Thanks to freelance writer, solo traveler & conscious explorer Christa Adams for this post. A good reminder for all of us to slow way down!
Wandering Parisian cobble-stoned streets, chatting with the locals while sipping wine with exquisite views of the Eiffel Tower, and getting lost in eclectic French bookstores sounds like a dreamy getaway for many. If that’s not your style, no problem. Take a moment to think about your dream vacation. Envision it. I’ll wait. [Read more…] about Why Slow Travel is the Absolute Best!
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A week after we returned from Istanbul in June 2016 our son sent a text: “Sure glad you got home OK!” I opened my iPad and there it was: Ataturk Airport had been the object of a horrific attack. 
We flew into Honolulu from Kauai with a scant two hours to catch our flight home. After pushing our over-laden suitcases through the check-in line, I handed our tickets to the agent behind the desk. She pulled up our reservation on her computer and examined the screen. Then she looked up with a slightly furrowed brow. “This flight is for tomorrow,” she said, handing the tickets back. That’s how my husband, two kids, and I found ourselves stranded for a night in Honolulu. 
