“Traveling – It leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.”
-Ibn Battuta
I was in McHenry County, Illinois in June for the Midwest Travel Network’s annual conference, and our group made stop after stop. Postcard charming historic downtowns, local shops, coffee, and breweries. All the spots you’d expect on an action packed itinerary. But one stop completely stole the show for me. The Starline Factory. Outside, this monolith of...
Essential tips for a smooth rental car pickup, especially for solo travelers. Key advice includes preparing necessary documents, asking precise questions at the rental desk, and thoroughly inspecting the vehicle for any pre-existing damage. Following a checklist can alleviate stress and ensure a confident start to the trip.
Every once in awhile I visit a place and something (or someone) hits me over the head so fiercely that I am called to tell a story. That is just what meeting Maggie Lena Walker did to me. On my first day in Richmond Virginia my fellow travel writers and myself were walking back to our Airbnb on Clay Street in the Jackson Ward neighborhood of Richmond Virginia. We...
I have learned that solo travel safety tips are not only about major emergencies. They are also about how to stop unwanted attention while traveling solo before it grows teeth.
I’ve been to Paris four times now, and each visit still surprises me. But your first time visit to Paris? That one is sacred. You want to do it right. Not rushed, not over-scheduled, not standing in the wrong line for two hours because you didn’t know about timed entry tickets.