Can we talk about our empty nest plans yet? Too soon? Not really. We’ve been mapping out our plans since dropping off our eldest child at college in 2020. Three years ago, as we looked ahead to the fall of 2024, we booked a Baltic Sea cruise that was to knock several items off Rich’s … Continue reading His Best Cruise Ever: Rich Does Disney
I’ve heard the term “Park Warrior” a few times since I made that crazy career change from the tech world to travel planning and writing. It’s not a phrase I paid much attention to because, well, I’m closing in on 53, and words that start or end with “Warrior” do not really fit into my … Continue reading Disney & Denim (Don’t Mix)
It turns out that not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. It turns out that, sometimes, Vegas giveth and taketh away. It turns out that some souvenirs are the worst, even if free.
Peace of mind may not have a monetary value but, good grief, it does have worth.
Yes, I know–I got to spend a week at Universal Studios taking behind-the-scenes tours of facilities, riding rides, and eating the best of park food. Now that I’ve completely lost your sympathy, let me explain what a FAM experience actually entails.
“Wait, so you’re, like, a real travel agent?” Often, when I hear this, I wonder if what I feel isn't exactly how Pinocchio felt when questioned about his real boy-ness. “Yes,” I want to respond, “According to all the hotel chains, I am real. According to all the cruise lines, I am real. According to … Continue reading To Travel (Agent) or Not To Travel (Agent)
"The average person has twelve jobs in their lifetime. TWELVE! You don’t have to stay where you start for the rest of eternity!" We hope our children are discovering that today's decisions do not have to apply to the rest of their lives.
