Explore firsthand travel stories and practical travel guides for adults over 50, solo women, and curious travelers who want to know what a destination is really like. Drawing on more than 30 years as a travel writer and photographer, I share honest accounts of road trips, luxury hotels, museums, public art, food and wine, and memorable experiences across the United States and around the world. You’ll find original photography, helpful planning details, and the small surprises that can turn a trip into a story worth telling.
For example, these articles represent the range of travel stories on PTW, including road trips, cultural attractions, food, photography, and travel for people over 50. A low-stress Montana getaway filled with museums and public art, a Verde Valley weekend featuring wine, scenic rail travel, and Arizona history, and what to know before visiting Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque.
How to Find the Best Food and Stories Hiding in the Carlsbad Food Tour
The Taste of Carlsbad Food Tour serves up a flavorful mix of chef-driven cuisine, craft beer, public art, and colorful …
8 Exciting Reasons Dana Point Should Be Your Next Stop
Dana Point delivers the kind of California coast that keeps pulling me back. After 40 years living in Orange County …
Great Falls vs. Bozeman: Which Montana City Fits You?
Sunset on the Missouri River overlooking the River Walk. © Julie Diebolt Price Bozeman over the rooftops. © Julie Diebolt …
Where to Eat in Walla Walla: From Casual Bites to Fine Dining
Walla Walla serves much more than award-winning wine. Explore my favorite places for breakfast, casual meals, farm-to-table dishes, creative cocktails, …
Bon Voyage Besties Podcast with guest Julie Diebolt Price
Cover for Episode 63: Spain, Portugal, and Morocco in 6 Weeks with Julie Diebolt Price podcast – Bon Voyage Besties: …
Reader’s Choice REVIEWED 2026 Contributor
“Reviewed has built its reputation on hands-on testing of consumer products by our own experts. We put everyday items through …
Gourmet Travels – 5 Dining Hotspots That Will Amaze You in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, Montana, brings serious flavor to Big Sky Country. This river city blends Western history, wide-open scenery, and a …
How to Make Your Verde Valley Weekend Worth Every Minute
The Cottonwood car on the Verde Canyon Railroad at the Clarkdale station. © Julie Diebolt Price Arizona wine country still …
Why Hassan II Mosque Should Be Your First Stop in Casablanca
Interior entrance to the Hassan II Mosque. © Julie Diebolt Price The Atlantic pounds below the Hassan II Mosque. The …
Not wildflowers in The Flower Fields!
“Spring does not whisper at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. It shows up loud and bright, covered in ranunculus …
Why You’ll Never Forget Your First Dinner at Rick’s Café Casablanca – Gourmet Travel
Rick’s Café tourist attraction front entrance. © Julie Diebolt Price Rick’s Café gives Casablanca the movie fantasy tourists still chase: …
Travel Writing Checklist Updated for 2026
Image of the author with her glass of wine, three modes of travel (plane, train, car), depicting her passion for …
Choose Cody Cattle Company for Amazing Food and Fun – Gourmet Travel in Cody, Wyoming
Cody Cattle Company gives visitors the West in the order many travelers secretly want it: a full plate, a good …
Best Places to Eat in Oceanside: A Gourmet Travel Guide
On my 2021 visit to Oceanside, I sampled several thriving local restaurants that were the best places to eat in …
Gourmet Travel: How to Find Barcelona’s Most Amazing Hidden Food Treasures
On a recent six-week trip to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, I realized after a few days that it was mostly …
Must-See Hidden Gems, Mountain Vistas, and Culinary Delights in Western North Carolina
Originally published at SheBuysTravel.com on September 29, 2025 Western North Carolina “Western North Carolina calls to road trippers with winding …
A Road Trip from Aiken to Charleston, South Carolina, To Remember
Slave quarters at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens in Charleston, South Carolina. Photo credit: Julie Diebolt Price Road Trip From Aiken …
Discover Marble Canyon Lodge and Breathtaking Scenery
Marble Canyon Lodge is the perfect base for exploring the Vermillion Cliffs, Lees Ferry, and Horseshoe Canyon. This article was …
Substack: The Ageless Adventurer
Sharing photo tips, solo travel, and car camping adventures–because life’s stories deserve to be told no matter what age you …
Articles and Bylines
From dude ranches and desert trails to luxury hotels and local bites, dive in and discover where the journey leads …