Australia One of the coolest things I’ve ever done is to hold a koala. It’s been heartbreaking to watch the impact of the bushfires in Australia over the past weeks, and to read and watch the devastation with the wildlife – particularly koalas. ….. It was heartbreaking to watch Robert Irwin (Steve Irwin’s son) fight […]
2020 Vision – a new year, a new decade – new beginnings Can you believe it was twenty years ago that we all stockpiled food, water, and cash – in fear of what worldwide computers would do at the stroke of midnight of 2000? But – we survived the turning of the calendar from 1999
2019 – The Year That Was Can you believe the ten-teen’s decade is almost over? 2019 is closing down, and we’re all starting to think about the new year, new decade, and getting our vision focused on 2020. But it’s always good to take a moment to look at the year that was. I hope
I’m back from a 11 day trip to Europe, hosting a large group of 70+ people on a Christmas Markets river cruise with U by Uniworld. Did you miss me? I had some difficulties getting a newsletter out while I was away (including a laptop malfunction), so I waited to do one when I returned.
This week, I’m headed to Budapest with a group of 70+ people to go cruising down the Danube. So, Budapest is on my mind. Have you been? I’m excited to return. I first visited with my family on a Tauck family river cruise a couple of years ago, and I was pleasantly surprised by what
Does South Africa call your name? GET TICKETS (Image details: A continent full of wonder. What will you discover in #Africa? http://bit.ly/africantravelinc #WeKnowAfrica) Well, I have a treat for you. Tomorrow, my colleague from African Travel, Carl Garbig, will be in Ottawa to do an info session for my clients. Might you be free to
The Art of Conservation Every Sunday morning, I complete my weekly travel ezine that I’d started during the week, usually with the TV program “CBS Sunday Morning” on in the background as I sip my coffee. It’s the quiet before the regular Sunday morning family events get started. This week was no different. This Sunday,
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Festive Season is just about upon us. After Remembrance Day solemnities, the holiday season kicks in. Of course, if you’re looking to travel over Hannukah, Christmas, or New Year’s; you are getting to the party planning a little late, for sure. It’s still possible, of course, and I’m scheduling calls with several folks for this
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Do you know all the different kinds of cruising there are? The main categories are Ocean, River, and Expedition. Last week we talked about Expedition Cruising. This week I’ll focus on River Cruising. Of course, there are subcategories too within those 3 main categories – and lots of ways to differentiate which cruise type, style,
Expedition Cruising Do you know all the different kinds of cruising there are? The main categories are Ocean, River, and Expedition. Of course, there are subcategories too within those 3 main categories – and lots of ways to differentiate which cruise type, style, and itinerary is right for you. There are many differentiating factors –
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