Hi from Rick: New Year's Travel Resolutions — Let's Share
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| I hope to take time to talk with more people — both locals and tourists — in 2010. |
Dear Traveler,
A fresh new January is a time for changes, so I'd like this month's Travel News "Hi" to be interactive. I'll list my New Year's resolutions for 2010, and you can tell me (and lots of other readers) yours.
In 2010, in my travels I will strive to maximize the experience these ways:
- In small towns, villages, and rural settings, take my last glass of wine away from the restaurant and enjoy it in the elements under the stars — in whichever corner of Europe I'm enjoying.
- Stretch 10 minutes a day so all my exercise will feel good rather than just tighten me up.
- Eat at the counter in market eateries to season the meal with all that local action.
- Order more adventurously to delve more deeply into regional cuisine and treats of the season.
- Drink more — and work less — late at night.
- Take time to talk with more people — both locals and tourists.
- Refuse to let small-minded victims of 24/7 news shrink my worldview.
- Buy clothes on the road and wear them.
- Take more photos with my tripod.
- Make music a bigger part of my travels.
- Embrace technology more vigorously in the interest of using my time smarter, capturing experiences, and then amplifying tales of the fun I've had — and the lessons I've learned — to others.
Now it's your turn.
On my travel blog you'll see New Year's resolutions from other readers, with a chance to add your own. Feel free to dive right in.
Also in this month's Travel News: you'll have a chance to contribute to my radio show; enjoy articles on Tuscany, Dublin and Frankfurt; read a travel tale where mistakes turned magic; watch this month's special video clip from Montepulciano; and see how our Travelers Helpline readers practically break down doors to help one another solve sticky problems...and have one last chance to sign up for our big Test Drive a Tour Guide event on January 16th.
Thanks for helping us kick off this new year of travel. May it be happy for one and all.
Rick