Some Questions to Get the Travel Party Started
It's important to make sure that you and your potential travel partners are well matched when planning a trip together. (See the post How to Avoid Ruining a Relationship.) Don't assume that...
Sandi McCoy Kramos
Sandi McCoy Kramos is a licensed clinical psychologist with a doctorate from the University of Virginia and over 30 years of experience as a therapist. She is also a lifelong traveler with years of experience planning and implementing individual travel adventures for herself and family and friends. When asked why she started this blog, Sandi said, "Over the years I've realized that when people say they want to travel but don't actually do it, it's often their own insecurities and lack of knowledge that get in the way. I want to give individuals the knowledge they need to actually make their travel dreams come true."
Tuesday Travel Tip #2
Changing lodging frequently can be exhausting. To decrease the stress in packing up and moving during your travels, consider building your trip around one or just a very small number (depending on...
When Less Is More
When you take that dream vacation, you need to plan to do everything, right? Well, in reality, independent travel...actually, all travel...is a situation when less is often more. More enjoyment. More spontaneity....
The Voice of Fear
There are many reasons why people who say they want to travel independently don't actually do it. I think the majority of the reasons, some might call them excuses, boil down to...
How to Start
As with so many things in life, the hardest part in trip planning is often starting. Unlimited potential is exciting but also overwhelming. How do we decide what to do? If there's...
Tuesday Travel Tip #1
Consider spending more time at your destination. You can get to know an area better or you can check off several locations from your bucket list during the same trip by adding...
If Not Now, When?
I'm guessing you started reading this blog because you've had some fantasies of traveling and adventure, and many of you have carried for years a secret dream of a specific place you...
Adventure is a State of Mind
Be a Brave and Wise Traveler...and Adventure-ish! When it comes to travel, so many people have a dream of traveling independently and customizing a trip that is perfect for them, without knowing...