Last updated on March 10th, 2023 at 10:50 pmThe North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) recently turned 30 years old. The mission of the organization is “to provide educational and networking opportunities to help members succeed in the evolving multi-platform journalism environment and travel industry with an emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.” NATJA…
Last updated on January 5th, 2023 at 02:43 pmAs former residents of Amsterdam, we’re used to the notion of “tolerated” marijuana in “coffee shops.” But on our recent visit to Vancouver, we were surprised to encounter a similar setup. More US states have recreational and medical marijuana, so I was curious to examine what the…
Last updated on December 18th, 2022 at 07:48 pm Last month I had the privilege to sit down with two time Irish Journalist of the Year and author of 8 books, Conor O’Clery, for an interview on travel, expat life, and his many years of hard work as a foreign correspondent. That was actually my…
Last updated on February 20th, 2024 at 02:26 pmWhen setting foot in a new country, expect to be surprised by the unexpected. One of the greatest things about travel is the anticipation of the unknown. On one hand, Malaysia is far more culturally different to an American than any European nation. But a big surprise…
Last updated on February 9th, 2024 at 03:14 pmLife abroad can appear incredible through the lense of social media. Lapping up scenic vistas over delicious food and drinks in historic locations is incredible. Life is about priorities, and for years we’ve put the freedom of travel at the top of our list. Traveling around Europe…
