Travel Tip Tuesday

Keep Calm and Travel On.  Pretty inspiring words actually.  A traveler’s mantra that when repeated often, can help get one through all sorts of stressful travel situations.  And a good reminder that should appear at the top of any good…

I was having a conversation with a potential client the other day who is in the early stages of planning a first trip to Italy.  Since he is Italian-American, he wanted it to be an authentic experience.  As we were…

Up to this point, the three most popular transportation options to Rome’s city center from the main Leonardo DaVinci Fiumicino Airport have been: the standard taxi ride, that will run you upward of €50 one way. the ‘Leonardo Express’ train…

Most people dream of traveling to France or Italy in high or even shoulder season.  And who can blame them – the weather is lovely, flowers are in bloom, the days are long and the markets are bursting with fresh…

A few weeks ago, I explained why I don’t travel to Europe in the summer months.  I also don’t recommend it to my clients.  But, I also understand that there are some people who have no choice but to travel…

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, I made a horrible travel mistake. Well, actually, the jury’s still out on who made the mistake, but let’s just say that regardless of who was at fault, I was…

Seeing my headline today, you may in fact think you’ve come to the wrong place.  Perhaps you think I have a screw loose. Or lost my mind. After all, I’m usually the one encouraging, advocating and inspiring you to travel…

All too often kids get left behind, while Mom and Dad go on their European dream vacation. And while I am sure the adults deserve some alone time, I don’t think the children should be deprived. Not only can travel…

If you are a bargain shopper, I’m sure you’ve spent quite a bit of time on or even purchased something from the website Overstock.com.  They are well-known for their great deals on clothing, home furnishings, decor and more.  Oh yeah,…