Travel as Pilgrimage

Travel as Pilgrimage

Most of us remember the Canterbury Tales from English classes along the way. It was written in Old English, but it has translated into more readable formats as well. The setting is a pilgrimage journey, which was quite common in the day for more wealthy people. The...
Learning Through Travel

Learning Through Travel

Rick Steves says that travel can be fun, a learning experience, or a pilgrimage. I had the opportunity to tour Amish settlements in Ohio a few years ago as a learning experience. The tour was led by an excellent guide, who knew so much about Amish life. Who knew that...
Travel for Fun

Travel for Fun

Travel for fun is one category of travel suggested by travel guide, Rick Steves. Fun travel is going on a cruise just to sit around the pool and enjoy all that the ship has to offer. There may be brief shore excursions to a beach, waterpark, or shopping. The theme for...
Types of Travel

Types of Travel

Rick Steves shared in a presentation that there are different types of travelers. Some travel just for the fun of it. This type of traveler is out for entertainment and not looking to really get to know a place and its customs. The focus is on having fun throughout...
Travel and Finances

Travel and Finances

Trips to faraway exotic places and even places nearby can be enticing and exciting. But they should never be an excuse to borrow money to do so. In this month of financial literacy,  I encourage you to be thoughtful when it comes to travel and money. I know with...