Sometimes hard workers are forced to reinvent themselves due to circumstances beyond their control. A job layoff can be emotionally and financially devastating. Often it has little to do with an employee’s talents or true value, but is instead a
While sitting on the porch in a rocking chair might have been the way our grandparents envisioned their later years, many seniors and boomers are seeking fulfilling encore careers. According to AARP, 65- to 74-year-olds, are among the fastest growing segment
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
Tour Guides are not ordinary people. Judging by outward appearances alone, they may seem like regular globetrotters. However, after you’ve joined one on a trip, you soon realize that they possess a unique set of talents that can only be
It takes a special type of person to be a tour guide or tour director. Skilled, detail oriented, caring … and perhaps a bit quirky. Family and friends of these dedicated tour professionals can attest to the lovable idiosyncrasies that
In a world that often feels fractured by division and conflict, the simple yet courageous act of travel can foster unity, compassion, and peace. Our sense of interconnectedness grows when we open our minds, hearts, and eyes to explore new cultures and lands. We begin to see that beneath the surface differences in language, customs, or religion, all people share a core humanity.
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Throughout history, guides have deepened travel experiences for their groups and revealed revolutionary new ways of seeing the world. Their knowledge of history, languages, and cultures continues to drive important exploration and discussion in modern times. Guides are passionate thought
Click for original article featured on Prime online Magazine Story by Debbie Franks, ITMI Certified Tour Director, Guide & World Traveler. The seemingly endless rains of Seattle and Portland. Dallas and Phoenix’s encroaching heat. New York and Atlanta’s oppressive humidity and
