Writing my travel posts.
Many of us are traveling again, making up for lost time, going to places that mean the most to us. I’m ending 2022 with a trip to see the mountain gorillas in Rwanda, something I’ve put off for three years, and I’ll be reporting back, no doubt. With photos.
Every year since 2014 I’ve created a list of my favorite travel posts from the past year. They make for good armchair travel on a cold night. Even better, I hope you get to read these posts while waiting in an airport, about to go on a special trip of your own! Happy Holidays! See you in 2023 as we continue to explore the world.
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Even for cruise naysayers, what’s not to like about today’s river cruises? Relaxation, activities, adventure, great food, unpacking once, and experiencing towns and cities — and going to sleep with a chocolate on your pillow as you ply a gentle river to the next destination.
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You’ll find out lots of hotel secrets, and many useful tips (such as the simplest way to get an upgrade). And these guys are fun!
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Two expats tell of wondrous places near the Spanish city they now call home.
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Giving way to camels? Wearing no shirt or wearing flip-flops? Learn what to do, culturally, as you drive in different countries.
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We know about the pleasures and stunning beauty of famous drives such as coastal Highway One in California, or Italy’s Amalfi Coast. But what about some lesser-known, gorgeous drives around the world?
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An in-depth discussion with an expert of a dazzling area in an increasingly popular corner of Europe.
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Surprises galore about this beguiling, beachy Massachusetts peninsula.
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Here are bittersweet memories of my visit to a beautiful country that has captured the world in its fight for democracy — and for survival.
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More than ever, we need to explore meaningful travel to confront the remnants of evil — so we don’t repeat mistakes that lead to disaster.
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(In the new year, follow my award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane. It’s on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen, or on my website in my bio.)
