Have you heard the joke about the man who asked his doctor, “How can I live to be 100?” The doctor responded, “Give up everything you enjoy.” The man asked, “Will that really make me live longer?” “No,” the doctor responded, “but it will feel longer.” Do you want to live longer? I don’t have…
Change is inevitable as we age, but it doesn’t mean we have to stop being brave, wise travelers so long as we’re willing to adapt. Conversations I don’t want to make every...
This article is 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. They...
How Much Do You Like Control? Let’s have a show of hands – who here likes to be in control? Oh, come on, I bet most of you reading this do. How...
Recently my friend, Shelley, and I planned a travel adventure in just 15 minutes. Okay, maybe 15 minutes is a bit of an exaggeration, but stick with me and I’ll explain how...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...