If you’ve missed previous newsletter emails that I’ve sent out, you can find them below! I don’t archive the What to Be Planning ones because they are typically only relevant in the month they are sent. Let me know if any of these make you eager to travel!
Cruises – you either love them or you’re not interested. At least that’s been what I’ve noticed the trend to be as I’ve talked to people about them. I was in the second camp for the longest time, because, to me, cruises seemed to be wasted time on boats when I could’ve easily flown between sites and had so much more time in each place. But, after taking hours of training through Princess Cruises, I can now say that there is more to a cruise than what I originally thought.
Read MoreVoluntourism is a growing practice as travelers begin to think globally about ways they can help in the areas that they visit. There are many tour vendors that have begun creating trips with some amount of time set aside for various volunteer opportunities.
Read MoreRaindrops on ponchos and whiskers on squirrels, bright copper ceilings and warm smelly subways, brown paper & plastics drifting with the wind, these are a few of my favorite things… ok not really, but they are some things you are likely to experience in New York City, which is one of my favorite places to visit in the US.
Read MorePiggybacking off last week’s blog on how to stay healthy while traveling, we have 5 easy exercises that you can do while traveling to stay fit no matter where you are.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever experienced a head cold or, God forbid, loose bowels while on a plane, you know how miserable that is. In today’s post, I am going to give 6 tips to help you avoid the level of hell that Dante forgot to mention: traveling while sick.
Read MoreThis week, we have the privilege of hearing a different perspective, from one of my dearest friends, Jennifer. She wrote this piece on her take on how different parts of the world view the perception of time. It's really eye-opening, especially if you've never been out of the US before to experience some of what she talks about.
Read MorePacking light is not always an easy thing to do – even getting your mind wrapped around the fact that you are going on a long-ish trip with only 1 bag and your purse or other small carryon bag is hard! Here are 7 tips to help you in your journey to packing light.
Read MoreUnfortunately, everyone doesn’t have an endless supply of money or vacation days (oh, if only there was a money tree and a way to work but have endless amounts of time to travel for the average Joe). If you find yourself lacking in either, such that you can’t currently travel, there are lots of things that you can do in the meantime to assuage the wanderlust.
Read MoreWhen I look back at the places I’ve been, both here in the US and abroad, there are some definite locales that were more enjoyable than others. Here’s a list of my favorite places to go to, so far.
Read MoreRight now, the Dollar to Euro exchange rate is at a rate that is nearly the lowest it has been for over 5 years. Add to that the British Pound dropping to a historic low of $1.22 ($1 = £0.80), the dropping flight prices, and beautiful scenery, and you’ve got yourself several excellent reasons to travel abroad! So let’s talk destinations.
Read MoreAs a parent, we all want to see our kids succeed at life. By taking them with on your travels, you can broaden their perspective of the world. Here's my top 5 reasons to bring the kids along.
Read MoreI'll admit it. I am prone to traveling and leaving my appreciation of what I've just encountered to the (usually long) plane ride home. I've made a point of it, recently, to stop while I am at my destination and really take it all in and value it in its entirety - the people that surround me, going about their daily lives, as well as the setting and scenery.
Read MoreIf you are at all like I was about 5 years ago, you may have some reservations about using a travel agent. Now, looking back at my choices, I can see a few key mistakes.
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