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.
Best Travel Accessories 2026: What We Actually Carry on Every Trip
Tom and Kris's personally tested picks for the best travel accessories in 2026 — from noise-cancelling earbuds and packing cubes to compression socks and AirTags.
How to Charge Up Your Travels and Home
Over the 16 years we've been traveling to more than 80 countries, with close to that many different electronic devices, we've become experts on how to keep things charged up while on the road.
Travel Photography — Photos and Tips from 80+ Countries
Browse Tom's travel photography collections from 16 years and 80+ countries — annual photo roundups, destination galleries, photography tips, and the gear we use.
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.
The Ultimate Carry-On Packing List for Travelers Over 50
This is our ultra light carry-on packing list for travelers over 50. It all fits easily into a 35 liter backpack.
The Ultimate Ultra Light Packing List for Men
This post was updated May 2026. I will cut straight to the bone – the bare bones of my super light travel packing list. This list should be more than…
Our Ultralight Packing List for Women
What to pack for your trip, what to pack in your carry-on, and how to make packing less stressful. Ultralight packing tips for international travel, short trips, and extended travel anywhere, especially for women.
