In my professional life as a chamber of commerce president and event planner, I’m a true planner. Prior to an event, I have a game plan and organize even the smallest details. I consider what could go wrong and make an alternative plan, even if only in my mind....
As an adjunct instructor at a university, I try to instill in students the importance of learning something new every day. Learning occurs in the classroom and while reading—but the more I explore the world, the more I recognize the greatest life lessons are learned...
The saying “One bad apple spoils the whole bunch” could apply to travel if you don’t set guidelines, enforce rules and discipline anyone ruining the experience for others. The Jackson Five sang “One Bad Apple,” about a situation in which...
When adapting may be more important than planning. Don’t let fear of the unknown and unexpected stop your travels. Many people fear getting caught in a unique situation and not knowing what to do, yet we are resourceful and often discover creative ways to handle...
We arrived at Raleigh-Durham Airport full of excitement: Our college group was headed to Costa Rica for eight days! The plan was to fly into San Jose and begin our sightseeing. Due to a mechanical issue, our flight was delayed. By the time we arrived in Atlanta, we...
