Journal
To Tour? Or Not to Tour?
Here are four reasons to plan your own trip and four reasons to join a tour. What’s your travel style?
Ten Tips for Packing Like a Pro
Here are ten tips to consider before you even put clothes in your suitcase.
Tips for Traveling Gluten Free
Don’t let being gluten free stop you from having a fantastic trip. Here are my tips for traveling gluten free.
This Is What Happens When We Open Our Eyes
A very special “God moment” that our Tuscany group experienced in Siena.
Walkabout London 2023 - Trip Report
Walkabout London 2023 took place in August. Here is a recap of our wonderful time in London.
Cruising the Bordeaux Region with AmaWaterways
A trip report from our Bordeaux river cruise on AmaWaterways, July 2023.
Traveling to the Basque Region - a trip report
Part 1 of our AmaWaterways Bordeaux river cruise. This is our pre-cruise land portion in the Basque region of France.
How to Have a Fantastic First Trip to Europe
I want your first trip to Europe to be amazing, so I’ve written a list of things you can do to ensure things go as smoothly as possible.
Visiting Two Sacred Spaces in France
France is full of sacred spaces. Here are two of my favorites.
7 Tips for Managing Air Travel This Holiday Season
Traveling this holiday season? Here are 7 tips that will make your travel day a lot smoother.
God’s Property
I always say that God never fails to show up when I travel, and this is one example.
The Most Symbolic Moment of the Queen’s Funeral
What’s the symbolism behind the items sitting on top of Queen Elizabeth II’s casket? Read on to find out.
How I Pack for Two Weeks Using Only a Carry On Bag
Thinking about traveling with a carry on bag for two weeks? Here’s how I do it. You can do it too!
The Long Walk at Windsor
Thinking about a day trip to Windsor Castle from London? It’s super-easy and well worth the trip. Read more here.
Trip Report: Walkabout France 2022
Our first Walkabout tour is in the books! Read all about it here.
10 French Phrases You Should Know Before You Travel to France
French people are very proud of their language and their culture, and they want you to also appreciate their language and culture. Here are ten phrases to learn before you travel that will show your respect for the French culture.
What to Read/Watch Before Your Italian Holiday
Looking for book or movie recommendations before you travel to Italy? Here’s a list of my favorites.
A Cozy Winter Weekend in Wisconsin
Wisconsin in January doesn’t normally sound like my kind of thing—unless it’s to a 5-star resort in the middle of nowhere with nothing to do but relax.