We had a great time on our guided tour of Ireland last fall – but for about a day and a half, I decidedly was NOT having a great time. In fact, I was having a miserable time.
Yup, I got sick. The lovely 24-hour version that makes the sight of any kind of food (to say nothing about the idea of spending a couple of hours on a bus with a bunch of other people) sound miserable. The kind of sick where you just want to crawl in a hole curled up in the fetal position and not move for 24 hours.
Except I couldn’t do that. We were in Ireland, at Blarney Castle. And there I was, sick. Read more
Planning a bucket list vacation to a new destination is exciting – but it can also be a little unsettling, as there are a lot of logistics involved between hotels, transportation, activities, dining etc. Which is why guided tours are becoming increasingly popular! All the planning is already done, transportation is arranged, you have an expert guide throughout your trip, and you simply show up and enjoy your trip – nothing could be easier!