We can't travel, but we can walk our dogs
In Spain, where residents can only go for a walk if they are accompanying their dog, things have apparently gotten a little out of hand....


What to do when you live to travel, but can't
Like most travel advisers, I love traveling so much that I made it my career. There are certainly more financially rewarding options, and...


The privilege of responsible travel
Seeing the world beyond your front door is a privilege. At Purposeful Travel, we believe with that privilege comes a responsibility to...


In Memoriam
In August, 2003, I was in a gear shop trying on boots for an upcoming Mt Rainier climb. The young man helping me was remarkably kind,...


Penguins are thieves
Antarctica is so much more lively and colorful that you might imagine. And, good news...much warmer! Tourists travel to Antarctica in...


Keep calm and go to Costa Rica
Or maybe I should have said: Keep calm by going to Costa Rica. For a destination with so many adrenaline rousing activities, so many...


The Path of the Gods
It's pretty hard to resist a hike with a name like that, agree? Especially upon learning that the hike is in the Amalfi region of Italy....


What it's REALLY like to climb Kilimanjaro (for ordinary mortals)
In September, 2015, four women ranging in age from 27 to 67 successfully gained the summit of Kilimanjaro by the Rongai Route. I, neither...


Why safaris are THE most rejuvenating travel experiences
In my (way too many to reveal) years of arranging African safaris, I have never had someone reply to my: “How was your trip?” query with...


Travel = Friendship
Why travel is the best way to create and solidify friendships.

