Road Scholar Blog

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!

America’s first national park offers endless opportunities for learning and adventure. Here are our top Yellowstone experiences for seniors that you just can’t miss.

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.

A deep love of learning and travel inspires Joan Kritzberg to make the ultimate road trip across the country from California to Maine every summer, participating in Road Scholar programs along the way.

Do you love to explore the world through its history? Look back on some of history’s biggest events, and decide for yourself which on our list of historical anniversaries in 2020 are worth traveling for!

As a woman, the idea of visiting foreign lands or even domestic destinations on our own can be an intimidating one. But journeying solo doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be alone. Many solo female travelers choose to go with Road Scholar bec...

Think about it — who better to lead your friends and family at a destination you know so well? That’s exactly what Group Leader Enrico Nucci recently did — he brought his extended family and friends on Road Scholar’s “Treasures of Sicily” program (#18212) on Oct. 21, 2019.

There are lots of ways to prepare for your upcoming Road Scholar educational adventure — from making a packing list to reading up on the topics you’ll be studying on your program. But as you prepare your mind for your trip, don’t forget to prepare yourself physically as well!

Don’t let a silly thing like marriage get in the way of your passion to learn about the world! Barbara Winard shares her top reasons to travel solo and leave your spouse at home.

Founded in Australia as a way to promote social interaction and a sense of community among retired men, the “Men’s Sheds” movement is now bringing people together in the United States.

If you’re a grandparent with a budding astronaut or marine biologist on your hands, you may be looking for a way to connect with them. But where to start? Read on for our favorite places in the U.S. to learn about science with your grandkids.

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.

With a human history that dates back 20,000 years, Guatemala’s greatest treasure is its people. Road Scholar’s Senior Director of U.S. Southwest Programs reflects on her recent visit to Guatemala and the connections she made.

When it comes to an island getaway, the best experiences are often found where you least expect. From Key Largo to Murano, here are our favorite underrated islands to visit on a learning adventure.

Traveling solo is empowering, but can also be a bit intimidating. Here are our top tips for solo female travelers to make sure you have the best possible experience with the least amount of stress.

The best gifts for your grandkids are ones that can enrich their lives in ways that most material possessions cannot. This holiday season, give them one of these 10 unique gifts.

From feats of design and engineering to monuments of cultural significance, here are our top 10 bridges around the world — and why they amaze us!

I get a little teary-eyed and emotional when I talk about Road Scholar and Cuba, because I have seen the changes and improvements in individual lives, who — for us here at Road Scholar and for the thousands of Road Scholar participants who have traveled to Cuba — have faces and names and their own stories to tell.

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.”

October 31 is best known as an American holiday filled with Halloween traditions like costumes, candy and pumpkins. But did you know most of these Halloween traditions find their origins in a Celtic holiday honoring spirits of the otherworld? In man...

All eyes are on Mario Chacon. Slowly, patiently, our Road Scholar Group Leader scans Costa Rica’s emerald jungle. Excitedly, he points up. “Sharon!” he calls. “I promised you a sloth today. See her? On that branch! Carrying h...

In this second installment, Christie Hardwick describes how Road Scholar’s upcoming conference on civil rights in Montgomery, Alabama is an opportunity to discuss and reflect upon how racism affects each of us.

Go inside your favorite films as you travel to movie filming locations around the world. Our solo travel expert Barbara Winard shares her tips on where to find the top movie filming locations for film buffs.

Paris is a destination like no other, but have you ever explored past the city center? Read about our favorite seven educational experiences no more than seven miles from the city center to see Île-de-France with fresh eyes.

After 11 years caring for her mother, sister and husband, Nancy Hardaway has many lessons to share. Read her tips for caregivers that could help you avoid caregiver burnout, accept help and be the best caregiver you can be.