For decades, plastic products seemed perfect for travel: lightweight, unbreakable…and disposable. Downside? What downside? So why is plastic-free travel suddenly a hot topic? Because the the planet is choking to death on plastic. And we travelers are part of the...
Rick Steves Is Wrong About Athens…Don’t Rush Away!
I’ll just say it straight out: Rick Steves is wrong about Athens. For those who rely on his distinctive teal-and-gold guidebooks for exploring Europe, you know that Rick Steves is unsurpassed in his expertise about the Continent. In fact,...
Remembering Notre Dame Cathedral
If you’ve been to Paris, you have photos of Notre Dame Cathedral. Probably a lot of them, because it’s so hard to capture its grandeur and godliness. Or it was… With the terrible news of the fire in Notre...
How Millennials Are Changing Travel–For All of Us
Every generation makes a unique mark on the world. Millennials are no different. From upbringing to career to politics, their perspectives and preferences differ from those who came before. How and why they travel isn’t the same, either. Who...
Artificial Intelligence and Travel: What You Should Know
Artificial Intelligence–AI–isn’t new, but as technology advances and computers improve, its use in travel is becoming ho-hum common. As AI replaces humans, aspects like 24-hour service, instant responses, and client personalization can improve customer satisfaction rates. The Future is...
Orlando Breaks U.S. Tourist Record: Great or Greedy?
Orlando, Florida, is jumping for joy. In 2017, over 72 million tourists came to the city, giving Orlando the title of “Most-Visited U.S. Destination.” Travelers always bring revenue, no matter where they go. Jobs abound: Remember that 1 in...
Ethical Travel: “Vote With Your Wings”
Ethical travel? What is THAT? And why does it matter? Ethical travel is the awareness of our impact on the planet when we go anywhere. Anywhere. From how we get to our destination to what we do when we...
Introverts and Travel: We’re NOT Cowards!
Introverts get a bad rap. Especially when it comes to travel. People assume we’re too timid to get much out of it. That we’ll sit like stones and not leave our hotel. That we won’t talk to anyone. I...
13 TED Talks on Travel: Guaranteed to Inspire and Inform
TED talks–those phenomenal 18-minute-or-less presentations–are designed to share information on every topic…”to make great ideas accessible and spark conversation.” I’ve yet to watch a TED talk that wasn’t interesting. The speakers are articulate. They want us to understand their...
Puerto Rico Is Still Hurting: How Can We Help? Read on!
Puerto Rico will never forget September 20, 2017. Hurricane Maria ravaged the island with 155 mph winds, taking down 80 percent of the utility poles and leaving 100 percent of the 3.5 million residents without electricity. Over 70,000 homes...