Plan B in Rome!
Day 2: Originally I planned to take the train to Orvieto for the day with a quick side trip to Civita di Bagnorregio, but I was in love with Rome! […]
Buongiorno Roma!
We had arrived in Rome!!! We found the driver holding a sign with our name on it and we followed him out to the car. It was dark and the […]
My heart is pounding… my breathing shallow…
My heart is pounding, my breathing shallow; I’m totally psyched as I always am after reading International Living. The newest edition just arrived in my mailbox today and I’ve already […]
Tour Guides, Timing, and Transportation
How to plan a dream trip: Tour Guides, Timing, and Transportation. To start at the beginning of this travel planning story click here. Get an Eagles’ Eye view of the […]
Merrill Mixer, Tour Director
One day I Googled, “How to Become a Travel Guide?” and discovered the International Tour Management Institute in San Francisco. On November 28, I and 25 other kindred spirits – […]
Research – It really is HALF the fun!!!
The actual vacation was only 20 days – but I had 18 months planning and anticipating. It really, truly was half the fun!!! Having an itinerary, I proceeded to research accommodations. This […]
Need Help With Itinerary!
“Need help with itinerary” is a frequent question on the forums Deciding the itinerary is a difficult job! You can ask for advice, but in the end it’s up to […]
“The Devil is in the Details”
“The slang term “the devil is in the details” has a number of different senses. All of the meanings boil down to the fact that it is often the small details of something which make […]
How to Make Your Dream Trip Become Reality
Several years ago I decided that 2010 would be the year of “The Dream Trip” 2010, because we would both turn 50 as well as celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. […]
I Rediscover My Passion
It must have to do with having a birthday. I ask myself, “What do you want to do with the rest of your life? What is your passion?” And you know […]
Meet You In The Morning 