Travel Stories
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Just Like Concerts Are Better Live, So is Travel
Just like concerts are better live, so is travel. Although we try, we cannot fully capture the wonder and beauty of the world in pictures or words. It must be experienced. And for those who, for whatever their reasons, choose to stay with what is familiar, they don’t know what they are missing. They cannot know what they’re missing. Neither pictures nor words can truly capture the: Magnificence of nature. Amazing creations built by people. Experience of living life in new cultures. When I was a teenager a close family friend took me on a 10 day “graduation trip” to visit her home country of Jamaica. You may be…
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South African Mission Adventure
Do you have a bucket list? Is there somewhere out there that you long to discover and experience? My husband Sam and I love to travel. We discovered a fulfilling travel adventure through serving on a mission project many years ago. It was an eye opening, thrilling, fulfilling and life changing experience. When the opportunity presented itself, we had so many questions. How can we afford this? Is it safe? Is it worthwhile? Who will take care of our children, while we are away? It took a leap of faith and a change in mindset. This sums up my wish for you. “I am learning more and more each day…
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The Recruiting Poster said, I Could “Join The Navy and See The World.” So I Did.
The Recruiting Poster said, I Could Join The Navy and See The World. So I Did. Us Navy World Traveler Two experiences marked my time in the Navy far above anything else. Living in Okinawa, Japan and then in Djibouti, Africa. I lived in Okinawa, Japan for 3 years. I’m active duty Navy, and when the opportunity came up I couldn’t believe it. I’d wanted to live in Japan for quite some time but it just didn’t seem like it would happen, until I saw those orders for Okinawa, Japan. People say that the culture is the best thing about living and traveling abroad. I agree that experiencing new cultures…
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Thieves on Airlines?
Thieves on airlines? This is an important travel tip I wanted to share with you from a fellow Travel Consultant and leader in the travel industry: Thieves on airlines? This is a true story. Thank goodness, it wasn’t a Ticket To Travel Client, but posted in a newsletter from someone in my community. True event Dear Travelers, Times are hard , and many turn to CRIME …….. Thieves on Airlines? This is a true story. Thank goodness it wasn’t from a Ticket To Travel client, but from someone who just posted this in my neighborhood watch bulletin board: This can happen on any airline going to any destination. These are…
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5 Places I’ve Never Been (And Why I Want To Go)
5 Places I’ve Never Been (And Why I Want To Go) 1. Brazil Brazil holds many mysteries for me. The mystery of unknown family members and places yet to be discovered. Hearing with fondness the stories of my mom’s homeland, the places, the family I have yet to meet. The language that is musical to my ears but remains sadly foreign to me. Yes Brasil as they spell it, is at the top of my list. Brazil going back to my roots. 2. Italy I am ready to explore Rome, Florence and Venice, which may be considered a traditional tour. Adding in a once in a lifetime experience with cooking…
