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How to Select Which Cruise is Your Style?
I was anti-cruise for a long time, primarily due to the environmental damages but also how narrow focused shore experiences were. So, every opportunity I have, I question my cruise partners about how they are dealing with those issues. Obviously, I was not the only...
Traditional vs. Newly-Inspired Destinations
How do you choose a travel destination? Some people are repeating visitors of the same countries. It is a great way to discover and learn about the country in depth and get to know the local people better. Some people never go back to the same country and enjoy...
Getting A Bolivian Tourist Visa At The Border
If you are a US passport holder, you must have a tourist visa (as of June 2023) to enter Bolivia. There are a few options to obtain one: (1) Obtain from the Consulate General’s office of your region (2) Use a travel visa and passport processing service company (3)...
What’s it like to visit Altiplano & Desert Land in South America?
IS IT WORTH THE VISIT? Absolutely! It is a once in a lifetime experience! It is an exploration to connect with the natural wonders. It is a discovery of the planet we live in. With that being said, it is not for everyone. It’s great for adventure travelers. I’d like...
10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Japan
How do we decide our next travel destinations? Our bucket list seems to grow every year! The world has so much to offer: natural beauty, local culture, art, food, fashion…etc. Depending on where you are in your life, there are different destinations that give you the...
TOP 10 questions and answers for traveling to JAPAN
Since the border to Japan opened last fall, Japan has been a hot destination we are making arrangements for. I gathered frequently asked questions during our discovery conversations. Here are the common questions, but please keep in mind Japan extends greater latitude...
Travel Agent Superheroes:
Going Above and Beyond for Clients Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak TRAVEL AGENT VIRTUOSO THERESA NORTON MARCH 23, 2020 PHOTO: Many clients are now happy they booked with a professional travel advisor. (photo via MarkgrafAve / iStock / Getty Images Plus) If there’s...
Why Traveling to Croatia?
When my husband and I travel, we always pick up one or more holiday ornaments of the year. Here is the new addition from Croatia. It's made of Licitar, a ginger cookie, one of the most recognizable symbols of Croatia. In fact, this gingerbread craft is protected as...
Kindness Encounter
A story of turning unplanned travel into a magical experience In the final meeting with my clients before their departure for Japan, I went over their entire trip to prepare them. I mentioned to them not to panic if they missed a train because there would be another...
Hidden Gem Setouchi Japan
Cherry blossoms in bloom around Himeji Castle. Swap city life for contemporary art, relaxing hot springs, and the best udon you’ve ever had in seaside Setouchi. While many travelers (rightly) set their sights on Japan’s Golden Route – Tokyo, Mt....
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How to Select Which Cruise is Your Style?
I was anti-cruise for a long time, primarily due to the environmental damages but also how narrow focused shore experiences were. So, every opportunity I have, I question my cruise partners about how they are dealing with those issues. Obviously, I was not the only...
Traditional vs. Newly-Inspired Destinations
How do you choose a travel destination? Some people are repeating visitors of the same countries. It is a great way to discover and learn about the country in depth and get to know the local people better. Some people never go back to the same country and enjoy...
Getting A Bolivian Tourist Visa At The Border
If you are a US passport holder, you must have a tourist visa (as of June 2023) to enter Bolivia. There are a few options to obtain one: (1) Obtain from the Consulate General’s office of your region (2) Use a travel visa and passport processing service company (3)...
What’s it like to visit Altiplano & Desert Land in South America?
IS IT WORTH THE VISIT? Absolutely! It is a once in a lifetime experience! It is an exploration to connect with the natural wonders. It is a discovery of the planet we live in. With that being said, it is not for everyone. It’s great for adventure travelers. I’d like...
10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Japan
How do we decide our next travel destinations? Our bucket list seems to grow every year! The world has so much to offer: natural beauty, local culture, art, food, fashion…etc. Depending on where you are in your life, there are different destinations that give you the...
TOP 10 questions and answers for traveling to JAPAN
Since the border to Japan opened last fall, Japan has been a hot destination we are making arrangements for. I gathered frequently asked questions during our discovery conversations. Here are the common questions, but please keep in mind Japan extends greater latitude...
Travel Agent Superheroes:
Going Above and Beyond for Clients Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak TRAVEL AGENT VIRTUOSO THERESA NORTON MARCH 23, 2020 PHOTO: Many clients are now happy they booked with a professional travel advisor. (photo via MarkgrafAve / iStock / Getty Images Plus) If there’s...
Why Traveling to Croatia?
When my husband and I travel, we always pick up one or more holiday ornaments of the year. Here is the new addition from Croatia. It's made of Licitar, a ginger cookie, one of the most recognizable symbols of Croatia. In fact, this gingerbread craft is protected as...
Kindness Encounter
A story of turning unplanned travel into a magical experience In the final meeting with my clients before their departure for Japan, I went over their entire trip to prepare them. I mentioned to them not to panic if they missed a train because there would be another...
Hidden Gem Setouchi Japan
Cherry blossoms in bloom around Himeji Castle. Swap city life for contemporary art, relaxing hot springs, and the best udon you’ve ever had in seaside Setouchi. While many travelers (rightly) set their sights on Japan’s Golden Route – Tokyo, Mt....