I blurted it out, the words giving shape to a thought my mind hadn’t even consciously registered.
“Passion pulls.”
Gavin and Rene nodded in enthusiastic agreement. They might have even stopped eating and vocalized assent. The three of us were in the midst of a sumptuous lunch at the Knockomie Hotel just outside Forres in Moray, Scotland, and we’d been discussing success in tourism and business. Gavin owned the hotel and Rene was my rockstar guide through Moray on behalf of MoraySpeyside Tourism.
Oh I know, I’m so clever. Read more...
Yes, there was good travel writing in September. Too much, in fact. Staying on top of the torrent of new posts in my RSS reader is like trying to catch Niagara Falls in a cup. This month I’d like to present three stories from authors who consistently publish engaging and thought-provoking articles. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! Read more...
While August found me reading more work material than travel blogs, I did still stumble on several articles that struck a chord in me. Each shares a common thread with my mission or the style of writing I continue to pursue. Give these a read and enjoy! Read more...
Do you remember a time when it felt like you could be anything and do anything? The world outside your doors was shot through with possibilities. The adventures you could have were as limitless as the world was exotic. Threads of hope, awe, excitement, and wonder wove into a tapestry often simply called childhood… Read more...
…in the process of ratcheting up my desire to travel, the signs of tourism, like a sea of billboards along the road, have robbed me of that sought-after feeling of cultural displacement. And it’s driving me away… Read more...