Your travel4seniors.com editor witnessed this traditional daily scene that draws tourists to the popular Pike Place Market. The century-old, nine-acre complex features fresh produce, meats, seafood, bakeries, restaurants and much more. It overlooks scenic Elliott Bay on Seattle’s Pacific waterfront. If you’re planning to visit, check on special programs, holiday promotions and other events. pikeplacemarket.org

I’m a widow and just got a birthday present from my son. It’s a round-trip flight to London and six nights in a city hotel. I couldn’t get any friends to travel with me, so I’m considering going by myself. I want to be able meet and talk with Londoners while there. What do you suggest? PTO’B, Boston MA

A: First, an example. A recent news story about a street protest in London emphasizes a unique way to meet new people. The reporter asked a sign-carrying senior why he joined the march. The American tourist shrugged his shoulders and said it was a great way to meet people.

Mingling isn’t difficult if you can be outgoing, friendly and socially creative. When you’re in busy, friendly London, you don’t have to join a protest march. Just get out there, get talking and get noticed.

On your next visit to this Asian nation, don’t forget to choose a favorite or two from the menu. Here are just a few: kimchi, samgyeopsal, jjajangmyeon, chimaek, gwanghwamunjip jjigae, tteokbokki, gopchang, samgyetang, bibimbap, gimbap, doenjang, gamjatang, haemul pajeon and sundae. That last one isn’t ice cream, but saugage stuffed with pig intestine, lungs and liver. Er...yummy?

This exciting gambling mecca and former Portuguese Colony is located on the Southeastern tip of Mainland China, 40 miles across the Pearl River from Hong Kong.

As the only Chinese city with legal gambling, Macau attracts annually millions of Asian, as well as European and American visitors. November and December average the mid-70s daytime and low 60s at night.