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From Ancient Rome to Istanbul; My Quest for the Perfect Hamam
I recently found myself back in the magnificent city of Istanbul, a place where continents and cultures collide, and there was one thing, above all else, at the very top of my ‘to-do’ list: find a hamam. My first Turkish bath experience was 10 years ago in this very city at the truly iconic Hürrem…
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My life as a Perro Callajero (street dog)
A friend recently cornered me with a deceptively simple question: “What do your days look like when you’re not having an adventure?” I honestly couldn’t think of any such days. Even my job, whisking around tour groups, is a daily excursion. But the question did make me reflect on my life, and I realized I…
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Highlights from our Western National Parks Adventure
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to travel across the American West without having to drive yourself or worry about a single itinerary detail? Our recent 16-day Travels With Theresa tour zigzagged through seven states, nine National Parks, and one Buc-ee’s. With Clay (our Driver), Theresa (our lead), and me (our tour director) working together,…
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How I save with annual travel insurance
Keeping with the travel promotion theme of the last couple weeks, I think now is a great time to bring up travel insurance. Given that Joan and I travel all of our lives, insuring ourselves just makes sense. As I was looking for a new policy, I stumbled across an option for an annual plan…
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The time to travel is now
Don’t “just do it”. Do it now. This is all the time you have. Don’t waste it. I can’t tell you the number of times my retired tourists have validated my decision to travel while I’m young. They’re happy to share that while they have enough money now to live comfortably and travel as they’d…
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Is it really cheaper to travel abroad than in the United States?
There’s a common misconception that domestic travel saves money. No need for international flights, no passport stress, and hey, it’s “just” a road trip or a short hop across the country. But factor in $300+ per night hotels, $50+ dinners, car rentals, parking fees, and tourist attraction costs, and that “more affordable” getaway ends up…
