If you’re planning a family vacation with your kids and grandparents, then you might be wondering how it will work with so many generations, travel styles and personalities rolled up into the mix. On the one hand, it could be an amazing bonding experience for everyone, but on the other, you could have some family members feeling bored, there may be disagreements over where to eat, and some people want more adventure than others. It’s never going to be perfect, but it doesn’t have to be stressful. The positives of traveling with three generations far outweigh the negatives. With mum and dad and ..read more

We have always been big advocates for independent travel, but we have realized that this is a type of travel that’s not for everyone. Some people may prefer guided tours over independent travel, because they offer security, ease of planning, and the chance to meet others. New friends on my group tour of Banff There have been certain times when we have considered taking guided tours instead, especially when we’re not sure about a place and how to get around. We have come to realize there is no one right way to travel. Whether you take a guided tour or travel independently largely comes down to ..read more

There are lots of decisions to make when it comes to travel, but one of the biggest is solo travel vs group travel; which is better? The easy part is choosing your destination, duration, and budget because those things are less costraint, but if you’re not sure whether it’s a better idea to travel alone or with a group, then this is where this guide comes in. This decision is particularly tough to make, especially for a first time traveler. And, though every man and his dog will have their opinion, I’ll suggest upfront that there’s absolutely no right and wrong answer here. People are differe ..read more

I’ve been to Yosemite National Park in California twice before – once in the summer with Craig (2006), and then in the spring as a family (2019). While the pace was intense on both, I loved experiencing one of the USA’s best national parks through adventurous hikes at a rapid pace. Hiking in Hetch Hetchy, Yosemite National Park Those previous, in-depth experiences gave me more space to enjoy my more recent, gentler Yosemite National Park trip with Globus Journeys. We were saving the best part for last on our 9-day Northern California Dreaming tour itinerary. We ha ..read more

One thing I love about being a travel blogger is that I get to relive adventures long after they have finished. I’ve experienced a lot of joy writing about my recent “California Dreaming: Northern California by Design” group tour with Globus Journeys. I love travel experiences that create memories that bring smiles for months, if not years after. Happy tour experience | Photo by Lina from Divergent Travelers In my last post, I shared with you 7 reasons why I loved this Globus Choice Touring option and the group travel experience from the perspective of a very busy mother who is collapsing unde ..read more

I’ve just returned from a wonderful 9-day solo trip with Globus Journeys through Northern California starting and ending in San Francisco. Solo, being without my husband and children, but not on my own. I swapped Craig and the girls out for 31 mostly strangers who soon turned into friends. Our wonderful Globus tour group in Yosemite This group tour called “California Dreaming: Northern California by Design” took us from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park passing through Sonoma, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and Mammoth Lakes where we enjoyed popular attractions as well as more lessor known exper ..read more

Known for its legendary cigars, American vintage cars, sugar white beaches, traditional colonial buildings and famous Rum, Cuba is rich in culture, history and heart. This is the country where you immerse yourself in amongst the people, both locals and travelers alike. With no familiar backpacker trail or paths for independent travelers, there is no doubt the way to experience Cuba is to be within the company of fellow die-hard travelers. As an avid solo traveller, I have always taken to the independent way of traveling and steered away from the arranged group tours. However, Cuba is the exce ..read more