Travel Past 50 Spain Tour 2023: Madrid and Andalucía
Spain remains one of our favorite places in the world. Join us on this exclusive small-group tour to Madrid and Andalucía to find out why.
Tom Bartel
Why You Need a VPN When You Travel
See our recommendation for the best VPN for international travel, and learn why you should always use a virtual private network, or VPN, whenever you travel.
The 8 Best Things to See in Toledo, Spain
Toledo, Spain is a unique walled city with more art and history packed into a small area than almost anywhere else in the world. Here is a list of what to see and do when you’re in Toledo.
Our 2022 Holiday Travel Gift Guide
Our Travel Past 50 holiday travel gift guide for 2022. Travel related essential gifts for yourself and your favorite travelers.
San Sebastián, City of Pintxos
Pintxos are the Basque equivalent of the famous tapas that define casual Spanish cuisine. San Sebastián is the capital of pintxos and is one of the great restaurant cities in the world.
Make Your Own Travel First Aid Kit
You can easily make your own emergency travel first aid kit out of supplies you can get online or at any pharmacy. Put your kit together before your next trip.
Jack London State Park, California
Visiting Jack London State Park near Sonoma, California, brought back many pleasant memories of his stories and books I’d read since being introduced to To Build a Fire in 9th grade.
The Camino de Santiago: Shoes, Socks, and Blisters
An comprehensive discussion of the shoes and socks you need for the Camino de Santiago, along with tips on preventing and treating blisters.
What to See and Do in Madrid
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.
Our Best Travel Camera Equipment
People often ask, “What is the best travel camera?” The easy answer is the best travel camera is the one you have with you. The honest answer is slightly complicated. Here is the travel camera equipment I have been using to illustrate Travel Past 50.