Something wicked this way comes...

OK, so I'm planning a trip to Salem, Mass., to visit some well-known haunts.

As I began to think about the process of preparing for the trip, I thought I could bring the readers along to see what – I believe – is important for planning a fairly short domestic trip.

The Five Ps

Basically, any trip comes down to Five Ps. You can hear me talk about them on my recent YouTube video. But quickly they are

Place... Where do you want to go?

Purpose... Is it an adventure? Are you roughing it? Is it for relaxation? Do you want to fill your Facebook with enviable photographs?

People... Who's going with you? Who's staying home?

Plan... Financially ready?

Picture... Find a picture or several pictures of your destination. Post them around so you can see them easily. This is meant to evoke excitement and to keep the plan in the forefront of your mind.

James Turner's voyage

Introducing the Rev. James Turner (full disclosure, he's the blogger's brother). He, however, exemplifies what this site is all about: a enthusiastic traveler who hasn't let his special set of circumstances stand in the way of exploration, adventure and having a good time.

Welcome to the site, James.

Greetings. 

When Mark asked me to write for the site, I thought who wants to hear what I have to say. But then I thought about my travel experiences – both good and bad – and came to the conclusion that I might be able to add at least a little hope and encouragement to the conversation as well as some insight.

So periodically, I will check and talk about my travels: past, present and future.

Talk to you soon. God Bless.

Do you like to travel?

 Do you want to travel more? What's stopping you?!

A few years ago I contracted the very pleasant ailment known as wanderlust. I had a few domestic adventure to American and Canadian cities for work or work-related training. But I hadn't traveled abroad or really for fun. 

I blamed my lack of traveling on a lack of time or indecisiveness. But I think the real reason was I didn't want to be uncomfortable or stand out as the big guy on the plane that no one wants to sit next to or sweats all the way through the airport only to collapse in a heap in a tight, uncomfortable seat. 

But a friend convinced me to go on a tour of Turkey and Greece: the home of ancient cultures that formed the basis of today's societies.

IT WAS AMAZING. And I haven't stopped since.

Along the way, I've learned some tips that made me much less uncomfortable and made the trips and traveling so much more fun and satisfying.

On this blog, I'm going to share what I learned and what others are learning about traveling with challenges. 

Let's go ...

Picture yourself here...