Whose Trip Are You Taking?

People at a food stand in London remind a writer that travel tips and travel advice don’t outrank personal travel discoveries. (Image © Joyce McGreevy)

Go to that “great little place” or discover your own great little place–it’s your trip. (London)
© Joyce McGreevy


When Travel Tips Hit the Tipping Point

It begins innocently. The planning, the packing, a travel tip or two. “Roll, don’t fold, your clothes.” “If you’re heading to A, you might enjoy B and C.”


Now Sam and Kate are at the airport. They’re excited, eager to make personal travel discoveries on their very first trip overseas. New place, new people, new language, new food, new everything. They post a brief announcement on social media and get numerous “Likes.”


People outside a museum in London remind a writer that travel tips and travel advice don’t outrank personal travel discoveries. (Image © Joyce McGreevy)

Here’s a crazy thought: What if you traveled as you liked to travel?
© Joyce McGreevy


A Tip or Two

Many people add well wishes. “Bon voyage!” “Enjoy!”


Some people offer suggestions. “Will you visit X? It’s lovely this time of year.” “Do...

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Published on September 17, 2018 03:00
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