Tag: life-changing
El Camino Real, Maggie’s 800-Mile Mission Walk
El Camino Real, the Royal Road, is a route that links California’s 21 iconic missions and provides an authentic view of the state’s colonial history. I’ve visited many of these landmarks and enjoyed the serenity they offer – and that was enough for me. In contrast, my friend and fellow travel journalist Maggie Espinosa felt compelled […]
First Time in Europe – Journey to Connection
Last week I posted a photo of Florence on Facebook and posed the question: “What would you do if you had one day in Firenze? “I would breathe in all the history of its open air art masterpieces, ” replied Larry Kessler. “Then I would sit on a bench in the Piazza Della Signoria and ask the […]
5 Things I’ve Learned from Authentic Travel
Authentic travel – traveling in a way that makes it easy to connect with the local culture – is often life changing. When you look beyond the standard tourist sights, it’s not unusual to experience a shift in attitude and to acquire new passions. Authentic travel can also be life enhancing. Here are some of […]
