Nomadwomen's favorite quote, by the Persian writer, Hafiz: "One regret, dear world, That I am determined not to have, When I am lying on my deathbed, 
Is that I did not kiss you enough."

Welcome to NomadWomen, the site for mature women who travel… or want to. If you think it’s too late to travel… we want to prove you wrong. If you think you can’t afford to travel… we want to show you how you can, whether you are a “youngish,” still-working woman of 50-ish or a fully retired 70-something, or more. Come on in, have a look around. We are here to inspire and empower you to get up, get out, and see all this big beautiful world has to offer. We want to help you head out there and kiss the world enough.

~See Our Latest Posts~

The beautiful ruins of Heidelberg Castle, sitting halfway up a mountain, surrounded by lush green foliage. The castle buildings reflect many eras of building style but are all built with red sandstone from the Neckar Valley. Only the center building looks complete. The others are in ruins.
Destinations | Europe | Germany

Heidelberg Castle, Germany—the Definition of Romanticism (2024)

Romantic, lovely Heidelberg, Germany, would be just another lovely, romantic German town but for the majesty of its icon, Heidelberg Castle. Also known as Heidelberg Palace, because it truly is a palace within a castle within a fortress, Schloss Heidelberg (its German name) has drawn visitors to this pretty city on the Neckar River for…

Looking down onto the Thingstatte arena from the top row of seats, through some small white flowers, on a bright spring day. Green trees behind and a clear blue sky above.
Europe | Germany

Visiting the Thingstätte, Heidelberg: an Older Woman’s Quest for Understanding

Heidelberg, Germany’s, history, its castle and university, its vibrant student life and intellectual air, and the fun of riding the Bergbahn funicular, all give it a kind glow, full of energy and beauty. But there are shadows on this sunny charm, as there are in cities all over Germany. The Thingstätte, in Heidelberg, is one…

The Neckar River, in Heidelberg, winds past a row of beautiful big homes on the bank. Behind them, the Heiligenberg, aka Holy Mountain, rises as a rounded hill covered in thick, deep green forest. A clear blue sky is overhead.
Europe | Germany

A Visit to the Heiligenberg, Heidelberg, Germany’s Holy Mountain

With my ancestral roots in Heidelberg, Germany, I was curious on my last visit to discover more of its history and legends. I learned one fine way to do that is up on the Heiligenberg, The Holy Mountain. This heavily wooded hill is home to medieval monastery ruins, the remains of a Celtic fort and…

Raw herring, with pickles and onion, one of the national dishes of the Netherlands available on an Eating Europe food tour in Amsterdam
Foodie Friday

Lekker! An Amsterdam Food Tour by Foot and Boat

You might have heard it said that Dutch food is…umm…boring. Well, I joined Eating Europe for their Amsterdam food tour of the Jordaan neighborhood, including a private boat trip through the historic canals of this so-beautiful city. And I’m here to tell you…you heard wrong. This tour will fill your mouth with rich flavors, your…

Want to be notified when we post new content? Subscribe to our newsletter. We won’t flood your mailbox and we will never sell your information to anyone else. That’s a promise, Girl Scout’s honor!