This post isn't about travel protection - we all know the benefits and I'd just be preaching to the choir.  But this post is about paying it forward and appreciating what we do and being thankful for the awesome experiences we get in our industry.

Just over a week has passed since the devastating earthquake that shook Nepal triggering landslides, avalanches and flattening entire villages.  Images and videos of ruins, devastation, loss of life and the long road to rebuilding are everywhere.  It's a cold reminder that in the blink of an eye, everything can change.  

To date, the official casualty numbers stand at 7,472 dead and over 15,000 injured with thousands more affected in some other way.  Included in these numbers are 74 tourists/visitors who…

I recently invested one-hour of my time listening to an on-line webinar from a “professional.” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.

It had nothing to do with the information I was hearing, although that definitely had something to do with it. The presenter was putting me to sleep. I wanted to run out the door screaming. Incredible.

  — Travel Research Online
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by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday May 05, 2015

Tuscany almost needs no introduction: warm and gorgeous landscapes, exquisite food and wine unlike any other offered in Italy, and a culture rich in art and history. Let Europe Express lead you across this beautiful terrain as you experience Tuscany!

by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday May 05, 2015

Always known for its culture, elegance, and exquisite gardens, Sūzhōu is the epitome of the Chinese virtues of balance and harmony. Originally the capital of the kingdom of Wu, today Sūzhōu is an economic powerhouse along China's Yangtze River Delta. While modern progress has taken its toll on some of its natural beauty, the city still has plenty of gardens, museums, and temples to entice you.