Slow Travel in Italy: What Two Trips Taught Me About Naples, Sicily & Venice

October 9, 2026

Slow travel in Italy from an advisor who has done it twice: Naples, Sicily, and Venice tips, plus the train I would never send a client on.

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Kerry Cliffs, April 2026, clear and windy, about 45 minutes before closing

Weather, packing, two Dublin hotels, roommates, airfare, insurance, and what happens if you get sick. Here are the 12 questions I hear most about the hosted Ireland trip in September 2027, with my real answers, plus a free live call on October 6 for whatever I missed.

Before You Say Yes to a Hosted Ireland Trip: The 12 Questions I’m Asked Most

September 25, 2026

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Kerry Cliffs, April 2026, clear and windy, about 45 minutes before closing

What a Hosted Ireland Trip With Karla Actually Includes

September 11, 2026

My sister drove every mile of our own Ireland trip in April. Here is exactly what changes when a professional guide handles that piece instead, day by day, meal by meal, and what I actually packed for my own spring trip.

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I have four river cruise certifications and still have not sailed one myself. Here is the honest breakdown of river cruise versus ocean cruise, ship size, where you dock, what is included, and how to know which one fits you.

River Cruise or Ocean Cruise for Your First Europe Trip?

August 28, 2026

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What Is an Alaska Expedition Cruise? (And Why Nature Lovers Choose It Over a Big Ship)

August 14, 2026

Expedition cruising is Alaska up close: smaller ships, closer wildlife, and real comfort too. Here’s how it compares to a big ship, and who it’s for.

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Kerry Cliffs Ireland best time to visit Ireland September

I drove the west coast of Ireland with my sister in April and came home with a very clear opinion about timing. We stood at the Cliffs of Moher soaking wet with a broken raincoat zipper and did not move for twenty minutes. April is not even peak season. This post is what I learned about when to actually go, and why I chose September for the 2027 hosted group trip.

Best Time to Visit Ireland: Why September Wins | WWT

July 31, 2026

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Sicily Road Trip: The Real Story of Driving the Island Ourselves

July 17, 2026

We left a night early by mistake, got stopped by police, and fell for Sicily anyway. Here’s the real story of driving the island ourselves, plus honest advice.

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Alaska shore excursions guide: tidewater glacier calving in Glacier Bay National Park

Alaska is one of those destinations that stays with you long after you return home. As a certified Alaska Expert, I am sharing the shore excursions worth booking at every port, the ones worth skipping, and the one rule I give every single client before they sail.

Alaska Shore Excursions: What a Certified Alaska Expert Actually Recommends

June 4, 2026

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Dramatic view of the Cliffs of Moher along the Wild Atlantic Way in County Clare, Ireland

Why a Guided Ireland Group Tour Is the Best Way to Finally Do This Trip

May 21, 2026

Dreaming of Ireland but not sure how to make it happen? Discover why a guided Ireland group tour is the perfect choice for empty nesters who are finally ready to make this trip a reality.

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Ireland travel tips: Visit Kerry Cliffs on the Ring of Kerry right before close.

Ireland travel tips from a travel advisor who spent nine nights on the island. Honest advice, real stories, and the itinerary she now recommends.

Ireland Is Everything People Say It Is (And Then Some)

May 6, 2026

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