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Athens After Dark: A Cultural Dinner, Greek Dancing, and the Power of Connection
One of the things I’ve come to appreciate about traveling with Globus is how intentionally they design experiences to bring people together.
Brad Kaplan
Mar 193 min read


First Day on Tour: Seamless Starts and the Power of Great Guides in Athens
There’s something about that first “tour day” that feels different. It’s when everything shifts from independent exploration to a structured
Brad Kaplan
Mar 183 min read


Athens in 24 Hours: A Tour Director’s Greatest Hits + My Dining Experience in Athens
Athens can overwhelm even the most experienced traveler. History is everywhere, the streets are busy, and every turn feels like it could lea
Brad Kaplan
Mar 184 min read


The Cruise Industry’s Post-Pandemic Boom: Prosperity, Pricing, and the Question of Value
The cruise industry has made one of the most remarkable recoveries in modern tourism. Only a few years ago, ships sat idle in ports around the world as the global pandemic brought cruising to a near standstill. Today, the situation could not be more different. Cruise lines are sailing at or near full capacity, booking windows are extending further into the future, and shipyards are busy building the next generation of mega-ships. Demand has surged well beyond expectations. Tr
Brad Kaplan
Mar 143 min read


What Happens When the Plans Change?
Travel has a way of teaching us one important lesson over and over again: even the best-laid plans can change.
As I was preparing for my upcoming trip to Greece, I was excited about what was ahead. The itinerary included an 8-day land tour followed by a 4-day Greek Islands cruise. It felt like the perfect combination—time to explore the history, culture, and beauty of Greece on land, followed by a relaxing cruise through the islands. Then I received a message from my
Brad Kaplan
Mar 123 min read


Lazio & Rome (Central Italy)Rome & the Papal States: The Eternal City’s Double Life
Rome doesn’t ease you in. It hits you all at once—overwhelming, chaotic, magnificent. People call it the “Eternal City” because it feels like it’s been here forever, with layers of history literally stacked one on top of another. A modern street might sit above a Renaissance palazzo, which sits above an ancient temple, which sits above something even older. But Rome’s “double life” is what makes it truly unique. For more than a thousand years, Rome wasn’t only a famous city—i
Brad Kaplan
Mar 124 min read


Guide to the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Springtime at Disney is pure magic, and there is no better place to experience it than the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World! If you love colorful flowers, delicious food, and fun surprises around every corner, this festival is a must-see. Let’s take a look at everything that makes this festival so special! Beautiful Disney Topiaries Everywhere One of the first things you’ll notice when you walk into EPCOT is the incredible Disney character
Jessica Cantrell
Mar 112 min read


Simplify Your Trip with Digital Trip Planning
Planning a trip used to mean piles of brochures, endless phone calls, and a calendar full of scribbles. But now? Oh, how times have changed! I’ve discovered that digital trip planning can turn what used to be a stressful chore into an exciting part of the adventure itself. Trust me, once you dive into the world of online tools and apps, you’ll wonder how you ever traveled without them. Let me take you on a journey through the best ways to simplify your next getaway. Whether y
Brad Kaplan
Mar 94 min read


Travel Preparedness: What I’m Doing Before My Trips
As I pack and prepare for my upcoming trip to Greece, I have found myself thinking about something that every traveler faces, whether they are heading out on a dream vacation, a business trip, or a family visit: travel rarely goes exactly as planned. The other day, I was watching the news—yes, I still watch the news—and saw a report about TSA Lines are often unpredictable. Waiting in line is now a fact of life, even with TSA pre check. a nearly three-and-a-half-hour wait at t
Brad Kaplan
Mar 93 min read


Sicily: The Mediterranean Crossroads (It’s Not Quite Italy)
To say Sicily is “part of Italy” is geographically true—and culturally complicated. Spend even a short time on the island and you’ll hear a version of the same sentiment: Sicilian first, Italian second. That’s not a rejection of Italy so much as a reflection of Sicily’s long, layered identity—one shaped by conquest, trade, and survival at the very center of the Mediterranean world. Look at a map and you’ll understand why Sicily has been fought over for centuries. It sits like
Brad Kaplan
Mar 53 min read
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