Darek's Travel Notes

Travel Advice from the Guru

SURVIVING THAT LONG INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

For whatever reason, I have never in 30 years of travel been able to fall asleep on a plane. I guess I feel the I need to be on standby in case the pilot needs me for anything important. And I want...

TRAVEL SAFELY: PREPARED, WITH EYES OPEN

There was this one time…got your attention did I? Well, there was one time which I swore we need never discuss, however, I will share it with you here in the hopes you can avoid the mistake I...

HOW WE HANDLE TRAVEL FEARS

“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” ― J.K. Rowling   Before you will have the adventure of a lifetime you must first decide to go. You must endeavor to set goals...

GETTING READY FOR AN INTERNATIONAL TRIP

Traveling internationally can be both exhilarating and a very daunting task. The following checklist should provide you with the confidence that you are ready to travel abroad! 1. Go to the doctor...

PAIRS: THE FOODIE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD

Paris, the enchanting “City of Lights”, is world renowned for its landmarks, culture, fashion, art and cuisine. It features no less than four UNESCO World Heritage sites and boasts more than 42...

To travel or not to travel?

With 2020 now behind us, we are curious if you plan to travel in 2021?   Think of 2020 as a bump in the road. It played a role in reminding us that our dreams for adventures are not over. It helped...

HOW DID I DECIDE TO TRAVEL AGAIN?

Since mid-March 2020, I have accepted quarantine as necessary. By early June, I canceled over 12 international trips, speaking events, and two humanitarian projects. During May through June, Denise...

LAST TRIP OF 2020

Here is my report from our last tour of 2020 (We have led a total of 3 European tours since July, each following CDC guidelines and each embracing European travel restrictions and regulations)....

HOW TO STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY WHILE TRAVELING

Vacations can quickly change into ordeals when illness strikes. Though serious sickness is rare, according to the CDC some 15% of travelers abroad experience minor illness during their trips. To...

TRAVEL’S NEW NORMAL

Travel’s New Normal: Realistic and Optimistic At Go Global, good planning has always been the key to worry-free, stress-free travel. Ability to be flexible is another instrumental ingredient in...