I believe travel has a special way of awakening our sense of wonder, helping us see the extraordinary in the world around us. But opportunities to feel awe aren’t limited to far-off destinations—they’re all around us. We miss them sometimes because our attention and intention are elsewhere: getting to work, stepping around the growing mountain of laundry, or walking to get our steps in. Due to familiarity and routine, we easily miss the reflection in the puddle, the fresh dusting of snow on the mountain, or the sparkle in the eyes of a neighbour's child. By practicing intentional noticing, we can discover those moments of magic no matter where we are.

The Cotswold Way is a long-distance walk that provides a taste of quintessential English countryside. The route is home to ancient castles, Neolithic burial grounds, idyllic villages and breathtaking views. When my friend Lisa recently returned from walking a portion of the Cotswold Way with her husband, I was curious about her trip and she kindly agreed to let me interview her about her experience.

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Looking for fiction books set in Italy? Here are some of my top picks for novels about Italy - Bella Italia. They will satisfy any bookworm and will make want to book your next trip! Explore your curiosity and get inspired to visit with these fiction books including travel memoirs, mysteries, romance, and historical fiction.

What to see in Trapani: we arrived in Trapani at night. Our enjoyable 6-hour scenic bus ride across Sicily ended in a dark, deserted parking lot outside of town. With phone GPS in hand, we followed the little blue dot along an industrial waterfront and then into the winding, narrow streets of Trapani Old Town. We stopped once to pick up breakfast foods at a grocery store, then found our sweet apartment off a courtyard filled with hanging laundry. We had no clue until the next morning, just how charming this small city was.

Visiting Pompeii is an awe-inspiring experience. The site is massive - it’s a CITY, so it's helpful to plan ahead to make it as stress-free as humanly possible. There is no ONE right way to travelling well but allow me to share my experience of Pompeii. Learn from my mistakes, try out my recommendations, or do your own thing and strike out on your own path. However your day at Pompeii looks - we can marvel together at the incredible window into the past.

Create a hyper- personalized itinerary for travel in a thoughtful 4-step method. In this article, I use my own solo trip to Seattle to demonstrate how to set your intentions, plan your journey, customize your itinerary, and push past your comfort zone for an unforgettable adventure. Great information for solo travel in Seattle!

If the thought of long-distance walking gives you an exhilarating thrill and feeds your adventurous spirit - I’m with you! Besides being one of the growing trends in active tourism, there is an irresistible allure to spending time outdoors, walking through natural beauty, and learning about a place on foot. Europe in particular, boasts a remarkable network of meticulously designed paths that weave and wind across the continent and has long embraced the culture of long-distance walking and thru-hiking.

The weeks leading up to Christmas are magical all around Lisbon in December. From the extravagant decorations and 2.1 million LED bulbs being hung to the cozy and fun Christmas markets. Lisbon, Portugal will satisfy your holiday spirit!

Looking for fiction books set in Canada? Here are some of my top picks for novels about Canada. They will satisfy any bookworm and will make want to book your next trip! Explore your curiosity and get inspired to visit with these fiction books including mysteries, romance, and Canadian historical fiction.

Looking for fiction books set in Spain? Here are some of my top picks for novels about Spain. They will satisfy any bookworm and will make want to book your next trip! Explore your curiosity and get inspired to visit with these fiction books including mysteries, romance, and Spanish historical fiction.

The Alhambra is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Spain. Yet in spite of its crowds and busyness, it can also offer a fantastic opportunity for deep travel. You will have to tolerate people trying to get the perfect selfie or instagrammable photo, but with a little effort to learn some history, eat local food, connect with people, and marvel at different cultures, the Alhambra in Granada has the perfect ingredients for a deep travel experience.

Vancouver Island is a nature and outdoor lover’s paradise! With many ways to actively explore its rugged beauty, spending time deep in the forest on a solo walk is my idea of a soul filling adventure.