Ching Kearns, ITMI Alumni 2015 For many people, traveling around the world or even around the United States is a passion. But traveling can be expensive and for many, it’s simply not in the budget. So, why not find a …
Traveling is one of the most fantastic ways to spend your time. The thought of seeing the world and experiencing the unknown is top of mind for many people. When you finally decide it’s time to venture out to a …
The New Year is right around the corner, and you know what that means: you’ll be writing the date incorrectly on your itineraries for at least two weeks. What else? Oh yeah … lots of people will fail to accomplish …
Winter Travel When people talk about Winter travel, you wonder what kind of winter they mean. The kind where the thermometer drops to 40 degrees and school is cancelled… or the kind that gets to -40 degrees and school is cancelled, …
Whatever your reasons are for not pursuing your dream career, they’re probably not good enough. Depending on your current life or financial situation, becoming a tour director / guide might seem far-fetched. Perhaps you’ve told yourself that now just isn’t …
The Tourism Child Protection Code of Conduct (The Code) recently announced their 2017 Top Member companies. Eight companies, two based in the United States, are newly-recognized as Top Members for their “exceptional work to integrate child protection practices into their …
Throughout history, guides have deepened travel experiences for their groups and revealed revolutionary new ways of seeing the world. Their knowledge of history, languages, and cultures continues to drive important exploration and discussion in modern times. Guides are passionate thought …
The question is not whether you use social media as a tour director or tour guide (hint: you should). The question is to which platforms you should devote your precious time. When it comes to social media and travel, a …
A traveler’s heart beats stronger with each passing mile. You might not have the energy you once did, but you’re wiser about how you expend it. You know that time spent not doing what you love is time wasted. You’ve …
Click for original article featured on Prime online Magazine Story by Debbie Franks, ITMI Certified Tour Director, Guide & World Traveler. The seemingly endless rains of Seattle and Portland. Dallas and Phoenix’s encroaching heat. New York and Atlanta’s oppressive humidity and …