What to Pack for Your Trip
What to pack for your trip, what to pack in your carry-on, and how to make packing less stressful. Pack tips for extended travel anywhere, especially for women and also useful for men.
What to Wear on a Plane
What to wear on planes, for long flights and even longer travel days. We suggest what to wear and what to carry-on for maximum comfort and ease during those days in passage.
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.
A Great Lakes Cruise, Viking Expedition Style
All about the shore excursions, hiking, kayaking, nature preserves, local culture, and onboard adventures during the Great Lakes Explorer cruise on Viking’s expedition ship Octantis.
Viking Octantis: What to Expect from an Expedition Cruise
The Viking Expedition cruise ship Octantis is sailing its first season on the Great Lakes. Find out what to expect from an expedition cruise, including scientific research, onboard laboratory and libraries, luxury amenities, and all the equipment to enjoy active excursions off ship.
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.
Day Hiking Essentials: Tips for Nature Hikes and City Walks
Our check list of day hiking essentials includes tips and what to pack for nature hikes and city walks. Based on our experience, find the best day packs, top hiking shoes and boots, and what to pack for comfortable and safe day hikes and city tours.
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.