


6 Signs of Life in the Travel Landscape
Spring is already making a tentative appearance in my region of the country. I’m enjoying the daily delight of going outside to inspect even the most minuscule changes that the warmer weather brings – an unfamiliar birdsong, a single red tulip, the way the light...
The Perks of a Customized Tour for You and Your Friends
Jenny is the kind of woman everyone likes to be around. She’s can pull out a one-liner faster than you can think and is packed with creative energy. She’s likable and people enjoy hanging out with her. Jenny would make a great tour host! I thought. So...
Back from Italy! What to expect on your next trip
(Thanks to both Lydia Grotberg, adventurous traveler and longtime family friend, who recently returned from Italy and Ann Hinrichs, trip planner and expert on travel to Italy for sitting down with us for this article.) Early July, after a rough week both at home and...
Travel insurance in a Pandemic World
Early last year I planned a trip to India to visit good friends. But instead of scooping up spicy curry a few months later, I found myself eating pot roast, potatoes and carrots at home in Minnesota. Sure I’d purchased travel insurance, but pandemic-related...