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…
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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…
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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…
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Last week I shared the details on the day in the life of an expedition, but only got through the morning, so this week we continue the rest of the story… A Day in the Life of an Antarctica Expedition, Part 2 Last week I started sharing the details of a day in the life of…
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Japan was one of my favorite countries to visit – seeing gorgeous scenery, learning about the history, visiting incredible temples and shrines, and enjoying a variety of Japanese experiences. Today I share a tidbit about what struck me about the culture. Discovering culture through vending machines – Japan Japan was a beautiful country to tour.…
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This November we’re going to Iceland to see its natural beauty and to search for the Northern Lights, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. I’m so jazzed about the experiences we’ll have in Iceland in winter, which inspires this week’s article… The Magic of Iceland in Winter Ice-covered volcanoes, thousands of waterfalls,…
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Last week I shared about my previous cruise to Alaska, and how I traveled through the Canadian Rockies by train, so this week is the rest of the story… Traveling by Train in the Canadian Rockies, Part 2 Last week I started sharing the details on my train trip on the Rocky Mountaineer (RM) from…
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In 2018 I did an Alaska cruise on Regent and piggybacked that sailing with an experience on Rocky Mountaineer for a train trip through the Canadian Rockies. Whether you do this as a stand-alone vacation, or in conjunction with an Alaskan cruise, this travel style definitely deserves a place on your bucket list… Traveling by…
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While working on other people’s travel during the week, on the weekends I’m preparing for my own travels, as I head to a ship inaugural sailing in a few weeks. As I plan for a few days in Barcelona before embarkation, I share one of go-to tour plans that I always include in my explorations……
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As we look at future travels, creating a trip that really connects with your preferences is an area to focus on. I like to ask my clients about their hobbies and interests, so I can help tailor their experience. Often they will hesitate or just mention some basic things, but the deeper we can go…
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