One of the things we love about travel is discovering new destinations and having an authentic experience. But how do you know when “living like a local” is actually hurting things? We saw an interesting photo recently that was posted in Lisbon, Portugal, about some unintended consequences of using AirBnb, and before long people were chiming in about similar situations in other cities. This is just one example, so this week we wanted to give you some tips on being a mindful traveler.
Do you practice mindful travel? What are your tips?
You might be thinking that this episode is directed at listeners with children. Well, not 100% There are also plenty of adults without kids who still don’t want to tell certain family members their travel plans until right before they leave. Whether it’s Vacation Shaming for taking the time off, or someone making comments about how much money you’re spending, the issue is real! So this week we’re here to help you take that vacation you deserve without letting others get you down.
Do you ever feel ashamed of your travels? DON’T: channel your inner Kanye. Tune in to find out what that even means…
Do you think of yourself as a solo traveling pro? A recent New York Times article outlined some tips on “best practices”, and things to avoid, and we have my own to share as well, so that you can go ahead and take that trip solo without the worry! Listen up and learn some tips from us.
Where have you traveled by yourself? Do you enjoy solo travel?
Choo choo – all aboard! Traveling by train is a fun option you may not have considered. Di you know that you can visit most American cities by rail? National Parks? What about Europe or even Canada? We thought we’d fill you in on some fun experiences out there.
Do you like train travel? Where have you gone, or where would you like to go?
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The Caribbean and the east coast were recently impacted by Hurricane Matthew. Storms like this have a massive impact on travel, and part of that is the uncertainty of which path they will take. Many times it’s wait and see if you should cancel your plans, rearrange your schedule, or sit tight and hope for the best. This week we’d like to give you a behind the scenes look at what we were doing in the days leading up to Matthew to reassure our clients and rearrange schedules.
Have you ever had to change your vacation plans due to weather?
