Quietly tucked away in between Southern Italy and Northern Greece, Albania is an underrated gem in the tourism world. But not for long....

Play up your Barbie dreams with these pink floral accented and castle like home away from homes. Nestled amidst the most iconic...

Nestled between the Rocky Mountains and the more urban sprawl of Boulder, Colorado, lies Estes Park, the entryway town to hours of...

Islands are cautiously opening back up for US visitors - Aruba, Bermuda, Bahamas, Antigua and Barbuda - to name a few. Puerto Rico just...

I’m taking a detour from travel related information while the industry is reeling from the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic...

Quarantine Life has Eased Up Finally I don’t know about you but the last couple weeks I’ve felt lighter as pandemic-phobia jitters are...

Global Vacation Hot Map 2020 Much of the world has been quickly stricken by panic, illness, stress, borderline insanity and untimely...

I’ve been asked countless times how I manage to keep in touch with fellow travelers I’ve met from years or even a decade ago. Simple,...

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! For me, that is a visit to the Christkindlmarket in Chicago. I love feeling like I’ve stepped out of...

Since starting up TBL Trips, I’ve run into several myths about working with travel agents and agency operating principles. Let’s clear...

After discussing travel planning, vacation recaps, and itinerary help with many, I’ve found that there are 4 distinct types of...

If you are like me, and have gotten sick or injured on a vacation, you know that preparation is key to enjoying your travels to the full...

Hello fellow travel-lusters and foodies! I’d like to share with you a recent trip I took to the Izmir region of Turkey. If Turkey is on...

Airlines are making a food comeback in 2018. If you are old enough, it is a come-back that is. If you don’t remember the days of free...

Meow can’t believe it is already International Cat Day! Cat lovers and travelers rejoice. It is not impossible to travel with pets...

Happy International Beer Day! Where ever you are in the world “hop” to your nearest pub and celebrate responsibly (or not, I’m not...

Organizations spend thousands each year on local team building, impromptu happy hours, team lunches, networking events, you name it in...

That feeling that you need a vacation from your vacation is real! Ever feel that after you take a vacation to unwind from work and family...