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Today I get to speak with Jackie Lapin. She is an entrepreneur and lifelong adventurer who turned her passion for history, photography and storytelling into The Historic Traveler.
It is an immersive platform for people who love to explore the past while traveling the world. Jackie has been a publicist for authors and experts for decades. But, when she turned 70, she realized it was time to pursue something that brought her true joy, and she settled on documenting the beauty and stories behind historic places.
Here are some key takeaways from the interview:
First, Jackie’s fascination with history began at age 10 during a school visit to California’s missions. That early spark grew into a lifelong curiosity about the people and places that shaped the world.
Second, The Historic Traveler blends her love of photography, historic novels and travel. The site features articles about destinations, book recommendations, interviews with authors, and a digital magazine filled with stories and photos from around the globe.
Third, she encourages travelers to go beyond the tourist hotspots by wandering city streets, seeking private guides and exploring off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods that reveal a region’s true character.
Fourth, members of The Historic Traveler website can access directories of historic hotels, museums, films and TV dramas, along with a free biweekly newsletter packed with history news, book reviews and travel inspiration.
Jackie’s mission is to make history come alive for everyone, whether you’re physically traveling the world or enjoying armchair adventures from home.
Her story is a beautiful example of how creating space for what you love can open doors to new purpose and possibility after 50.
Travel has always given Jackie deep meaning and purpose. For her, it isn’t about checking destinations off a list. Rather, it’s about connecting with the stories, architecture and spirit of each place she visits.
She sees travel as a way to time-travel through history, to walk in the footsteps of the people who came before, and to capture their legacy through photography and storytelling.
Jackie finds joy in helping others to do the same. Through The Historic Traveler, she invites people to rediscover the world with curiosity and reverence, whether by visiting ancient ruins, staying in century-old hotels, or reading novels set in another era.
Her work proves that travel can be both educational and deeply personal as well as a way to nurture wonder, creativity and gratitude at any stage of life.
As Jackie put it, “I want people to enjoy travel experiences which enrich them.”
That spirit of discovery, learning and joy defines her encore journey and continues to inspire others to make the most of every opportunity to explore this beautiful, historic world.
People can connect with Jackie at www.thehistorictraveler.com or on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn and YouTube.
That’s all for this week’s show. If you’d like to start living a more meaningful life, I encourage you to download our free guide to finding purpose, which is available at www.forwardfrom50.com.
I’ll have another inspirational interview on the next episode of the Forward From 50 podcast. Thanks for listening. If you like this show, please consider leaving a review wherever you download the episodes.
