She’s a Lifesaver
It was a Friday evening, after a hard day of work. I was dwelling on some unresolved issues that I brought home from the office, and wasn’t in a particularly jovial mood. Still, it was Friday after all, our pizza and movie night. The red wine was poured and the medium pizza was plated. I was sitting […]
Now What Do I Eat?
Now what do I eat? My wife is at work. While for most people that means that, after rush hour, there will be a fond discussion of the day’s events over dinner. When my wife is at work, sometimes that means that she leaves on her commute Monday morning and returns the following Monday (or… Gulp…the following month). […]
Packing For Success
Packing for Success “How does she do that?” I ask myself as I put all of my (considerable) weight into holding the suitcase closed as I zip, buckle and tie it into submission. She has one roll-aboard bag, neatly packed with several outfits (for any weather condition), matching shoes, toiletries, and room left over to bring back […]
Supporting Her Wanderlust
Supporting Her Wanderlust WANDERLUST noun wan·der·lust \ˈwän-dər-ˌləst\ : a strong desire to travel My parents like to move. By moving I don’t necessarily mean exercising, though they put me through the paces on a long and winding walk recently. They actually like to move, as in houses, as in […]
Home Again
Home Again “Home, Home Again, I like to be there when I can. When I come home cold and tired, its good to warm my bones beside the fire…” Pink Floyd. Whomever said you can never go home again was wrong. Here I sit, at the San Francisco Airport, ready to embark on a trip down memory […]
Debunking the Myths: A Closer Look at Tour Directing and Tour Guiding
A day in the life of a tour director or tour guide might sound too good to be true. Visiting exotic locales. Exploring fascinating cultures. Meeting amazing people. That’s not a task list characteristic of a typical day job. The truth is, these components make up only part of what it means to embark on this exciting career […]
It’s Never Too Late to Follow Your Dreams
A traveler’s heart beats stronger with each passing mile. You might not have the energy you once did (or perhaps you do now that you’ve kicked the cubicle and finally have to focus on yourself!), but you’re wiser about how you expend it. You know that time spent not doing what you love is time wasted. You’ve […]
Turn Your Wanderlust into a Thriving Profession: Top Travel Careers for 2025
Do you find yourself constantly dreaming of far-off destinations while trapped in the monotony of a desk job? If your heart yearns for adventure and your spirit craves the freedom of the open road, you’re not alone. According to recent studies, 65% of millennials and Gen Z prioritize careers that offer travel opportunities, while 73% […]
Passport to Purpose: Tour Guiding Your Next Encore Career
You thought about being a tour guide when you were 20. The persistent thought was that this would be a fun job to travel, meet people, and be carefree. But then, the dream of being a tour guide often clashed with family and friends telling you to go with the traditional path of “getting a real job.” Did […]
Career Beyond the Beaten Path: Redefining Work-Life Balance as a Tour Guide
Whether embarking on your first career or seeking an encore profession, there are many advantages to becoming a tour guide or international tour director. Tour Guiding offers a unique combination of flexibility and personal fulfillment that you will not find in many other professions. Let’s be honest. The traditional workplace can feel safe and secure, but it […]