I’m dying. Before you get upset and send me messages of support, let me reassure you that it’s nothing unusual. I’m dying, and so are you. We’ve all been dying since the moment we were born. Life is terminal. As they say, no one gets out alive. My biggest frustration about the situation is that…
Large Tours Versus Large Groups Those of you who have been following this blog for a while know I’m a big fan of independent travel. I’m sure my attitude sometimes comes across...
I know a lot about packing. I’ve written a lot about packing. I know the benefits of packing light far outweigh (no pun intended) the downsides. I managed to travel for weeks...
This article is a part of the BWT Adventure Guide series. The BWT Guides are designed to provide a quick and easy overview of information found on the Brave Wise Traveler website....
This article is a part of the BWT Adventure Guide series. The BWT Guides are designed to provide a quick and easy overview of information found on the Brave Wise Traveler website....
Pet-friendly travel has come a long way. Gone are the days when taking your pet on a travel adventure entailed smuggling them into an oversized purse, or accepting with resignation that they’ll...
This article is a part of the BWT Adventure Guide series. The BWT Guides are designed to provide a quick and easy overview of information found on the Brave Wise Traveler website....
There are lots of articles on the internet about how to not look like a tourist. My advice to you? Don’t try to look or act like a local. Why? Because most...
Many people enjoy exploring their family history. Traveling to the places where your grandparents or great-grandparents or even earlier ancestors were born is a great way to connect with your family heritage....
Keeping History Alive with Travel Many years ago when my cousin, Jill, and I were traveling in Germany, we told a German friend whom we were visiting that we wanted to visit...