tides, Lighthouses, Museums)
- Morocco (Bedouin Villages, Deserts, Ancient Medinas)
- French Polynesia (Paradise, Traditions, and Lagoons)
- Japan (Tokyo, Temples, Kyushu)
- Brazil (Iguaçu Falls, Rain Forests, São Paulo)
- Balkans (Romania, Albania, Croatia, Serbia)
- National Parks (Smokies, Everglades, Acadia)
- Alaskan Cruise (Glaciers, Cruise Ships, Skagway)
- Italy (History, Art, Cuisine)
- Bali (Temples, Resorts, Scuba, Rice Terraces)
- RV (Lifestyle, Boondocking, Open Road)
- Mississippi River (Coming Fall 2026)
- Round the World (Coming 2027)
Click on any of these for more information on that presentation.
Can’t Decide?
Not sure which destination is the perfect fit for your group? Visit our “Find the Perfect Program” page for a quick guide to help you select the best presentation tailored to your group’s interests. It’s an easy way to explore options and choose the trip that brings the most smiles.
Click here for our “Find the Perfect Program” guide
Bring These Programs to Your Community
For billing information, visit the Rates and Fees page.