One of my favorite quotes has always been this one from St. Augustine: “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” It pretty much sums up my love of discovering the world, and my joy in helping others do the same…
And as we approach Mother’s Day, I’ve been thinking about that a lot lately – because that love started with my mom.
When I was growing up, our vacations were simple. We took road trips each summer. Nothing fancy. No big, bucket list destinations. But those trips meant everything.
Before we even packed the car, my mom and I would sit down together and plan. We’d spend hours looking through maps and guidebooks, talking about where we wanted to go and what we wanted to see. Half the fun was in those conversations.
I didn’t realize it at the time, but that’s where it started for me.
That feeling of looking ahead to a place you’ve never been. The excitement of figuring it out. The joy of discovering something new, even if it’s just a small town or a roadside stop.
My mom gave me that.
She showed me that travel didn’t have to be big or expensive to matter. It just had to be shared.
And now, all these years later, that love of travel is still with me. It shaped not just what I do, but how I see the world. And when I look back, it’s not really about where we went. It’s about the time together. The conversations. The memories that stayed long after the trip was over – and the memories that still live in my heart.
Those are the things that last. And the things that are truly priceless.
Whether you’re traveling with your mom, remembering her, or passing that love of travel on to the next generation, I hope this Mother’s Day brings you a moment of joy, gratitude, and maybe even a spark of adventure.
And to my own mom – I will be forever grateful for the treasured memories of trips we shared. Thanks for making them possible.
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