ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR TRIP

FROM INSPIRATION TO TRAVEL TIPS EACH SECTION BELOW WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH TRIP PLANNING AND BOOKING FROM START TO FINISH.  BE SURE TO CHECK THE RELATED POSTS TO GIVE YOU FURTHER GUIDANCE AND INSPIRATION.  HAPPY PLANNING!

START HERE TO GET IDEAS AND 

Inspiration

FOR YOUR NEXT GREAT ADVENTURE 

To say that travel is always on my mind is an understatement.  I spend my flight home from one destination dreaming about where I'll venture to next.  Yes, I'm addicted!  Whether you already have a destination in mind or you need a little nudge, the articles below will spark your imagination; from tailor-made trips based on your interests to places that every traveller should see at least once.  Read through these articles to get the inspiration you're looking for and scratch that next destination off your bucket list!

USE THESE INFORMATIVE 

Travel Guides

TO PUT A PLAN IN MOTION

Is it just me, or is the research and planning for a trip half the fun?  I enjoy nothing more than going through my travel resources and creating my own maps for an upcoming trip.  When I'm stuck at home, it's my connection to my next destination.  If you think the idea of researching anything is strictly for the birds, then thankfully, this leg work has been done for you in the form of the travel guides below. 

Austria Guide

Belgium Guide

Croatia Guide

France Guide

USE THESE HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR

Planning & Booking

YOUR NEXT GREAT ADVENTURE

Once you've been inspired and you've picked a travel destination, it's time to plan what to see.   

After more than a decade of serious travel, I've learned many important things along the way, and have complied that information in the informative articles below.  Follow the tips so you too can plan and book your trips like a seasoned pro! 

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Travel Gear

ESSENTIALS TO TAKE WITH YOU     

There's always the temptation to bring every lens, filter, and gadget with you on the road; after all, you bought it intending to use it. Right?  Years of travel have taught me that while I have the best intentions to use all that great equipment if it's too bulky and too heavy to carry around, it will end up staying in the hotel room.  Check out the section below to see the gear essentials I pack on my travels.    

NIKON D7100

TRAVEL POWER BAR

NIKON ML-L3 REMOTE

SAMSONITE PURSUIT

LUG TRAVEL PILLOW

PACKING CUBES

THERE IS AN ART TO  

Packing

LEARN HOW TO BECOME A PRO!     

If only someone had pulled me aside ten years ago and said, "you don't use packing cubes"?   Maybe that shouldn't be a hot topic in your thirties, so I digress.  I'm happy to say I found my saving grace in these about three years ago, and I'll never travel without them again.  There's an art to packing.  It lies in both WHAT you take with you and HOW you take it with you. It's been with a great deal of trial and error and much discipline to determine what's necessary to include in my luggage.  Read the articles below to help you get a handle on everything packing-related.   

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Travel Tips

TO GUIDE YOU ON A SAFE JOURNEY

People, in general, often invest a significant amount of money on their travels.  From visiting foreign lands to taking a road trip around your own backyard, you want to make the most of any vacation.  It's reassuring to know that we can use smart travel tips to make it go as smoothly as possible when spending hard-earned money on these getaways.  Being travel-smart will ensure a smoother trip to that dream-worthy destination or campground just a few hours from home.   

1.  Top 10 Tips for Solo Travellers

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2.  How to Ease the Anxiety and Fears of Solo Travel

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3.  Follow These 10 Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation

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4.  Are you Prepared to Drive in a Foreign Country?

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