by Lori Allen | Nov 16, 2016
Good news! It turns out that you can teach an old dog new tricks – especially when it comes to learning a second (or third, or fourth) language. You’ve probably always heard that adults have a much harder time learning a second language than children do. But according... by Lori Allen | Nov 8, 2016
I’ve cried at least three times in the last four months… The first was sitting atop the red sand dunes in Namibia. The beauty was overwhelming. I felt blessed but undeserving and wished someone was with me to feel what I was feeling. The second time was over... by Lori Allen | Oct 26, 2016
Editors are busy. If you want to sell your travel articles and photos, you’ve got to stand out right away. One quick way to capture their attention is to use an old copywriting trick called “The 4 U’s.” They are: Unique, Useful, Urgent, and Ultra-specific. Together... 
by Lori Allen | Oct 2, 2016
In Swahili, it’s Jambo. In Thailand, I’d say Sawasdee Ka because I’m a woman (Sawasdee Krab if I were a man). And in Vietnam, it’s Xin chào. These simple words open doors around the world and can instantly transform your photos. They all mean hello, and a nice “hello”... 
by Lori Allen | Sep 30, 2016
There’s something really special about traveling around the world with people who share the same interests. We always have something to talk about, we laugh hard, and sometimes it’s those memories that end up being our favorite part of the trip. Last year in...