Author: Patti Callahan

A few years ago, Anthony Bourdain hosted a great show called The Layover. It was all about what you could do in a short amount of time in really amazing cities. I loved it. So, when I had the chance to do a Layover-style trip of my own, I jumped at it. I chose Holland — specifically […]

Traveling is a chance to see the world through a new lens. And when I travel, one of my priorities is to be a considerate, respectful visitor. I’ve found that being prepared & keeping a few simple things in mind shifts my travel experiences from great to incredible General – While many hospitality and service […]

The best thing about travel is discovering the differences in culture. Loving a destination from afar is great, but it’s not the same as living in it day to day. My month of wandering has taken me back to Italy, and after a couple of weeks here, I thought I’d share a few things that […]

I started solo traveling about 10 years ago. The very idea of it was overwhelming at first and I was sure it was beyond my abilities. I knew I had the passion and the will but wasn’t sure I had the skill. I was wrong. A decade later, I find that my solo travels are […]

When I first started embracing the concept of selfcare and intentional living, I knew that for me it was more than weekly yoga classes, spa time, and pampering. It meant being mindful about the world and how I am in it. It was about taking care of my spirit as much as my body and […]

I just returned from an amazing trip to Edinburgh that was part vacation and part location scouting for a future writer’s retreat. With years of passport stamp collecting under my belt, I consider myself a seasoned, experienced traveler. More of a passionate journeywoman than an expert — which is exactly what I prefer. I love […]

Every year when December rolls around, year-in-review lists start popping up everywhere. I love reading them but tend not to make my own. Probably because I spend so much time all year long reflecting and trying to learn, grow, and improve that doing a cursory year-end list feels reductive. This year, though, as 2021 draws […]

I never believed solo travel could be fun. I firmly believed I had to have someone with me to enjoy the sights and make the memories. After all, who would I be able to share the “remember when…” and the “this reminds me of that time…” stories with if I traveled alone? Wouldn’t it be […]