“Traveling—it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” —Ibn Battuta
The truth is, there are thousands of possible trips out there. There are plenty of great trips to choose from — and then there are trips that are great for you. Being honest about what you want and need and getting to know your own personal travel profile can save you from the but-it-looked-great-on-paper trip disappointment.
Like a lot of dramatic stories, this one starts with a couple in love. They’d just gotten hitched and were set to depart the next morning on their dream honeymoon to Bali. But…
Here are five handy things that should become part of your regular packing list… you will be glad to have them with you!
Whether you’re going for a couple of weeks or even for months together, there are some foundational things that are critical to making travel with someone else successful.
If you’ve never cruised to Alaska, you may think it sounds pretty straightforward: you fly to the west coast, board the ship, and within days you’ll be watching moose dance atop glaciers, while bald eagles land on your balcony railing as whales breach in the waters below, right?
While attending a conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, I had the opportunity to tour Caesars Palace, an iconic Las Vegas luxury hotel, designed with a Roman theme done so well it makes you want to don your toga, hop on your chariot, and head off to the Colosseum.
You can easily and joyfully spend weeks in Tokyo, getting lost in the sprawling oddities of the capital city. But that would not give you a proper understanding of Japan as whole. This island nation rewards those who venture beyond Tokyo with mesmerizing natural and cultural attractions that are splendidly unique in the modern world.
Being able to give to the people you meet, the communities you visit, and the environments you explore is one of the greatest rewards a traveler can experience. Not only will you be helping people and the planet, but you will feel energized and happy.
The places we visit — whether it’s a state park near home or a safari in an exotic locale — have the power to change us in many ways, both simple and profound. What if your next trip could not only change you, but change the world for the better?
For some people, a dream destination pops easily into mind: they know exactly where they would go in a heartbeat if there were no obstacles. For others, it’s a bit more ambiguous…