Midwest Road Trip: Nebraska
You may think of Nebraska as fly-over land–a vast speed-past zone. But stay in Kearney, Lincoln, or Omaha and discover arts, culture, and diverse heritage.
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Road Trip: North Shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota
The road from Duluth to Grand Marais, Minnesota, may be a well-worn route for many, but it’s worth remembering that Lake Superior’s North Shore is great destination for a mini-vacation. … Read more
Budapest: Stay and Eat
Our recommendations on where to stay and eat in Budapest. Walking the neighborhoods of Budapest open up all sorts of historic and contemporary doors.
Four Fall Days in Breckenridge, Colorado
Biking and hiking, eating and imbibing are just means to an end: enjoying the scenic Breckenridge Colorado area, and breathing in the fresh mountain air.
Breckenridge Distillery Revisited: Starting with Water
[Editor’s Note: At the invitation of Breckenridge Colorado Tourism, Travel Past 50 returned to the Breckenridge Distillery–and a bunch of other Breckenridge sites–in September 2015. During this visit, and since … Read more
Six Hours Walking in Málaga, Spain
Introduction to Malaga Spain, gleaned from a pleasant six hour lay-over in the city.
Priorat: Spain’s Other Wine Region
It’s comparatively unknown outside of Spain, but the wine region of Priorat is among Spain’s oldest producers. Over the past fifteen years, since Priorat was designated a denomination of quality … Read more
A Guide to Jerusalem: 16 Places to Visit
Sometimes it takes a while to get to know a new city. Such was the case with Jerusalem, but not for the reasons you might think. (No need to cry, … Read more
Food and Shelter in Florence
Our Eurail Pass traveling was winding down when we hit Florence. Instead of pressing on, we stayed for two weeks, including Christmas. It was a good chance to refresh our memories of Florence, to discover new neighborhoods, and revisit some favorite works of art. Oh, so many recommendations we have for you!
At the Edge of Italy: Visit Trieste
(Trieste December 1-4) We are drawn to Trieste because of its position on the border of Italy and Slovenia, and because of all the complicated history that goes with the … Read more
