How to Plan a Large Group Travel Adventure
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...
Packing Failures and Behavioral Drift
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...
BWT Adventure Guides: Creating a Travel Itinerary
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....
BWT Adventure Guides: How to Decide on the Travel Adventure That’s Right for You
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....
Navigating the New World of Pet-Friendly Travel
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...
BWT Adventure Guides: How to Pack for Your Adventure
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....
Don’t Try to Look Like a Local!
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...
What Do You Mean No Tour Goes to Paleochori?!
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
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...