TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Unlock the Power of Travel: Why It Should Change You Posted on October 29, 2018October 27, 2024 One of the most misguided opinions about travel is that travel will change you. It’s a lie. Some travel is like a diet pill. Travel won’t change you simply because you travel; you have to put in some work. You can collect a thousand pretty little stamps and come back… Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES My Top 5 Travel Mistakes and Regrets Posted on October 26, 2018June 18, 2024 They say you should never have regrets. But if we’re lucky, we get to spend 70+ years on this planet. And it seems inconceivable that we don’t regret some of the mistakes we make. I have regrets in just about every facet of my life– love, work, play, and family…. Read more
PLACES How to Make the Most of a Layover: Road Trip to Chicago Navy Pier Posted on October 17, 2018November 10, 2024 I’ve never been to Chicago. Well, technically, I’ve been to O’Hare a dozen times. But I never left the airport. We drove in yesterday and decided to check out one of its iconic landmarks— the Navy Pier. Take a ride on the Centennial Wheel or river cruises before our flight. Visit… Read more
PLACES Night Long Layover Night Tour in Istanbul from Turkish Airlines Posted on October 7, 2018June 9, 2024 We land at 4 pm— a half-hour past the free tour offered by Turkish Airlines. That sucks, I’ve taken one of those tours before, and they are pretty good. But we’re not out of luck. There is another night layover tour we’ll catch that’s not free. Watching Istanbul go from… Read more
PLACES Turkish Airlines Long Layover Posted on October 3, 2018June 9, 2024 Free City Tour of Istanbul I love long layovers if it allows me to explore a new city. And Turkish Airlines offers a great perk if you have a long layover Istanbul. They offer ticket holders a free Istanbul tour. It’s a great option if you have at least a… Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Budget Travel- You’ve Got More Time Than Money Posted on September 12, 2018December 9, 2024 If you’re like me, you’re always dreaming about travel and chasing the sun. However you are resigned to the confines of a budget. And one of the best ways to save money is off season travel. Tips for off season travel proves there is no place on the planet you can’t see with a little planning. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES 8 Proven Tips to Relax and Truly Enjoy Your Vacation Stress-Free Posted on September 7, 2018October 13, 2024 Don’t wait, get a massage, manicure or pedicure as soon as you arrive. Any treatment that involves the senses (sight, touch, smell, sound or smell) will help you relax and enjoy your vacation sooner. Here are 8 tips to help you relax and enjoy your vacation every single time. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES How to Select a Good Tour Guide Posted on September 5, 2018January 11, 2025 How to Select a Good Tour Guide I like to do my own thing when I travel. I haven’t booked many organized tours or utilized many tour guides because I wouldn’t say I like one-size-fits-all experiences. That said, there are times when a tour guide makes perfect sense. Later this… Read more