I’ve been giddier than usual this week as I’m finalizing my travel plans for 2014. I’ve got an amazing itinerary promising four months of fun and learning–and there’ll be lots of great new information to share. I’m flying away in mid-April and finish my adventures in mid-August. Of course I’ll be packing very light. But I’ve always got room for my Facebook friends to stow away. I’ll be vigorously posting almost daily from the tiled delights of Portugal to the off-beat corners of Italy’s Cinque Terre; from the fjords of Norway to the salt mines and jazz cellars of Poland. If you have any traveling friends who you think might enjoy coming along for the ride, please let them know so they can “like” this Facebook page.
For the next week or so until I fly away, we’re running video clips to get us all in the mood. To kick it off, here’s one of my favorite short videos. It reminds me that travel is not a check list of blockbuster sights–it’s the magical serendipitous moments.
If you can’t see the video below, watch it on YouTube.
I can’t wait to go. It’s almost my time and I love following Rick and his crew when they are exploring. I can’t wait for this next step in my new chapter of my life. Safe travels all.
I am looking forward to my first trip to Europe as a 60th birthday present from my daughter and son-in-law. My daughter will be my traveling companion. Still in the planning stages and trying to decide France or Italy. I also love the “little things.” Thoughts?
Please post one on London, my husband and I are leaving in four weeks. So excited. We have wanted to go to England for years but never worked into other travel plans. Many more places we want to go, but this was on the top of the list.
I’ve been watching your show for years and use your guidebooks exclusively in tandem with my internet research. We’re embarking on an Italy/Germany trip this July, and we’ll be more than prepared thanks to your guidebooks. You’ve also been an inspiration for me to start my own travel blogging site! (ThriftyGypsy on blogspot) THANK YOU!!!