The Netherlands literally means “lower countries” because of its low land and flat geography. Many of the areas that are now above sea level are artificial, and have been reclaimed from the sea and lakes. Because of the amount of … Continue reading
In the fall of 2016 I had the opportunity to travel to Southeast Asia. This was a business trip, as I was traveling as part of an educational group tour of international admissions counselors. In this role, I traveled to … Continue reading
A year ago I embarked on my career as a Tour Director and my first step on this journey was a two-week course given by the International Tour Management Institute. I have already written about my experience here in this … Continue reading
I spent the month of October working and traveling along the Rhine River. When I began my career as a Tour Director I had always envisioned leading land tours, but my first international assignments ended up being on European Riverboats. … Continue reading
Ireland was one of those countries that I instantly fell in love with for its serene beauty, friendly inhabitants, and rich culture. Ireland is definitely a destination that beckons travelers to spend time outdoors, and you can really only appreciate … Continue reading
Every year in August, my hometown is embraced by music. The streets of Bethlehem are taken over by a festival that weaves the musical traditions of our city’s Moravian founders with a variety of diverse contemporary musical acts. In 1741, … Continue reading
Last July I graduated with my PhD from Brunel University, and my family decided to pair the event with a trip to Scotland and England. I love planning trips, and I probably went a little over board by printing out … Continue reading
In 2010, a friend and I took a 17-day Tauck tour of China as a way to celebrate handing in my PhD. Traveling to China was my friend’s idea, but I suggested that we go with Tauck. I knew it … Continue reading
I finally led my first tour! For the last few weeks, I have been preparing myself to lead student tours in Washington D.C. I passed my license exam, took a familiarization tour, underwent company training, and spent many hours preparing … Continue reading
I spent the past weekend on a training course for my new job as a Course Leader for a student tour company. This job will primarily have me leading student groups around the Washington D.C. area. These tours are meant … Continue reading
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