Rental Car Road Trip in Andalucía, Spain
Travel tips for a road trip in Andalucïa Spain. Highlights of this “white village” route include Ronda, Olvera, and medieval castles. Plus pointers for hiring a car in Spain.
Travel Tips
Why You Need a VPN When You Travel
See our recommendation for the best VPN for international travel, and learn why you should always use a virtual private network, or VPN, whenever you travel.
Our 2022 Holiday Travel Gift Guide
Our Travel Past 50 holiday travel gift guide for 2022. Travel related essential gifts for yourself and your favorite travelers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Travel Resources
Our favorite travel resources and tips to make your travel easier, cheaper, safer, and more fun.