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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 our guide to what to see and do when you’re in Toledo.
Travel is not just about the destination. It’s also about making the journey as smooth as possible. Here are our recommendations for the best accessories for every kind of travel in the coming year. For packing, comfort, and tech needs.
Over the 16 years we’ve been traveling to more than 80 countries, with close to that many different electronic devices, we’ve become experts on how to keep things charged up while on the road.
Browse Tom’s travel photography collections from 16 years and 80+ countries — annual photo roundups, destination galleries, photography tips, and the gear we use.
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