Bucket List Journeys: Making Meaningful Memories, Even in the Twilight Years

Bucket List Journeys: Making Meaningful Memories, Even in the Twilight Years compasspaltravel / July 30, 2025 “I never thought I’d see it again,” Margaret whispered as she stepped onto the cobblestone streets of her childhood hometown. At 76, living with a life‑limiting illness, she thought those memories would remain only in photo albums. But with […]

What Exactly Is Palliative Care?

What Exactly Is Palliative Care? compasspaltravel / June 27, 2025 As important as palliative care is across the continuum of medical care, it is still largely under-recognized and misunderstood, so let’s demystify it right now! Palliative care is a special kind of support for people facing serious, life-threatening illnesses. WHO defines it as “an approach […]

How to Travel with a Life-Limiting Illness

How to Travel with a Life-Limiting Illness compasspaltravel / June 27, 2025 Facing a serious diagnosis often brings a renewed urgency to live life fully. Many people with life-limiting illnesses feel a strong desire to visit loved ones, mark family milestones, or fulfill bucket-list dreams. For example, patients diagnosed with a terminal illness often wish […]

Why Peace of Mind Matters: The Hidden Value of Medically Accompanied Travel

Why Peace of Mind Matters: The Hidden Value of Medically Accompanied Travel compasspaltravel / June 27, 2025 When planning a journey, whether it’s to a remote cabin in the woods, or to a villa overlooking the ocean, most of us look forward to relaxation, discovery, and joy. But for individuals living with serious or life-limiting […]