Posts tagged travel
50 States + 23 Countries < 59 Years = One Happy Life of Travel

Why should you read a blog about travel from me? I’m not a paid travel expert, and I have so much more to see and learn about this great world of ours. However, the reason I write about travel, is because I love it and I want you to experience the joy we have found in seeing new places. No matter what your budget, there are great places you can get to and ways to save for that dream trip. I hope through future posts, you can learn some helpful tricks and much needed planning skills to make your next adventure a trip of a lifetime!

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1987 Europe: A Trip to Remember

We flew from Chicago O’Hare to Dusseldorf, W. Germany. On our arrival we had planned to take the first train to Auchen, W. Germany. We missed the train to Auchen, so we got on a train to Cologne, which wasn’t far from Auchen. When we got to Cologne, we discovered the trains to Auchen were delayed and I remember standing (freezing) on the platform trying to figure out what they were saying in German. We were naive and a bit scared. What had we gotten ourselves into.

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Planning a Trip

We (my husband Paul and I) travel a lot. If it’s not a planned vacation, it is a work trip. Most of Paul’s work trips allow for us to add on vacation days before or after. As a perfect example, we took vacation days following a conference in London and saw a bit of Europe which made it less expensive than booking a separate trip. This is just one of the ways you can save on a vacation if you have the freedom to take your vacation before or after. But where does one begin the process? If you are a seasoned traveller, you have probably had first hand knowledge of these travel planning tips, but if you are new to travel or just want to read how I plan my trips, then read on. Many people use travel sites/agents, or friend recommendations to plan a trip. I’m writing this post to share how I go about creating the best vacation and why these steps are helpful and necessary to make a trip great. Even if you use a travel agent or book an all inclusive, these tips should help you communicate what’s important to you and give the planner guidance.

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