I remember my first solo trip fondly: I joined a 10-day cruise to Alaska and tacked on a few extra days in Seattle and Vancouver for a tremendous getaway. Before I went, I was incredibly nervous. Would I be safe? Would I be lonely? Would I be able to have fun? Everything worked out perfectly, […]
Last week, I quit my job. It’s not the first time I’ve given notice and the act itself isn’t unusual. People leave jobs all the time, whether it’s to work for a new employer, start their own company, or to provide care for children or other family members. The difference between those people and me is
While reading Rapid Travel Chai’s most recent two-week vacation itinerary through Ex-Soviet Europe, I realized I was a little embarassed that I haven’t yet traveled to Poland. I’ve been to a lot of places in the world and have more incredible adventures already on my calendar, so to be perfectly honest I’m not sure why
I am a planner, to the point of obsessive and obnoxious detail. You’ll find my to-do lists at work and at home, meal plans on my refrigerator, and spreadsheets and Word documents for every trip I take. So when my husband and I were watching the “How I met Your Mother” premiere and Ted pulled
Planning Trips: Smart Idea or Absolute Overkill? Read More »
