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What’s in store for air travel in 2021?
Road Scholar would not be a university of the world were it not for the team of expert air travel specialists who make it possible

Short Stories From Road Scholar’s Virtual Classrooms
Every year, we at Road Scholar hear about the extraordinary ways in which our programs have impacted our participants. Whether funny, inspirational or heartwarming, we

11 Ways to “Get Away” During Your Adventure Online
“During my online Paris program, I really felt like I was away for a week. I was in desperate need of a mental break from

5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Online Adventure
If your in-person trip to London or voyage along the Mediterranean was postponed due to the global pandemic, you are not alone. Fortunately, if you

How a Road Scholar Program Changed a Widow’s Life
Let’s start at the very beginning. Guy and Peggy met at Rock Creek Riding Stables. She, a student. He, an assistant riding instructor. Because Peggy

Exploring Portugal from the Comfort of Home
What to expect from a virtual program with Road Scholar Last week, I went to Portugal. I met locals, explored gorgeous buildings and even learned how

6 Reasons to Travel Solo When You’re Older
I’ve been a solo traveler all my life and have always loved the feeling of anticipation, excitement and, yes, fear on the verge of heading off to

The Difference Road Scholars Make
The impact more than 100,000 Road Scholar participants have on local communities can be felt as far away as a schoolhouse in Africa or as

Travel Journal Ideas for the Quarantined Wanderlust
On April 1, 2020, I boarded a plane heading to the UK for a month. “Are you mad? There is a global pandemic going on!”

Five Tips for the Solo Female Traveler
The idea of exploring foreign lands, or even North America, on your own can be intimidating. This can ring especially true for women, who may

Eight Reasons Why I Travel Without My Husband
Your idea of heaven is standing on a mountain pass, breathing in the clear air. His idea of heaven is reclining in a deck chair

Making Friends as a Solo Traveler
My Road Scholar journey to Mt. Rushmore and the Black Hills of South Dakota was my first trip as a solo traveler, and I was fearful that
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