The Camino de Santiago: Shoes, Socks, and Blisters
Tom walked the Camino Frances in 40 days at age 60. Here is everything he learned about choosing the right shoes and socks, preventing blisters, and treating them when they happen.
Europe
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.
Guide to Jerez de la Frontera – Sherry, Flamenco, Horses and Food
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.
The Best Things to Do in Toledo, Spain
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.
Spain Travel Guide for Travelers Over 50: Culture, Food, Slow Travel
Plan a smarter trip to Spain with our guide to the best places to visit, when to go, food, culture, trains, packing, and slow travel ideas for travelers over 50.
The Christian Churches of Granada, Spain
Most visitors to Granada come for the Alhambra — and miss three extraordinary Christian monuments just as worth your time. Tom explores the Renaissance Cathedral, the breathtaking Monastery of San Jeronimo, and the wildly ornate Carthusian Monastery, all built to celebrate the Reconquista in grand style.
