Living on the road, eating out, and staying in hotels was something I never looked forward to when work sent me out of town while living in the United States. All I could do was sit in a hotel and watch...

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,And sorry I could not travel bothAnd be one traveler, long I stoodAnd looked down one as far as I couldTo where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just...

2-19-24 Elmhurst, Il. USA“Not all those who wander are lost.” This phrase by J.R.R. Tolkien is a good place to start talking about my five and a half months of travel. My journey from being...

If you’re looking for practical tips for travel days, whether you’re traveling from city to city or around the globe, this article offers simple advice to help you manage your travel days more...

Traveling Light: Lessons from Five Months on the RoadArvada, Co. USA – 2-5-24When planning my five-month trip, I set a personal goal to keep my luggage compact and straightforward. My aim was to...

The Downside of Overcrowded Tourist HotspotsTourism should be about discovering new places and creating memorable experiences. Unfortunately, the rise of cookie-cutter tourism is turning once-unique...

Twenty-Eight Days in Turkey: August 2023My twenty-eight-day journey through Turkey in August 2023 was filled with unforgettable experiences, both high and low. Here are the highlights and insights from...

For the past five and a half months, I have traveled worldwide. My journey began in Istanbul and ended in Bangkok. I discovered many new things during this adventure, so I put together a group of random...

12-11-23Angkor, Cambodia Traveling for months, you come upon various places that surprise you. Some for the natural beauty, others for the community of people, and still others because you felt right...

I spent sixteen days visiting New Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, and Gwalior on my first trip to India. Each city offered unique attractions and a way of life that surprised me. Here are a few things I didn’t...