Standing Stones of Stenness are one of the many incredible sites you’ll see on the Orkney Islands during your Ancient Scotland Tour. And Dunadd Fort, in the Kilmartin Glen in Argyll Scotland, is the Ancient Seat of the Early Scottish Kings!! And just like Tara, when you climb to the top of Dunadd, you can feel the vibrations of ancient energy!
Outlander Tours of Scotland: Fall in love with the Scotland of Jamie & Claire
Outlander Immersion Tour Details Why this tour? Longevity! Hugh Allison and I have been running these Outlander tours of Scotland for 5 years now (since the TV series started), and for years before that he was taking people on day tours of the sites from the Outlander books. (He even took Diana Gabaldon on a…
Using Packing Cubes to Make Packing Amazingly Simple
Make packing in a backpack or moving between hotels easier by using packing cubes You can organize your clothes into different packing cubes if 1) you just like to be organized or 2) you’re not staying at the same place for your whole trip and it also helps with getting everything into a carry-on size…
A Genius 12 Month Trip Countdown Checklist
6-12 Months Prior to Your Trip When planning for a trip, I use a trip countdown checklist. I actually start buying clothes 6-12 months prior to my trip. My husband is not a big fan of this idea, but like most women, when I start trying on clothes, I notice I can lose a few…
Undiscovered Hidden Gems: 3 Day Trips from Denver Colorado
Colorado is so beautiful that many people want to visit. But sometimes it’s nice to get away from the tourists and remember what Colorado was like in the good ole’ days. Here are a couple of my favorite day trip destinations, their local attractions, some side trips, and some places to stay if one day…
Why Travel Insurance?
Travel insurance can cover medical, dental, trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical transportation and more. It is not just for flight delays or lost luggage. One of the main reasons to have Travel Insurance is for health reasons: yours, your traveling companions, your parents, your kids… To get a travel insurance quote please fill out this form: Travel Insurance…
How to Start Planning Travel Now
It can be scary to be thinking about whether you should start planning travel. With the Coronavirus Pandemic causing travel cancellations all over the world and in every type of travel, travel agents have learned some very valuable lessons (on our own and from other travel agents). If you were lucky enough to not have…
Uncrowded Thoughts – Revealing some positives from staying at home
Kathie in the window at her Uncrowded House. Hi, I’ve had some time for some Uncrowded Thoughts, and I wondered if you did also?
A Message of Hope – Dream Now
Stay Safe. Dream Now. Travel Later. Hi, I created a video for you all and I hope you enjoy watching it. I had fun making it. Hi I’m Kathie with A Happy Place Travel and today I’m bringing you a message of hope. As a professional Travel Advisor, I understand that traveling forms bonds with…
My Lessons Learned on Working From Home
I’ve been working from home exclusively since I went full time with my travel agency in Oct of 2018. Prior to that I was a software developer (full time and a travel agent part time) and worked from home as much as possible. My husband has also been working from home for the last several…