Travel Inspiration

It's the New Year and time for the San Diego Travel & Adventure Show! This annual event offers travel information and inspiration. Speakers included Samantha Brown, Rudy Maxa, and Ralph Velasco. The Pouch was handy to carry a notebook, brochures, cell phone, & snacks during a full day of fun.

Samantha Brown, host of the PBS series Places to Love, talked about "never stop digging" -- to engage with people and cultures for authentic travel experiences. Her series focuses on meeting locals and hearing their unique stories.

Rudy Maxa, host of the travel show Rudy Maxa's World, talked about what he describes as America's "vacation deficit disorder," or an obsession with working too much rather than taking regular vacations. He emphasized that travel can relieve stress and inspire creativity. 

Photographer Ralph Velasco, owner & tour leader for Photo Enrichment Adventures, presented tips for travel photography. His suggestions included using "the power of one," or capturing an image that shows just one person as a focal point against a background. 

In between speaker presentations the Pouch & I stopped by the Tourist Office of Spain. After the show we joined travel blogger Janet Hanpeter (Planet Janet Travels) for Spanish tapas at nearby Cafe Sevilla. Janet, who will be walking her second Camino in May, specializes in resources for baby boomer travelers. She encourages to "Experience grand adventures beyond the guidebook."  

The travel show was a perfect beginning to 2018 as the Pilgrim Pouch continues its adventures!