Wandering through Medieval Lucca, Italy
Senior Sailor Marilyn Jones spends an on-your-own shore excursion in a picturesque walled town in Tuscany
Marilyn Jones October 5, 2026
Senior Sailor Marilyn Jones spends an on-your-own shore excursion in a picturesque walled town in Tuscany
South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee now compete with Florida for retirees, and each one offers a different mix of lifestyle, climate, and cost. (sponsored content)
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A mountain journey (without any serious climbing) pays off in views
A Nile cruise is the most straightforward ways to experience a remarkable amount of history without managing every detail yourself (sponsored content)
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A matching set of holiday pajamas can make arriving at a new destination a lot of fun!
While it only covers 10 acres, Cleveland’s Botanical Garden offers great diversity and is a pleasure to explore.
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Senior Sailor Marilyn Jones spends an on-your-own shore excursion in a picturesque walled town in Tuscany
South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee now compete with Florida for retirees, and each one offers a different mix of lifestyle, climate, and cost. (sponsored content)
Melissa Howard explains ‘reset trips’ and how they can help us with our mental well-being
Build a practical two-week packing list with versatile clothing, a laundry plan, shared essentials, and room for the discoveries you bring home (sponsored content)
A mountain journey (without any serious climbing) pays off in views
A Nile cruise is the most straightforward ways to experience a remarkable amount of history without managing every detail yourself (sponsored content)
This is all the clue there is: Is it enough for you to name the scene of a future TravelGumbo blog? Email answers by Monday midnight to [email protected].
A matching set of holiday pajamas can make arriving at a new destination a lot of fun!
While it only covers 10 acres, Cleveland’s Botanical Garden offers great diversity and is a pleasure to explore.
Renting and driving a car in Dubai can be a smooth and pleasant experience (sponsored content)
A visit to one of India’s rail museums reminds Jayita of her own past rail travels
The simplified interior of Munich’s Catholic cathedral is breathtaking
DrFumblefinger enjoys a traditional Berber dish—a Berber omelet which included a generous amount of saffron.
Crossing into the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park at Mata Mata, you leave Namibia without formally entering South Africa – which creates a wealth of opportunities for
These interesting rock formations, nicknamed Giants’ Playground, are located some 20km from the town of Keetmanshoop in southern Namibia.
In a remote village in Namibia’s southern Kalahari this old car points the way to an unexpected delight: a small café serving excellent apple cake
The Quiver Tree Forest is a fascinating place with plenty of good photo opportunities, near Keetmanshoop.
Formerly a Rhenish mission church, Keetmanshoop Museum is a major landmark in this town in the South of Namibia.