We just finished watching the movie Hector and the Search for Happiness on Netflix. It got us thinking about movies that had the theme of finding one’s self through travel such as The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Under the Tuscan Sun, Eat, Pray, Love, and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Not many of us… Continue reading
Podcast Episode 5 – World Events and Travel Planning
World current events inevitably impact travel planning in some way. Today’s discussion was brought on by the recent development in Greece, where the government is getting close to defaulting on their next payment on their loans to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). As Glen mentions in the podcast, some forecasters are predicting that the Eurozone crisis may… Continue reading
Podcast Episode 4 – Memorial Day and Travel
In commemoration of Memorial Day here in the US, Glen and I talk about how the world today is shaped by the outcomes of the wars through the ages. Although the freedom to travel and vacation wasn’t among the top causes in waging war, the ability to go pretty much anywhere in the world (save for… Continue reading
Podcast Episode 3 – Choosing Travel Destinations
In today’s episode of the podcast, Glen and I talk about our reasons for choosing the places we visit when we travel. We’re doing solo travels later this year, and we talk about why I’m going to the Philippines and Cambodia while Glen is heading out to Ireland, Hungary, Romania, Turkey and Denmark. How do… Continue reading
Podcast Episode 2 – Our mothers’ influence on our travel lives
It’s Mothers Day weekend and to honor our mothers, Glen and I talked about how our mommies helped shape and influence the travelers that we are today.
Podcast Episode 1 – Memorable Historical Travel Experiences
Two things that I’m very thankful about having my husband Glen as my travel buddy are: 1) he has a great memory and can remember lots of details that I may miss or forget, and 2) he has a love for history and a gift for explaining it in a casual and engaging way… Continue reading