How to Get Global Entry — And Why Every Frequent Traveler Should
Already have Global Entry? We do. We have also added TSA Touchless ID and now clear airport security in seconds. Here’s how to get both — and how to keep them.
Tom Bartel
Visiting Sitka National Historical Park: Totem Poles and Tlingit History
Sitka National Historical Park doesn’t have the dramatic scale of many of the National Parks we’ve visited. But what it does have is perhaps something rarer: a small, walkable park where layers of Indigenous, Russian, and American history enthrall you from all sides.
Shoes, Socks and Blisters on the Camino de Santiago: A Complete Foot Care Guide
Tom walked the Camino Frances in 40 days at age 60. Here’s what he learned about the best shoes, socks, and blister care for the Camino de Santiago — with real gear tested over 800km.
Madrid Travel Guide — What to See, Do, and Eat
After living in Madrid for two years and returning dozens of times, here is our definitive guide to Madrid — the Prado, tapas bars, the best neighborhoods, where to stay, and the day trips worth taking.
Italy Travel Guide for Travelers Over 50
Plan a smarter trip to Italy with our guide built from years of slow travel across Rome, Florence, Venice, Puglia, Sicily, and beyond — practical advice, art, food, and UNESCO sites for travelers over 50.
30 Things to Do in Rome, Italy — A Guide for Travelers Over 50
Thinking of things to do in Rome? Keep in mind Rome is the capital of the both the Roman Empire of the Caesars and the Christian Church. Today it’s without equal in its display of Western Art.
The Best Things to do with Two Days in Padua, Italy
The UNESCO World Heritage sites in Padua, Italy, along with the University and other cultural touchstones, provide more than enough to see and do in a short visit to Padua.
Language Classes Abroad for Adults Over 50: A Slow Traveler’s Guide
Taking a foreign language course in a foreign country, like Tom just did, is one of the best ways to enjoy a new country – and help your own brain stay sharp while you’re at it.
Toledo, Spain: The Best Things to See and Do (On a Day Trip from Madrid)
Toledo, Spain packs more art and history per square meter than almost anywhere in the world. Here’s our guide to the best things to see and do — including how to get there from Madrid.
Best Travel Accessories 2026: What We Actually Carry on Every Trip
Tom and Kris’s personally tested picks for the best travel accessories in 2026 — from noise-cancelling earbuds and packing cubes to compression socks and AirTags.
