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Next in our women’s leadership series: read how one Road Scholar program designer’s experience at Great Camp Sagamore influenced a lifetime of civic leadership and service in conservation and preservation.

From witnessing the ancient Pyramids of Khufu to sailing up the Nile on a traditional felucca, follow Road Scholar to the storied land of Egypt for a glimpse into its past and present.

What if you could travel back in time and grab coffee with your 18-year-old self? What would you say? What advice would you give yourself that you know would help the younger you get through the tough times or live a richer, fuller life?

Dianne Harris shares her experiences as a freedom fighter with Road Scholars on our Heart of the Civil Rights Movement program as she joins participants for a visit to Brown Chapel AME Church and a walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

Reading a book with your grandchild is a great way to bond and to prepare for an upcoming Grandparent Adventure! Read about and be inspired by our Grandparent-of-the-Year’s literary journey to Chinatown.

Do you have Irish roots? Are you fascinated by Celtic history? From Canada to Argentina, get a taste of Celtic heritage in these seven spots outside of Ireland that have been touched by Celtic culture.

From the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site to the Jane Austen Centre, celebrate women’s history with a trip to one of these museums and historic sites dedicated to telling “herstory.”

We asked Road Scholars to tell us their favorite books from childhood—here is our Top 20, each with a quote from a survey respondent saying why the book is important to them.

Presidents need vacations, too! Find out where in North America you can visit the original summer and winter getaways for some of presidents of the United States. Learn about their lives and legacies in the places where they found relaxation and inspiration.

When Nancy Binder and Al Berens ventured off to Hawaii for a Road Scholar program in 2001, they didn’t expect to fall in love. But they shared passions for learning, travel and whales. Read their love story.

Learn the history and legend behind some of the New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions unique to this festive holiday, from the peculiar King Cake babies and parades to Zulu coconuts and the King of the Carnival!

As the alarm rings its intrusive greeting, you open one eye and look at the clock — the numbers confirm that it’s time to start the day. There are many things to be said for the comfort of a daily routine, but what if you could start off your morning in a very non-typical way?

I have worked at Road Scholar for 20 years, and I want to share with you the most important piece of advice I have learned from speaking with thousands of participants — and even being a participant myself.

Central America: It’s located in North America, shares its language with South America, and is truly a region like no other. Natural wonders like rainforests, cloud forests and coral reef systems create an impressive backdrop for ancient Mayan ruins, quiet villages and modern cities. With all its complexity, Central America is one of our favorite places to explore.

Martin Luther King’s birthday, observed today, is the only federal holiday set aside as a national day of service. We’re marking the day by celebrating ten Road Scholars who, by taking leadership roles in their communities, have gone &ld...

The Large Impact a Small School Has On the Community Just under 9 miles outside of bustling town of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, lies a dusty, rural village that could not be more different from its city neighbor. With residents subsisting by cattle ra...

Join us now as we journey back through 2017 for a review of our most popular blogs of 2017, and come back next year for more educational and inspiring blogs to keep you aging adventurously in 2018.

Combine all of life’s best ingredients (food, music, art and pure joy), put them on a slow simmer and you have New Orleans — our Destination of the Year for 2018.

Do you have an educational travel Bucket List? Road Scholars certainly do, and we recently polled them to compile their Top 10 destination wish list for 2018. It’s a rich and varied set of destinations that span the globe, and we hope it sparks some new dreams and plans for you.

BY SAMANTHA SCOTT, STRIDE TRAVEL Traveling through Europe means one thing to a lot of people: Castles. Castles and country homes are the biggest draws in Europe (especially for American travelers), for a multitude of reasons. They are mysterious an...

There’s something to learn in each of the 59 National Parks in the United State all year ‘round, but some of these famous landscapes offer special adventures in winter time – and smaller crowds for more exclusive experiences. Whether you’re looking for a warm winter getaway or interested in exploring a snowy winter wonderland on skis or snowshoes—there’s a National Park for every type of traveler and learner.

BY ANN SIMANIS Nurse. Housekeeper. Decision maker. Friend. Support system. Caregivers often take on these jobs and more. An estimated 43 million Americans are currently responsible for serving as the primary — and unpaid — caregiver to a...

Ever wish there was a way to save all of those inspiring recipes, news articles or DIY projects that you find on the web? Well, there is — and it’s called Pinterest. One of the most popular social media platforms after Facebook and Instagram, Pinterest allows you to create memory boards where you can store and search for online inspiration. This application works as well on a desktop computer as it does on your iPad or...

When a Road Scholar participant attends a learning adventure, it is obvious how they deepen and enrich their own lives through the experience. But have you ever considered the impact he or she makes on individuals and communities around the world?

My dad’s mother died when he was six. His father—Grandpa—was my favorite; he was deeply intellectual and deeply spiritual, and a whole lot of fun. Thirty-some years after his death, I can still hear him strumming his mandolin and belting out chorus after chorus of “The Martins & The Coys.”