Responsible tourism provides travelers with the unique experiences they seek, while making a positive contribution to local communities and economies in a culturally sensitive (and appreciative way) and minimizing environmental damage and degradation.  The concept of and need for responsible travel has been a core value of mine since my very early days of travel. […]

For the active tourist and those seeking an authentic travel experience while on foot I would not call myself a “runner.” Until the age of 30 I had never run more than a mile without being completely winded. I am active and full of energy, mainly because I enjoy food so much. But more than […]

I’ve asked myself this question a number of times. I’m a seasoned traveler, who has traversed the globe solo or with 1-2 other people, and I have managed and planned my own trips for decades. After going through a travel advisor myself to help me plan a very special once in a lifetime trip, I […]