Best Camino de Santiago Backpacks
Choosing the best backpack for the Camino de Santiago? Learn the right size, fit tips, features to look for, and what Tom and Kris actually carried on the trail.
Cutting in Line with the Global Entry Program
You can breeze through the lines at United States Immigration and TSA with Global Entry Program status. The process for obtaining Global Entry is relatively painless, but can take a long time for initial approval.
The Shanghai Skyline, Night and Day
If you can stand all the pushing and shoving of the millions walking along The Bund in Shanghai, you can get up to the riverside rail and get a photo of the colorful and architecturally distinguished modern Shanghai skyline.
The Bogside Artists, Derry, Northern Ireland
All along Rossville Street, in Bogside, Derry, are murals painted by a trio of artists collectively known as The Bogside Artists. Tom Kelly, his brother William Kelly, and Kevin Hasson started painting the murals in 1993 to memorialize the “Troubles” in Northern Ireland.
Visiting Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego Sensations
The town of Ushuaia, at the southern tip of Argentina, casts its gaze to the South across the Beagle Channel toward Antarctica. But there is plenty to do in Ushuaia and the nearby Tierra del Fuego National Park. Find museums, day hikes, spectacular scenery, fancy resorts and cozy-up food.
Best Antarctica Cruise: Immersive Polar Expedition
Best Antarctica Cruise: an immersive polar expedition including overnight camping, kayaking, research, and wildlife with Polar Latitudes. Against the stunning backdrop of icebergs, Antarctic mountains, glaciers, and dramatic water and skies, Polar Latitudes set the tone for with education, fine food, and comradery aboard the ship.
A Packing List for Antarctica
When you think of what to pack for an Antarctic expedition tour, keep two things in mind: waterproofing and warmth. Be aware that a longer cruise may require more gear.
Relax on a Douro River Cruise: Visiting Portugal
A relaxing journey on the Douro River in Portugal combines tours of Lisbon and Porto with more remote Douro Valley sites: wineries, prehistoric art, historic towns, and scenic river images.
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.
What to Do with 2 Days in Lisbon, Portugal
Portugal’s vibrant capital of Lisbon features a rich history, delicious cuisine, and a lively arts and culture scene. Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, or just someone looking to soak in the local culture, Lisbon has something for everyone.
