So what if your professional life has come to an end. For all you know it was well worth it, and you deserve the time filled with freedom, that follows. It may seem arduous to spend the days to come, with not much to do, but why let it be so? There surely must have been hobbies and interest that must have been kept on hold. Well, if you seem to be nodding your head in agreement, this is the best time to follow-up on all that you've ever loved. There are so many fabulous hobbies for the elderly, most of you wouldn't even have the time to get bored if you indulged in any of them. Now, while there are a ton of hobbies for retired people, some that both men and women could spend constructive time with, there are others which could work for either one of them. Let's take a look at some such activities. Best Hobbies for Retirees Some hobbies just make for a few of the most clichéd ever, but there are certain others which are very rarely even given a thought. Take a look at what some of these hobbies would be... Traveling: There is a multitude of options that we could have started this with, but as a personal opinion, there is nothing better than spending your retired life, traveling. If you've always been one who loved the idea of seeing the world, but had time and other restraints, this is the time to fulfill those dreams of all that extensive travel. In fact, this makes for one of the best hobbies, especially if you've worked really hard all your life, and if you saved up for some luxury when you got old. This is the time for some self-indulgence, because all those years of hard work should pay off at some point, so why not let this be it. Lovely cruises, resorts, beaches, the works! If you can afford it, don't miss out on this one. Photography: Next in line is yet another slightly unconventional pick for a retirement hobby. Most people would identify this as one of those hobbies that is better suited for the younger generation, but if you've always enjoyed spending some quality time with maybe nature and your camera, all at the same time, there's nothing in the world that should keep you from going completely snap happy! If you really do consider it well, you would also notice that this isn't even an expensive hobby to maintain, unless you enjoy owning, and spending on some of the latest equipment available. Apart from that, you could also try your hand at learning how to use new software that could help enhance your photographic endeavors. Learn a New Language: So, you're done working, but that doesn't have to mean that you're done learning. Age is never an issue if you are looking to learn something new, so how about learning a new language? If you have a natural flair for language, this is one of the nicer ways to spend time after retirement. It doesn't matter what language you're keen on, you have the freedom to do, and choose as you please. In fact, given that retirement allows you plenty of free time, you could consider learning Chinese, especially since it requires a lot of time and patience, as opposed to the more common languages like French, German, Spanish, or Italian. Gardening: Nothing novel about this one, but it's a fine hobby for all those retired folks out there. A great way to spend time with nature, this one is a really healthy hobby too. Not only will it keep you happy, it's a great way to contribute to the upkeep of the environment too. Having your own little vegetable patches too would be a fun thing to do while you are at the gardening bit anyway. Imagine a yummy salad made of veggies from your own little garden... Sounds good, doesn't it? So yeah, while this definitely isn't quite the most unusual plan ever, it is a fun hobby to take up. Cooking: One of the most fun ways to spend those endlessly long hours could be by honing your cooking skills. One of those hobbies that a wonderful one for both, men and women, there is nothing more enjoyable than some good cooking, to spend your time fruitfully. The variety that you would have to experiment with would be simply endless, and you would just never have a dull moment when trying your luck with some new cuisine each time. The love for cooking could also move on to baking for those interested. After all, who doesn't love a few baked goodies every now and again? Those were my top 5 picks for post retirement hobbies. Other ideas that could also be considered are oenology, knitting, social service, handiwork, fishing, or even some physical activities like yoga and the likes. Pick from any of these, or find something that you feel is better suited for your personality. Either way, just enjoy your retired life, no matter what!