Sometimes People Just Don’t Like YouTraveling is full of surprises, and sometimes, those surprises aren’t pleasant. It’s a fact of life that sometimes people don’t like you for...

If you’ve ever traveled to Europe, you’re probably aware that they use a different type of electricity and plug. Some of your electronics may work, while others might not. Here are a few hints...

Before deciding to visit a new country or city, I always start with a background check on safety. My first stop is the United States Department of State website, where they provide their perspective on...

8-2-23Istanbul, TurkeyTraveling as a tourist and traveling to live cheap, are two different things. If I signed up for “tourist” activities I would go broke quickly.So just last week, when the...

7-31-23Chicago, IL.Creating A New LifeI think we all heard the story of people who retired and died shortly afterward because of boredom. I’m pretty sure this is an urban legend at best....

7-28-23 Volo, IL. These should be considered a starting point, not a definitive guide. Visa and entry requirements change constantly and, as of this writing, are changing. And because I have no idea when...

Transforming Travel: From Short Stays to Long-Term AdventuresWhen I first started inviting people to join me on my week-long trips, I told them they could buy a flight and a room for a week to ten days...

7-24-23 Batavia, ILIn a small, bustling café on a quiet street corner, I overheard a conversation that made me pause. It was a group of friends, discussing their bucket lists with an air of wistful...

(Published Monday, Wednesday &Fridays from my current city).7-17-23 Chicago, IL. U.S.A.It’s here.In 14 days, I get on a plane and fly from Chicago, Illinois to Istanbul Turkey. After...

July 19, 2023 | Elmhurst, IL, USAUpdated 5-30-24Packing for Long-Term Travel: Lessons LearnedRethinking Long-Term Travel PackingA few months ago, my packing strategy for long-term travel...