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Are you curious about being a solo traveler? Do you want to give it a shot but have some questions or concerns about going alone? We asked some expert Road Scholar solo travelers for some advice to help answer all of your questions about solo travel and to encourage you to give it a try!

Are you a grandparent-to-be? Need some inspiration choosing your grandparent name? We have some handy tips and inspiration from some veteran grandparents who shared their names for grandparents.

Without free access to books, newspapers, and other sources of information, learning is impossible. What news sources do you trust? How do you challenge your own opinions?

We asked Road Scholars to tell us the most important words and phrases any international explorer should learn before stepping on that jet to parts unknown.

Looking for ideas for volunteer opportunities for seniors? Look no further! We’ve created this resource page to help inspire you to give back to your community in retirement.

One of the most beautiful places in the world offers something for just about everyone. See our list of eight-can’t miss experiences for seniors in Yosemite.

Hiking doesn’t mean tackling Mount Everest; it’s absolutely okay to start small. We’ve spoken with Road Scholar instructor and expert hiker Jim Beeson to let you in on a few tips for getting out on short trails.

The link between Bermuda and the Azores goes back several hundred years, to the mid-1800s when Azoreans first settled in Bermuda. Members of the Lifelong Learning Center in Bermuda are heading to the Azores to explore the special connection developed by citizens of these two countries.

Not sure what to add to your food bucket list? Road Scholar can help! We’ve complied the best foods from around the world that you need to try. See which dishes have made the cut and which ones you’ve already checked off.

Read about Road Scholars’ special experience at the opening for the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama and find out how you can see civil rights history up close.

From the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, to the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor—check out Road Scholar’s definitive list of our ten favorite UNESCO World Heritage sites!

Do you love a good debate? Road Scholar’s groundbreaking new program on the campus of Cornell University focused on debate will challenge your intellect and maybe even change the way you think.

Looking for some tips for healthy aging? We have nine activities for you to try, from popping a cork on a bottle of merlot to learning to play Pickleball in Hilton Head and painting a watercolor landscape of the Poconos.

Get an insider’s look into the art of Amish quilting with Road Scholar Instructor Carol Honderich and find out what it’s like to learn a new skill on a Road Scholar learning adventure!

Next in our women’s leadership series: read Road Scholar participant Donna Kimura’s story of trailblazing for girls’ sports in the Los Angeles Unified School District in the 1970s and developing Title IX.

A lifelong resident of New Orleans offers her perspective on how the magic and charm of the Crescent City changes people’s lives.

In 1975, Deb became the fourth woman ever to become a Licensed Battlefield Guide. We spoke with Deb to hear about what it takes to become a Licensed Battlefield Guide and why she’s so passionate about Gettysburg and Road Scholar.

The Road Scholar Board of Directors traveled to Cuba to demonstrate Road Scholar’s commitment to its unique relationships on the island.

We’re here to help answer all your questions about video chat and tell you why video chatting with your grandchild can be a great way for you to bond, get to know each other better and stay in touch.

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.

Have you always wanted an easy way to listen to any song, artist or album on your smartphone? We have your solution: Spotify. Spotify is a music streaming app that allows you to listen to whatever music you like, whenever you want. And setting it up is a no-brainer!

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?