Articles by: Ross Evans

Colorful and Flower-Inspired Trips All Year-Long

Published on May 15, 2019

  As the winter melts away and flowers begin to bloom, spring is one of the most colorful times of year to visit new destinations. Cherry blossoms take over Japan’s landscape in March, followed by Holland’s famous tulips bursting out of the ground in April, and London’s RHS Chelsea Flower in May welcomes more than […]

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Meet the Primates: The Gorillas of Rwanda

Published on May 8, 2019

By Jennifer Eremeeva  Jennifer Eremeeva was Alexander+Roberts manager of services in Russia for many years. An accomplished traveler, Jennifer writes about her adventures around the world frequently and recently published Lenin Lives Next Door, a witty depiction of life as an expat in Moscow.   It is telling an overwhelming number of travelers report that […]

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Sustainability the New Trendsetter When Traveling to Africa

Published on April 30, 2019

By Chelsea Todaro, Public Relations Specialist with The Travel Corporation   Safaris, sight-seeing and authentic food are all the rage when travelers think about vacationing to Africa, but what about leaving a positive impact that lasts a lifetime? Many people may wonder what sustainability travel is, but African Travel, Inc. defines it well with trips […]

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5 Local Immersion Activities That Will Give You a Sense of Community Abroad

Published on April 23, 2019

By Sarah Bichsel, Social Media Manager at ACIS Educational Tours When traveling to a new country, you of course want to make the famous highlights a part of your visit – What would a first trip to Paris be without gazing upward at the Eiffel tower after all?  –  but there is also a wonderful […]

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6 Reasons Jordan is Winning at Tourism in the Middle East

Published on April 17, 2019

By Chelsea Marie Alcock  Chelsea is an adventurous globetrotter who works in marketing for the travel tour company, smarTours. She’s been to 10 different countries and explored most of the U.S. Her passion is writing about the unique places she discovers and distinctive experiences she has around the world. Follow along Chelsea’s adventures on Instagram, thetravelingfemale. […]

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5 Reasons to go Adventure Traveling with a Tour Operator

Published on April 8, 2019

  By: Fionna Wright, Marketing Specialist, Affordable World   Photo Courtesy of Affordable World 1. Save Time, Save Money Booking trips independently can get expensive fast once hotel accommodations, activities, and flights are factored in. It can also be time-consuming when coordinating all of the travel plans, activities and itineraries on your own. When you book […]

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17 Safety Tips When Traveling With A Large Group

Published on March 19, 2019

By: Paddy Hockett   Traveling to a new and exciting place with a group of your best friends or family can be such a rewarding experience. You’ve decided on the perfect destination, made sure everyone has their funds and updated paperwork in order, the flights are booked and your bags are packed. But how do […]

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3 Reasons Why Armenia Needs To Be On Your Bucket List

Published on March 14, 2019

By: Jared Alster; Vice President, Marketing; Cox & Kings, the Americas Jared Alster is Vice President of Marketing for Cox & Kings, the Americas, and a travel industry veteran. Before his role at Cox & Kings, Jared was co-founder and VP Marketing for StrideTravel, the largest marketplace site for multi-day tours and adventure trips. Prior […]

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Family-Friendly Itineraries: Gladiators and Castles and Penguins, Oh My!

Published on March 7, 2019

  Traveling is the ultimate opportunity to strengthen family bonds and spend quality time with loved ones. Without the distraction of regular day-to-day activities, a vacation together encourages families to unplug and reconnect, creating time for children and adults alike to grow, learn, and become better global citizens. All that’s needed for a successful vacation […]

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7 Art & Cultural Events Worth Traveling for in 2019

Published on February 20, 2019

By Kelly Anne Gould, Travel Impressions An avid traveler with a background in writing and literature, sharing her love for cultures foreign and familiar alike is what fuels Kelly Anne Gould’s passion for writing. As copywriter for Travel Impressions, she does just that across numerous channels for travel agents, from social media to marketing and […]

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