I have a confession: I had only taken one walking tour until this year. And the only reason I did that one is because it was offered free with my hotel stay in Istanbul. I always encourage my travel clients to take some sort of walking tour in the city they are visiting. It’s a…
Where are some of the most beautiful places you’ve been? I’m talking about take your breath away, jaw dropping destinations. I’m inspired to write about some of my “most beautiful places” thanks to Travis and Jason from Location Indie. Travis has his own Extra Pack of Peanuts website and podcast. Jason has Zero to Travel.…
When I talk about travel in Europe, most folks think about history — stately castles, museums filled with classic art work, walled cities, small villages with cobblestone lanes and sites such as the Colosseum in Rome. Many people don’t connect Europe with nature and outdoor pursuits like hiking or kayaking. They don’t think about mountains,…
Getting sick while you’re traveling totally sucks. Or perhaps you’ve gotten sick as soon as you’ve come home from a fabulous trip. Both of these have happened to me. And I hate being sick. So I thought I’d share a few quick tips with you for staying healthy as you travel. And to keep you…
Have you walked on history? Not through it or around it — But ON it. Think about this for a moment. Have you been somewhere where people – 100, 500 or even 1000 years ago — walked on the same surface you were walking on? I have. And it’s mind-blowing! Now I know that…
Have you traveled to a destination and just instantly felt a connection to the place? Yup. Me too. On the other side of the coin — have you visited a place that you just couldn’t connect with? You simply didn’t feel like you belonged there? Yup. Me too on that one. So what is it…
