Somebody asked me recently, “When you see poverty in a place like Vietnam or Peru or India, how do you deal with it?” It’s a good question. [hr] This wasn’t…
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I was heartened to read the September (2013) issue of Condé Nast Traveler magazine. It features the “World Savers Awards” – spotlighting travel suppliers helping people and the planet in…
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I’m in the “magic” business. I create magical moments for travelers all over the world. Sometimes I forget how impactful they are for my customers. I was reminded of…
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I was recently reminiscing about some of my more “enlightened moments” – many of which occur when I’m traveling – freed up from the day-to-day routine, when my imagination runs…
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I probably shouldn’t publish this. I could get in trouble . . . But here’s what I think: It’s time for the U.S. government to end its futile and hypocritical…
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Among the deluge of Christmas/Holiday email greetings, I was pleased to receive one from Chania Frost, Project Manager of Eco-Development for the Cheli & Peacock Community Trust – established by one…
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My first morning in Hanoi, I woke up very early. I wanted to go to Hoan Kiem Lake – a few blocks from my hotel – to witness the locals…
Read MoreRichard Heinzl, the man behind one of the world’s most influential humanitarian organizations, Doctors Without Borders, discusses the importance of following through with one’s dreams and aspirations to volunteer in…
Read MoreAnyone growing restless while working at their desk should look at the Why You Should Take a Holiday infographic to justify taking a much needed getaway. Created by confused.com, the…
Read MoreThe brochure said, “If you want to realize your mind as it really is, and thereby lay down all afflictions and delusions, come and join the experience of Myogak Temple…
Read MoreBackstory: Janet joined WOW! on our adventure to Ecuador, where we stayed at well-known ecolodge, Kapawi. Her story is quite fascinating … it’s truly a small world! Dear Marilyn,…
Read MoreDr. Livingstone, I presume? Kayaking down the Zambezi, to those in the know, is one of the all-time great adventures. There you are, deftly navigating (hopefully) around crocs and hippos…
Read MoreThe first time I visited India was 1979. I was a young single woman, excited and fearless, traveling solo and as cheaply as possible to discover the world. What I…
Read MoreThe power of connection demonstrated in the animal world.
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It is a moonless October night in the middle of the African bush. Waiters in crisp white shirts clear the plates after our sumptuous dinner at the Mowana Safari Lodge. An elegant banquet table has been set on the lawn beside the riverbank for the fourteen of us visiting from America, plus one seat…
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