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Brittany, France: Market Day, Dinan

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Drive around Provence, they said. It's beautiful,

Drive around Provence, they said. It's beautiful, they said. Yes- all true. Easy? Hmmm...

I survived both directions of the route between Bonnieux & Lourmarin, and managed to film a little bit (without killing myself or anyone else!). This is why I often suggest private drivers for my clients so they don't have to deal with the stress of the tiny roads, difficult directions, and crazy speed limits!! (Throw in a bunch of cyclists for extra challenges!) 😂🚘🚧🚵🏻

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I have more to share from the end of my Japan trip

I have more to share from the end of my Japan trip, but I've been too busy at my desk working on my clients' travel plans to post! However, I couldn't let today - Global Travel Advisor Day - go by without shouting out the people who make it happen for me. The people who trust that I have their best interests at heart, who trust that I'll match them with the best travel experiences for THEM - not just anyone. The people who trust me to help them discover the "je ne sais quoi" of their next dream destination.

Seriously, my clients are incredible and I don't thank them enough - especially since they deal with waiting on me while I'm gone so often (I'm working on a plan to fix that issue, I promise!). I love following along on my clients' journeys almost as much as I love sharing mine here - so thank you, thank you, thank you for letting me be a part of your travel dreams!! Without you, I wouldn't be able to make my own travel dreams happen, and for that, I will be eternally grateful.

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In Kanazawa, which is famous for its Samurai histo

In Kanazawa, which is famous for its Samurai history, @taucktravel arranged the most awesome private performance for us! This was examples of old fashioned Noh performance and folk music, and it was a blast. The performers were all awesome, and we all got in the act. There was even some teaching of samurai moves after the dancing & music. SUCH a cool afternoon!!!

Endless Japanese screens and scrolls, depicting th

Endless Japanese screens and scrolls, depicting the flora & fauna over different seasons. I couldn't get enough while exploring the Tokyo National Museum with @taucktravel !!! Fabulous morning!

Every year I come up with a "word" for the next ye

Every year I come up with a "word" for the next year, and for 2024 it was: Kick A**. Not the most elegant turns of phrase, but it turned out to be ever so true!!

Here's my incredible year wrapped:
🧭 Trips planned for clients: 60+
💲 Sales Volume traveled: a little over $1 million
🗺️ Countries visited by clients: 30
🌟 Most trips planned to: Italy (then the British Isles combined, then France, then safaris in Africa!)
✈️ Flights taken personally: 34
🌎 Countries visited by me: 8 (Germany x2!)
🥇 NEW countries visited by me: 2 (Iceland and Anguilla - up to 57 total)
🎤 Eras Tours: 4 - two for clients, two for me, across four different locations!
🥰 Memories and laughter: endless!!!!

Huge thanks to my clients for their trust, my family for tolerating my absences & their puppy-sitting services, @dukeuniversity for hosting an excellent 25th class reunion and continuing to be a university with whom I'm proud to be associated, @giftedtravelnetwork for being the best host agency a travel advisor could hope for, and excellent travel buddies like @journeysthatfit @danonfamilytravels @blisstravelexperiences @edenluxe_travel @chris_chil__ @micaelakcuda and so many more!!!

Here's to another kick a** year in 2025!!! 😊🥳🥂

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