Road Trips in Spain: Best Regional Routes
Explore Spain by car with our guide to the best road trips, scenic routes, and travel tips for driving across Spain.
Fun Holiday Traditions in Spain: Christmas Markets and Foods
Christmas traditions in Spain involve holiday cakes and food, Christmas markets, nativities, beautifully lit cities, and processions of the Three Kings, or Wise Men. Here are highlights.
115 Inspirational and Amusing Quotes About Travel
Tom’s personal collection of 115 travel quotes — inspiring, funny, and a few you’ve never seen before. Curated from 16 years and 80+ countries of travel.
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 62 U.S. National Parks, including two in American Samoa and the United States Virgin Islands. Lots of other fun facts about National Parks.
Things to See in Sligo, Ireland: An Insiders Guide
Let an enthusiastic local introduce you to the most fascinating things to see in County Sligo, Ireland. Meet artisans, see megaliths, walk dramatic paths on the Atlantic coast, and enjoy the hospitality of Temple House and the people of Sligo.
Reinventing Study Abroad for Adults
A new company, Elective Study Abroad, launches immersive, small group seminars in fascinating cities in Europe and beyond. We sample the course “Art and Art de Vivre” in Montpellier, France.
Why You Need a VPN When You Travel — And Which One to Get
Why you need a VPN when you travel: protect your data on public Wi-Fi, dodge regional blocks, and even save on flights. See the VPN we actually use, plus budget picks.
Merino Wool: Best T-Shirts and Clothing for Travel
An overview of the Unbound Merino wool t-shirts and other apparel we rely on for packing light. Merino wool performs in all seasons. It’s breathable, warm, odor resistant, easy wash, quick dry, packs without wrinkles, and stylish in summer or layered for winter.
Put the ‘Book’ in Booking: Crafting an Author-Centric Itinerary
[Note: Along our travels, we meet many others who are following a path similar to ours: travel writers, photographers, explorers…an assortment of poeple who meet the world with curiosity and…
