Villa Romana del Casale: Sicily’s Astonishing Roman Mosaics
See the Villa Romana del Casale’s famous Roman mosaics in Sicily, from the Great Hunt to the “bikini girls,” with tips on tickets, hours and getting there.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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.
Toledo, Spain: The Best Things to See and Do (On a Day Trip from Madrid)
Toledo, Spain packs more art and history per square meter than almost anywhere in the world. Here’s our guide to the best things to see and do — including how to get there from Madrid.
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.
Things to Do in Buenos Aires: Food, Wine, Tango, and Day Trips
Plan your stay in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with our recommendations on things do and see, and our notes on museums, food, wine, and tango. Discover day trips to artsy Tigre and to Colonia del Sacramento (Uruguay).
The National Parks of the United States by State
A list of National Parks and Monuments by state, with links to our stories about parks we’ve visited. There are 64 U.S. National Parks, including two in American Samoa and the United States Virgin Islands. Lots of other fun facts about National Parks.
Valencia, Spain Travel Guide — What to See, Eat, and Do
Valencia is Spain’s most underrated city — birthplace of paella, home to Calatrava’s City of Arts and Sciences, four UNESCO sites, and some of the best food in Europe. Here is everything you need to plan your visit.
Las Fallas Festival Valencia — A Complete Guide to Spain’s Most Spectacular Celebration
Las Fallas is Valencia’s most spectacular festival — 800 monumental sculptures, daily fireworks, flower processions, and a city-wide bonfire on March 19. Here is everything you need to know before you go.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain
A list of all the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Spain, with links to posts about the ones we have visited and photographed. There are 50 World Heritage Sites in Spain, the third most of any country. These include both cultural heritage sites and nature areas. Four are shared with other countries.
