Let’s do something fun. Post one photo from a trip you’ve taken — anywhere in the world. But don’t say where it is yet. Everyone else can try to guess the destination in the replies. After a few guesses, you can reveal where it actually was. A few notes:• Wrong guesses are completely welcome• If you want, you can drop a small hint• Even local trips count — sometimes those are the hardest to guess Travel memories are some of the best stories we have, so let’s see where everyone has been. Who wants to post the first mystery photo? 📸

Comments are turned off for this one. Instead, make a post in the community and share: • Where you went • One photo • One thing that surprised you Let’s fill the feed with travel stories.

I’ve learned something important about myself over the years. I don’t actually hate surprises. I just hate badly planned surprises. For example, if you surprise me with cake? We’re good. If you surprise me with “We’re leaving in 20 minutes and I don’t know where we’re going, what we’re doing, or when we’ll eat”? That’s not a surprise. That’s a mild stress test. I’m the kind of person who packs “just in case” scenarios… emotionally. I don’t need every detail, but I do need to know the vibe. Is this a “comfortable shoes” situation or a “why did I wear these shoes” situation? Am I eating soon, or should I mentally prepare to become someone I don’t recognize? I’ve noticed this shows up in everyday life too. If plans are clear, I’m relaxed. If plans are vague, I’m suddenly asking questions I didn’t know I had. Not because I’m controlling. Because I like enjoying things while they’re happening — not processing them later like a crime scene. The funny part? When things are thought through just enough, I’m actually pretty easygoing. Change the plan? Fine. Adjust the timing? No problem. Throw in a curveball? Cool, as long as someone’s holding the map. So if you ever see me smiling calmly while something goes slightly sideways, just know: That didn’t happen by accident. Somewhere earlier, someone said, “Here’s what we’re doing… here’s roughly how it’s going to feel… and here’s where we can adapt.” And that’s my sweet spot. Not perfection. Just clarity. Everything else? That’s just part of the story. 😄

I’ve spoken with more travel professionals across more situations than most people ever will. Conferences, trade shows, webinars, airport lounges, casual conversations—every corner of the industry. And there’s a pattern I can’t ignore anymore: Most of them are boring. Even the energetic, outgoing ones somehow manage to make me drift off. The reason is straight forward: They all sound like a sales brochure. Not a memorable one either—more like the generic kind you find in a hotel lobby rack, full of interchangeable phrases that could describe any destination, any company, any person. A Bit of My Background Before anyone thinks this is just cynicism, here’s the context. I spent about ten years as the director of a highly successful travel company in London. My work focused heavily on Spain, Turkey, and Southern Africa—three regions I know deeply, not just as products but as lived experiences. I’ve seen how powerful authentic storytelling can be, and I’ve also seen how quickly canned marketing language kills genuine interest. Why So Many Professionals Sound the Same The U.S. travel industry leans hard into polished, “professional” language. The problem is that this language has been recycled so many times it’s lost all meaning. Words like exclusive, unforgettable, tailored, and bucket‑list get tossed around until they become white noise. Strip away the branding, and most pitches are indistinguishable. The Fix: Find Your Own Voice Finding your voice isn’t about volume or enthusiasm. It’s about being unmistakably yourself. It’s the difference between: “We create customized, immersive travel experiences across the globe…” and "The first time I watched the sun rise over the Drakensberg, I understood why people fall in love with Southern Africa. That’s the kind of moment I help people find.” One is marketing. The other is human. How to Break Out of Brochure‑Speak - Tell the truth, not the tagline. What do you genuinely love about the places you send people? - Use real language. If you wouldn’t say it to a friend at a backyard barbecue, don’t say it to a client. - Share moments, not features. People remember stories, not bullet points. - Let your quirks show. Your voice is the only thing your competitors can’t copy. - Aim for connection, not perfection. Travel is emotional. Your communication should be too.

Look Guys, I must apologize. For the last 3 days I have been absent. I promise not to do that again!!. I have been overwhelmed with mandatory OT at my job, my car is parked for what I hope is only another week(ongoing car issues involving someone attempting to steal it and damaged it) and if you are ADHD you know that overwhelm can knock you down- Ironic because that's what I am here to help you with in the travel arena!. I am back with renewed spirit and at the very least.. you should know what is going on. After all my goal here is not to just spew out my knowledge and be the only one posting or to only offer you trips. So I am here and I would love to hear your wins for this week so i can live vicariously through you! Seriously this would mean so much to me. If you need a one -on -one. I have 30 min slots opened up on Sundays, Weds, and Thursdays. Simply DM me if you need any thing, have recommendations, or just want to talk about anything... I am here for you!!. In the meantime... Please share your wins!!