I love including wine tastings as an experience during travel, and last year discovered an unusual destination had a strong wine culture, which inspired me to explore other countries that are surprising wine regions… If you have even a passing interest in wine, then you will know about some of the most well-known wine producing…
Read More
Vampire-inspired travels First mentioned in European folklore around the mid-1700s, vampires have terrified and intrigued us mere mortals for centuries. The most prominent example remains Dracula, the bloodsucking Count created by acclaimed Irish author Bram Stoker. When Bram published “Dracula,” a novel that was seven years in the making, little did he know the impact…
Read More
Athens, Greece is a fabulous destination. Read on… Stepping Back in Time: Why Athens, Greece is a Must-Visit Destination The Greek capital of Athens attracts travelers for all sorts of reasons. Its collection of historic landmarks is crowned by the mighty Acropolis, though there are many more sites to visit as well. You’ll also want…
Read More
Tonight, I am going to indulge my new travel passion, which is to experience Michelin star restaurants in my destination. I had a fantastic dining experience this past March, and it totally turned me on to learning more about Michelin star restaurants and the whole system, so that inspires this week’s article… Explore Michelin Star…
Read More
Last month I tried something I’ve booked for clients in the past but never for myself, and this ultimate travel memory experience inspires this week’s article… Capture the Magic: Elevate Your Travel Memories with an Unforgettable Photo Shoot When I was in Ireland last month, I decided to indulge in a first-time experience that I’ve…
Read More
As I design trips, there’s a lot of nuance and little details that can elevate the overall journey. I found the same with cruising, and how small ship cruising has made me so appreciate how a great parking place – okay, the proper term is docking location – can have a big impact on your…
Read More
Last month I sailed on Windstar and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and particularly enjoyed having my own stateroom while I traveled with a friend. That inspires this week’s article about solo travel (and the announcement of a new group cruise with solo cabins for women only)… The Joy of Solo Travel One of the growing…
Read More
Thinking about the wonderful stories I hear from clients when they return from their trips and the joy they had sharing various experiences together inspires this week’s article as we move into the holiday season… The Gift of Travel As we’ve moved into November, the upcoming holidays are already obvious as shopping centers are already…
Read More
There are so many fabulous places to explore in this world, and it’s easy to only focus on the ‘name’ spots you hear about, so that inspires this week’s article… Peeling back the layers There’s more to a country than just the big name city with all the big name sights. Get beyond that first…
Read More
I sat outside in our garden room this weekend and it made me think of nature as a form of recess, and that inspires this week’s topic. Finding Nature in Travel On Sundays when I try to totally disconnect from work, one of my escapes is to sit outside and read, journal, and just enjoy…
Read More