Journeys & Inspirations

Woman in wheelchair looking over mountainside Did you ever cancel a trip because of a bad knee or other mobility impairment? Have you avoided cruises and family events that require travel for fear you’ll need oxygen mid-trip? Relax. Today’s world is more accessible than ever, and for anyone with special requirements for traveling, there’s a world of information and help waiting for you. It’s disappointing to be left behind or to have to leave a loved one behind because of a p

View of the OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort After hearing for years about Fiji’s beautiful beaches and famously welcoming people, I finally had the opportunity to experience it for myself. Here’s what surprised me, what I loved, and why I think Fiji deserves a place on the travel list for the right traveller. “The People Are So Friendly. But is Fiji worth the long flight?" Before my trip to Fiji, I heard this repeatedly: “You’re going to love Fiji.” “The people are so friendly.”

UPDATE: The Rhine River cruise is no longer available ****************** Have you ever been so consumed by something that you knew you had to get done or nothing will work out? It's called FOMO (fear of missing out). That’s what I’ve been struggling with recently. As of this writing, I’ve been trying to work out my own itinerary to Fiji at the end of April. I’ve been stuck on one part for the last three days and it was stressing me out. I knew I wouldn’t be going back

When I told people I was going to create a women’s travel group for those 50+, the response was very positive. Then I was asked, “Where do you go?” Well, that is a good question. What type of tours am I going to offer? Over the years, I’ve collected videos from travellers I’ve seen online, scribbled down notes of places I’ve read, picked up travel books and joined online groups to find out about where others are travelling. Currently, I’m going through this information

Medieval Ballgown Recently I picked up my event ticket for a fantasy ball event for May 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland. I knew airfare would be more expensive if I waited two months before leaving opposed to getting it sooner. So I started looking and managed to get two tickets at a price point I was happy with. As of this writing, the pricing was fluctuating upwards and I’m glad I got it early. Next was getting to the event location. The organizers had arranged coach (b

Photo Credit: N.W. When visiting Japan for the first time, most people tend to visit the major cities and sites such as the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, Osaka Castle in Osaka, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, and plenty of selfies with Mount Fiji in the background. Osaka Castle, Photo Credit: N.W. Golden Pavilion, Photo Credit: N.W. Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Photo Credit: N.W. To give you a perspective on how big Japan is, it is just over three provinces wide. Meaning it wou

Royal Caribbean's ship Radiance of the Seas at Canada Place in Vancouver, BC, Canada On September 19, 2025 I joined a number of travel advisors from the Lower Mainland for a farewell tour of Royal Caribbean’s ship Radiance of the Seas. She had been cruising Alaska for 24 years and this year was her last Alaska season. Next year a new ship will take her place. Here are some photos from the ship. Our farewell lunch. A sampling of what myself and others on our table ordere

Do you remember playing make belief when you were little? Or acting out a character from a fairytale ball? I recently came across a company in the United Kingdom who plans fantasy/fairytale style events. To feel the magic of each event, all participants are to dress the part according to the guidelines they offer. Their next ball is called The Enchanted Rose Ball. It takes place in the grand halls at Gosford House near Edinburgh, Scotland on May 9-10, 2026. This will b

Arc de Triomphe - Paris, France When I told people I was going to create a women’s travel group for those 50+, the response was very positive. Then I was asked, “Where do you go?” Well, that is a good question. Where am I going to take everyone? Over the years, I’ve collected videos from travellers I’ve seen online, scribbled down notes of places I’ve read, picked up books travel books and joined online groups to find out about where others are travelling. I will now g