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Tom Bartel

What to See and Do and Live in Madrid

March 1, 2021February 10, 2021 by Tom Bartel
plaza mayor torre del oro-2

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.

Categories Spain Tags Madrid, museums

The Strasbourg Cathedral, France

January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 by Tom Bartel
UNESCO world heritage site France Strasbourg Cathedral

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.

Categories Europe, France, Unesco World Heritage Sites Tags Alsace, church, strasbourg

The Soviet World War II Memorial, Treptower Park, Berlin

January 18, 2021December 31, 2020 by Tom Bartel
germany berlin soviet war memorial 2

The Soviet World War II Memorial at Berlin’s Treptower Park is a somber reminder of the horror of war.

Categories Germany Tags Berlin, World War II

Jerash, The Ruins of Ancient Jordan

December 20, 2020December 18, 2020 by Tom Bartel
oval plaza from temple zeus jerash jordan 2

The history of Jerash, Jordan spans the Roman, Byzantine, and Muslim eras, and has well preserved archeological examples from all these cultures.

Categories Asia, Jordan, Middle East

The National Parks of the United States by State

February 16, 2021December 2, 2020 by Tom Bartel
USA olympic national park hikers

A list of National Parks and Monuments by state, with links to our stories about parks we’ve visited. There are 62 U.S. National Parks, including two in American Samoa and the United States Virgin Islands. Lots of other fun facts about National Parks.

Categories Active Travel, National Parks, Nature and Wildlife, North America, Unesco World Heritage Sites, United States

Our 2020 Best Gifts for Travelers

November 27, 2020November 22, 2020 by Tom Bartel
jabra ear buds gift

Our suggestions of the best holiday gifts for the traveler in your life. Even if we’re not traveling at the moment, we can hope…and use these practical gifts.

Categories Packing Tips, Photo Tips, Travel, Travel Tips

Our Best Gear for Cycling

July 1, 2020May 17, 2020 by Tom Bartel
best gear for biking cycling

Whether planning short bike rides close to home or longer cycling tours, gathering best cycling gear and bike clothing makes your ride safe and comfortable.

Categories Active Travel, Cycling, Packing Tips, Travel Tips

Inspiring Travel Books for When You Can’t Travel

May 12, 2020April 8, 2020 by Tom Bartel
Inspiring Travel Books

Inspiring travel books to keep your mind traveling, even if your body cannot.

Categories Arts and Culture

Boomers’ Travel Bucket List

December 20, 2020February 11, 2020 by Tom Bartel
tiger kahna national park india

Bucket list destinations from several of our Boomer travel blogger friends.

Categories Our Travel Life

A Winter Visit to Death Valley National Park

January 21, 2020January 20, 2020 by Tom Bartel
death valley national park badwater basin 2

A winter visit to Death Valley National Park gives you a different perspective. And missing the heat is not a bad idea.

Categories National Parks, North America, United States Tags California
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