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...
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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...
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...
Getting the Most Out of Your Flights
In a previous post, I’ve discussed how to book your flights to hopefully find the most reasonably-priced tickets. Getting the most for your money, however, doesn’t mean just buying the cheapest ticket...
10 Items to Always Pack in a Carry On
Checked Bags Versus Carry On When you fly, do you check a bag or just use a carry on? This is a discussion that can sometimes create judgment or even become a...
There is No Perfect Bag
There is no perfect bag… nor is there a perfect trip. But, there are some that come close, and the quest is part of the fun. The Problem With Bags Actually, if...