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Turning the Page, A Fun Farewell!

Oct 3, 2020

October 4, 2020 Posted by Marilyn Murphy This past week has been momentous! We’ve had . . . Historic Presidential debate Historic COVID diagnosis for our President Historic handover of…

Come with me to India – you’ll NEVER regret it!

Nov 24, 2017

India – more than any other country I’ve ever visited – created a deep, lasting impression on me. Traveling through India from south to north as a solo backpacker-on-the-cheap in…

Seven surprising things I’ve discovered about Amsterdam

Apr 10, 2015

I confess. I am a bonefide snob. A travel snob. A corporate client recently chose a major European city for his incentive program. I’d given him Cuba … where I…

“So, you think you can write?”

Apr 3, 2015

This is my 100th weekly blog. Woo hoo! …

On a dark, desert highway …

Mar 5, 2015

(No) cool wind in my hair… I was in the desert but this was not a highway – rather a dusty road with a rutted surface like a washboard. But…

My Top 12 Travel Memories for 2014

Dec 25, 2014

“This one will be easy!” That’s what I told myself. A typically appropriate end-of-year piece. Should be able to knock this one out quickly. My Top Twelve Travel Memories of 2014!…

Celebrating My “Sweet Sixtieth”

Oct 24, 2014

I’m two days shy of my sixtieth birthday. Conventional thinking would suggest that I’m past my prime and that I’m on the downhill slide. Not so. I’m happier, healthier, more fulfilled…

WOW It All Began

Oct 10, 2014

It happens less often than before, but it happened this week. Writer’s block. What do my avid readers want me to write about this week? I couldn’t decide. So…

A Week in the Life of the CTP Team

Oct 3, 2014

I admit it. I have an enviable job (if you can call it a “job”)! My employees, too. (I keep telling them they should do it for free ….

How to Survive Lost Luggage (or Prevent It from Happening . . .)

Jul 11, 2014

I’ll start off by saying this: do as I say, not as I do. As much as I travel, I’m blessed to have had infrequent times when my luggage got…

“Marilyn, how are you gonna top this one?”

Jun 20, 2014

It’s 5:15 AM here. The birds are chattering and dawn’s early light reveals my 7th-floor mountain view at the beautiful Andaz Maui Resort. The sun will be blaring into…

Oh, for the Love of Ireland …

Jun 13, 2014

I love my job. Every single day I get to travel all over the world. Some days literally, but most days I travel in my imagination. Not sure which...Read More

What’s In Your Wallet?

May 1, 2014

It’s dated June 4, 1991. It’s a little bigger than a credit card. I’ve carried it in my wallet for so many years that the laminate has separated and curled…

Testimonial – Studio Incamminati Russian Art Tour

Jul 21, 2011

Dear Gabriel, The Shanks Tour of Russia exceeded my expectations! Your choice of hotels, excursions and guides, restaurants, and scheduling were excellent. Thank you for helping me before and during…

Africa 2008

May 13, 2011

A Few Impressions from Africa WOWees… You probably know by now how much I love our WOW Travel Club adventures, but don’t just take my word for it! Here are…