by Garborg Carol | Dec 10, 2025 | General travel, Travel Tips
He who would travel happily must travel light. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Impossible “You want me to do what?!” I asked my husband before a trip to Vietnam and Thailand. For whatever reason, he thought I could pack in this: There’s no... 
by Norm Brekke | Nov 12, 2025 | Croatia/Slovenia, General travel
I just got back from my first Niteo tour and I can’t stop talking about it! You know how sometimes you go on vacation, and you see a lot of but it feels a bit distant, like you’re just looking at a postcard? On this tour I felt like I really got to experience the... 
by Kjell Garborg | Jul 22, 2024 | General travel
How many times have you thought, “Wouldn’t it be fun to travel with friends?” but it goes no further than that—a thought. Idea never become action. It isn’t that you don’t WANT to vacation with neighbor friends in Mexico or do a service project with a group of guys in... 
by Haley Amy | May 7, 2024 | General travel
The best travel times are one of the most important considerations when you book travel. So, what should you be thinking about before you block off your dates? Expenses: Slash them during local best travel times If budget is a consideration, the best travel... 
by Haley Amy | Apr 3, 2024 | General travel, Guides
If you’re typically a go-it-alone traveler you may wonder why anyone would choose to travel with a tour company or a local guide. After all, technology has made it easier than ever to preview countries in microscopic ways and to book excursions and transportation with... 
by Kjell Garborg | Feb 19, 2024 | Food, General travel
I love travel shows, especially ones that are food oriented. That’s what I turn on to unwind at the end of the day. And of course it’s fun to watch an episode on Italy, for instance, prior to traveling and make plans to eat at some of the favorite spots...