What keeps your travel curiosity alive between trips? We asked expert travelers from around the world. Their answers turned out to be less about dreaming of travel, and more about building the habits — curiosity, skill, memory, connection — that make you better at travel itself. Here’s what they told us.
A checklist of tips for your safety and security while traveling, including preparing your home, your banking, your communications, and your personal health. Find peace of mind and the ability to travel more spontaneously when you are well-prepared.
A small-ship cruise through the Inner Passage, with an itinerary taking us to small towns, remote glaciers, beautiful scenery and active wildlife, provides a coherent introduction to Alaska, its native cultures, and the American Cruise Lines ship experience that made it possible.
Kris spent 36 hours in Glacier Bay — and came away astonished. Her guide covers the glaciers, the Huna Tlingit history, the wildlife, and how to visit by cruise or on your own.
Medicare doesn’t cover you abroad. Kris and Tom’s guide to the best travel insurance for travelers over 50 and over 70 — including pre-existing conditions.
Three things were born in Jerez de la Frontera: sherry, flamenco, and the Carthusian horse. Spain’s Gastronomic Capital for 2026, this storied city in Cádiz province rewards curious travelers with world-class wine, extraordinary equestrian culture, and some of the best eating in Andalucía. Here’s everything you need to plan your visit.
What to pack for your trip, what to pack in your carry-on, and how to make packing less stressful. Ultralight packing tips for international travel, short trips, and extended travel anywhere, especially for women.
A digest of audio posts produced by Travel Past 50. This collection includes interviews with travel experts and responses to favorite destinations, plus a couple travel radio interviews with Kris and Tom about their nomadic travels.
Plan your stay in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with our recommendations on things do and see, and our notes on museums, food, wine, and tango. Discover day trips to artsy Tigre and to Colonia del Sacramento (Uruguay).
Build your perfect Santiago de Chile itinerary with these recommended visits to Santiago attractions, day trips to wineries in the Colchagua Valley, to UNESCO World Heritage city Valparaiso, and suggested Santiago neighborhoods and restaurants.
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