Five Fun Christmas Traditions in Spain
Christmas traditions in Spain involve holiday cakes and food, Christmas markets, nativities, beautifully lit cities, and processions of the Three Kings, or Wise Men. Here are highlights.
Kristin Henning
Travel without Traveling: 15 Ideas for Travel from Home
15 ideas for travel from home, including local trips, geocaching, international food swaps, language learning, reading, and spreading happiness no matter where you are.
Ten Years Traveling: Anniversary Tips and Tidbits
Since September 2010, we’ve been world travelers. To mark this 10-year anniversary, we review our odyssey with some prime examples of our most memorable travel experiences, surprise finds, lessons learned, and pictures taken.
Best Use of TravelSmart Insurance App by Allianz
The TravelSmart travel app by Allianz is free and useful for travelers: Easy access to emergency numbers, find nearby doctors and pharmacies, use medical translations, track flights, and, for policy holders, receive alerts about weather, security, health, transportation and more.
Spanish Cuisine: Flavors of Spain Available at Home
Enjoy Spanish cuisine by cooking recipes from the delicious Spanish Sabores newsletter. Spain’s food, culture, and history come to life in your very own kitchen.
Confessions of a Serial National Park Visitor
The best deal in the world for mature travelers is the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) lifetime visitor pass for $80. It’s good at some 2,000 national parks, monuments, and federal recreation areas. Here’s more about the appeal of our National Park Service.
Plan for Your Safe Road Trip 2020
Tips for planning a safe road trip, particularly in post-pandemic times. How to prepare for gas and food stops and lodging on your 2020 road trip.
Walking Tours: Tips for Nature Hikes, City Walks, and Travel on Foot
The benefits of walking and traveling on foot. We include our favorite posts on nature hikes, city walks, and guided walking tours, plus tips for preparing for day hikes.
Digest of Audio Posts by Travel Past 50
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.
Five Reasons to Visit Grand Marais, Minnesota
Grand Marais on Lake Superior’s North Shore in Minnesota is worth a visit for a few days. Read where to eat, shop, and stay, and find ideas for nearby day hikes.