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What to See and Do and Live in Madrid

Tom Bartel | February 10, 2021March 1, 2021

What you should be sure to see, do, and eat in Madrid. Museums, restaurants, shopping, and more. And where you should stay while you're considering whether to move there.

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Get in Shape for Travel

Kristin Henning | January 26, 2021January 27, 2021

Get in shape for travel with free online exercise classes for travelers over 50. Hundreds of options for all fitness levels include yoga, cardio, and strength workouts.

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Visiting Berlin: Contemporary Art and Modern History

Kristin Henning | January 18, 2021January 18, 2021

Good advice for visiting Berlin. We review top historic sites and memorials, the contemporary arts scene, cool neighborhoods, and fine hotels and shopping in Berlin.

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The Strasbourg Cathedral, France

Tom Bartel | January 3, 2021January 3, 2021

The Strasbourg Cathedral, known as the cathedral of Notre Dame, is a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture and one of the most beautiful churches in the world. Take a visual tour.

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