In episode 25 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy has an insightful conversation with Australian travel journalist Monique Ceccato about the stunning Scandinavian country of Norway. Monique shares her personal journey, insights, and tips on setting up a new home in Norway after relocating from Australia to Stavanger with her Norwegian partner. Join us …

In episode 24 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with guest Michelle Chang, a digital nomad and travel expert. Michelle discusses her journey into full-time travel, starting as a Peace Corps volunteer and becoming a resourceful, cost-effective traveller. She shares her philosophy behind Intentional Travelers, emphasizing transformational travel. Michelle also introduces key tools …

During our recent extended stay in New Zealand, we were lucky enough to take a ride on the famous TranzAlpine Express in the South Island.  I’ll admit we didn’t know a lot about this popular rail journey before our journey, and we found very little information online from people who had made the journey (except …

In episode 23 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with Shelly from The Food Scholar about her solo travel adventures and culinary experiences around the world. Join us as we dive into Shelly’s journeys, from exploring local markets in Italy to cycling through Southeast Asia, and discover practical tips for solo travellers and …

Though Olympia in Greece isn’t quite as well known as the Acropolis in Athens, it really should be! It’s where the ancient Olympic Games originated, and was formerly home to the Statue of Zeus. In the past, this 12-metre seated statue was known as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Sadly, this huge …

If you’re looking for a luxury hotel close to all the major attractions for your trip to Athens but want something a little different from generic chain hotels, The Dolli at Acropolis is the hotel for you.  I stayed at the 5 star Dolli at Acropolis on my recent trip to Athens and, if budget …