A rich travel experience is like a great jazz performance; master the basics first and then improvise. With that in mind, I’ve planned my trips for 2023, taking advantage of discounts, flash sale promos and end of the year savings. I’ve managed to save a bundle by looking 12 months out, comparing travel insurance pricing, tour and flight options, and using trusted group tour and travel partners. But as everyone …
Since launching this blog, I’ve been asked for advisory “kick-starters” from many who’d love to do a solo trip and appreciate the inside scoop from one who has. Here’s a collection of my best to date. Travel like a writer. In other words, approach your trip as an adventure with a script that you get to write. Add in the action, engaging visuals, interesting conversations and unique dining and sightseeing …
Remember when you had to actually GO shopping to shop? Not any more. Any of these wonderfully giftable items are guaranteed to generate tidings of great joy from your favorite traveler. I recommend each of these after lots of research and personal usage but would love to hear from you if you have a better recommendation! Here are my top picks in no particular order: ~The Secrid Twin Wallet Double …
It’s inevitable. So plan for it. It’s a rare trip that follows the booked itinerary but there are things you can do to make it a minor inconvenience instead of a catastrophe. Federal Law Says… It’s important to know that federal law entitles you to a full cash refund in the event your flight is canceled, regardless of the reason. On domestic carriers. Unfortunately, getting a refund is often a …
After each solo adventure I catalog the great tips, new ideas and helpful suggestions that I’ve picked up or been gifted with from other travelers. So here are a few from my most recent Moroccan adventure: Don’t Overthink it. Solo travel is not a rite of passage. You can’t fail it. Some trips are better than others. Understand that once you’ve done your planning, booked your flights and hotels and …
Who has the time to research these apps? These days, I do. Here are a few of my favorites: Atlas Obscura: Atlasobscura.com online and Free app format I’ve spent hours on this site researching places to visit, reading their daily newsletter, listen to podcasts, watching videos. It’s a completely immersive travel experience. They specialize in the offbeat story, the never heard of destination, the hard to believe facts that make …