It is an exciting time to be a traveling reader. Gone are the days of having to check luggage to bring bulky paper books with you on your trip. But what device should you choose for your travels if you are new to e-reading? An iPad? A black and white reader like a Kindle? Are […]
On last week’s show we talked to Elizabeth’s sister, Linda, about her experiences living in Hong Kong. This week we’d like to welcome her back and pick her brain about another bucket list place of mine in Asia – Japan! Japan is made up of almost 7,000 islands, but 97% of it’s land area is […]
A former British Colony, Hong Kong sets itself apart from mainland China in many ways, and who better to fill us in than someone who has lived there! Learn about visa requirements, where to stay, “must do” attractions, food, customs and more. We would like to welcome back to the show this week Elizabeth’s sister, Linda. Way […]
Being in the travel industry has taught us a thing or two. Always keep your passport current. Travel insurance is important. The cheapest price is not always the best value. One of the big things we’ve learned is just how many different types of trips there are out there. One of the most exciting trends […]
We’ve talked in the past about how Americans take significantly fewer vacation days than In our industry, things start picking up right after Christmas. People are done with the holiday rush, getting ready to file their taxes, and begin to look forward to the year ahead. We spoke last week about the importance of taking […]
We’ve talked in the past about how Americans take significantly fewer vacation days than our counterparts in other countries. There are also reports that show workers are actually leaving vacation time on the table. As vacation planners we can’t imagine how this is possible! A recent study by Alamo Rent a Car offers an explanation: […]
It’s a great time to be a Star Wars fan! Disney has recently announced several changes coming to the parks that feature the iconic film series and its many brands. Tonight we want to focus on one of their more unique experiences – Star Wars Day at Sea on Disney Cruise Line. These special voyages […]
With social media taking over our lives, some travelers choose their destination for bragging as much as they do for adventure and experience. Now that ALL of our friends from grade school through to the PTA can see where we are going in real time, we want those photos to be amazing and conversation-starting. Perhaps […]
Traveling with kids is sometimes challenging. Many people question whether or not you should do it at all until they reach “a certain age.” But then there are others who start traveling with their children almost from the moment they are born. Childhood is fleeting… we all hear it said in many ways. So why […]
Many months ago, Episode 50 got you all excited about tackling your travel bucket list. But there is one pesky problem… how are we going to PAY for this? Sadly, none of us have discovered a money tree growing in our backyards, so how can we make our dreams come true when it comes to […]
We love to talk about Walt Disney World on this podcast, and some people who aren’t super fans like us sometimes wonder why we keep going back. Well, it’s because as many times as we’ve been to Central Florida, there is still a ton of stuff that we haven’t experienced. It’s not just Disney either. […]
Yellowstone National Park was created in 1872 “as a public park for the benefit and enjoyment of the people”, but it wasn’t until August 25, 1916 that President Woodrow Wilson signed an act creating the National Park Service that placed all of the parks were under one jurisdiction. Today there are over 400 National Parks […]
Zika, Chikungunya, ISIS – oh my! We travel to experience new cultures, sights, and wonders. But we also live in a world that is not at peace and bad things happen, both natural disasters and man-made conflict. When bad things happen, does it (or should it) affect your travel plans? We thought we would share our opinions […]
Hawaii is the 8th-smallest and the 11th-least populous, but the 13th-most densely populated of the fifty U.S. states. It is made up of many many islands spread over about 1500 miles. But most people know Hawaii as the eight main islands and the very southeastern end of the archipelago. In order from northern most to southernmost, those islands are Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Maui and the Island […]
If you love to visit big cities, then London has to be at the top of your list. Rich in history, culture, shopping, and excitement, you can stay busy in London for weeks without seeing it all. So today we thought we would talk about the basics of London and perhaps inspire you to get […]
There is a famous adage about life that says it is not about the destination, but it’s about the journey. However, when traveling, it often really is about the destination, and the journey is just something to endure in order to finally reach that destination. When traveling halfway around the world, flying is really the […]
Last week’s episode focused on Elizabeth sharing her recent experience with river cruising. But with all the information to share about the ship itself in the previous podcast, we decided to devote a second episode to the ports of call on The Rhine she visited. Join us as we talk about… *Basel, Switzerland *Breisach (Freiburg, Riquewihr) […]
We have recorded several episodes on cruises and many are huge fans of ocean cruising. However, there is another cruise option out there that is considered one of the fastest growing industry segments out there: River Cruising! The ships are smaller, the ports are more intimate, and the whole experience is far more inclusive. Recently, Elizabeth […]
Travel is about making memories that last a lifetime and broadening your world view and your perspective. One thing that pretty much everyone does on vacation is buy souvenirs. Some of us have a “go to” item that we have to buy on every trip, thereby building a sort of memory collection to display and […]
Right now, all of us are in the midst of the holiday bustle. Which is to say, we are all right at that point when we wonder why we do this every year and why can’t we all just go to the beach for a week?! So we thought this would be a good time to talk […]
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When we aren’t traveling, we love to read books that transport us to new and unique places. And who knows? Your next read might inspire your next trip!
