Harold adjusted his reading glasses and stared at the boarding pass in his trembling hands. Gate B-7. Flight 847 to Bangkok. The letters blurred together as his eyes filled with tears he'd promised himself he wouldn't shed, not here in the bustling Denver airport surrounded by chattering families and business travelers who moved with the … Continue reading The Weight of Unfinished Dreams
Travel
5 Convincing Reasons to Solo Travel
Now, I know a lot of people will see the title of this post and think - "But isn't traveling alone lonely, dangerous, or just plain awkward?" Well, my friends, I'm here to tell you that it's anything but. In fact, I firmly believe that everyone should embark on a solo adventure at least once … Continue reading 5 Convincing Reasons to Solo Travel
Question of the Week #408
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: Which would be worse: having to leave the country and never return, or never being able to travel more than 150 miles from where you now live? Now, as an American who's seen the state of our Union (and let me tell you, it ain't pretty), I'm inclined to say … Continue reading Question of the Week #408
10 Travel Planning Tips You Should Know
As someone who's been around the block a few times (literally), I've learned some travel planning tips that I wish I'd known from the get-go. So, sit back, relax, and let me share these nuggets of wisdom with you. Trust me, your future self will thank you. Start with a rough itinerary, but leave room … Continue reading 10 Travel Planning Tips You Should Know
15 Keys to the Perfect Travel Itinerary
Traveling is a remarkable opportunity to explore new places, cultures, and experiences. Crafting the perfect travel itinerary is an art that combines careful planning, spontaneity, and a dash of creativity. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or embarking on your first adventure, mastering the art of itinerary planning can turn your trip into an unforgettable adventure. … Continue reading 15 Keys to the Perfect Travel Itinerary
Journey
The sun beat down mercilessly on the cracked asphalt road as James trudged onward. He shifted his pack to his other shoulder, trying to ease the ache that had settled there over the last few days. Or had it been weeks? Time seemed to blur together when every day was the same endless walk under … Continue reading Journey
A Bookworm Travel Guide
If you're anything like me, sometimes reading a really great novel inspires you to want to actually visit the real life places described in the pages. There's something magical about following in the footsteps of your favorite fictional characters or imagining the story unfolding around you in its original setting. So pack your bags, bookworms … Continue reading A Bookworm Travel Guide
Day Eleven of the Blogmas
Welcome back to Blogmas 2023! Continuing through Christmas Day, expect to find some fun and informative holiday themed blog posts here at The Confusing Middle. For Day 11, it's time to start planning a Christmas getaway, if that is what warms your heart this time of year. There's nothing quite like exploring the world during … Continue reading Day Eleven of the Blogmas
Traveling to and from Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
I've been led to believe that international flights are basically a crap shoot. I should probably count myself lucky that we not only got to Istanbul but made it back home without any serious incidents. Wait, I think that makes it sound like we were a group with "international incident" written all over us. We … Continue reading Traveling to and from Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
Compartmentalizing Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
Kids, I experienced a lot in the short week that I was in Istanbul. And I'm pretty sure I won't be able to fit everything into one blog post. If I were to try, the post would get wordy and eventually stray into senseless rambling that just goes on for decades until you click away … Continue reading Compartmentalizing Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
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