Keeping History Alive With Travel
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...
Was Your Vacation a Failure?
Have you ever gone on a trip that you wish you hadn’t? Most of the time, we return from our travels filled with good memories and excited to share stories and photos...
Don’t Lose It – Use It!
DON’T LOSE YOUR VACATION TIME! Yes, I just yelled that in all caps. But that’s how important I think this issue is. A Personal Rant Some of you – the ones who...
Making Your Own Luck in Travel and Life
Greg and I hope to see the Aurora Borealis (aka Northern Lights) a ninth time in 2025. If you live in Alaska, northern Canada, or Iceland, that might not seem like a...
How to Handle a Fear of Flying and Travel Anxiety
Many people have a fear of flying and/or experience travel anxiety. Even people who enjoy traveling and exploring the big, beautiful world we live in! The difference between someone who is too...
Anticipating Travel Trouble
Are you hoping to have the perfect travel adventure with your next trip? Well, I hate to disappoint you, but it’s not going to happen. What?! I can hear you yelling at...
How to Use Google Street View to Plan a Trip
Did you know you can use Google Street View to virtually visit places around the world? It’s a fun way to kill time and entertain yourself, but it’s also a very handy...
Ditch the List, Embrace the Quest: A New Plan for Your Travel Adventures
A friend recently returned from Italy and told me how she and her sister had been on “a quest to find the best gelato.” Luckily, their quest involved visiting different gelaterias and...
How to Pack Light for Your Next Adventure
What is your packing style? Are you a minimalist or a maximist? Can you get by with just a backpack, even if you’re going to be gone for three weeks? Or do...
What Is Slow Travel?
Slow Travel Have you ever considered slow travel? Some of you may be confused as to what the phrase means. I know I was. What initially popped into my head was a...