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COVESEA LIGHTHOUSE
Website - https://covesealighthouse.co.uk
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LossieLighthouse/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/covesealighthouse/
Address – Covesea, Lossiemouth, IV31 6SP
Telephone Number - 01343 810664
DUFFUS CASTLE
https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/duffus-castle/
KULA COFFEE HUT 
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KulaAtTheCastle/
Address - Castle, Duffus, Elgin, IV30 5RH
PICTISH FORT AND WELL
Website - http://www.burghead.com/burghead-fort/
Address – Fochabers, Moray, IV32 7PQ
CABLE CAFE
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cablecafe2024/
Address – Burghead, Elgin, IV30 5RP
BURGIE HOUSE AND ARBORETUM
Website - https://burgie.co.uk/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/burgiehouse/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/burgiehouse/
Address - Woodside Croft, Burgie, Forres, Moray, IV36 2QU
Telephone Number - 07984 315321
THE CROWN AND ANCHOR
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/crownandanchorinnfindhorn/
Address – Findhorn, Forres, IV36 3YF

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Thank you, Pauline Frommer for sharing some fun travel insights!

Frommers.com
Best sites to find cheap flights: kayak.com & momondo.com
Best site for last minute cheap flights: cheapflights.com
See Reid's Article on Flights.
Best site for hotels: google and hotelscombined.com
See Reid's Article on Hotels
Travel clubs (i.e. Travel and Leisure Club), AT HOTELS
Thirsty Gallerina
TodayTix
Current TKTS Booth Locations:

There are now two TKTS ticket booths in New York City. This service is run by the TDF (Theatre Development Fund). The TKTS booths are located at

• Times Square TKTS Booth: Between Broadway and Seventh Ave. at West 47th St, New York, NY 10036
  Click here for Today's Ticket Listings at the Times Square Booth
• Lincoln Center TKTS Booth: 61 W 62nd St, New York, NY 10023
  Click here for Today's Ticket Listings at the Lincoln Center Booth

DOT - travel rights
tourradar.com
TravelStride
Meet the locals program - Jamaican Tourist Board
Greeters Tours
Pauline's Article about Planning a Smart Itinerary
AirBnB Experiences
Time Out New York - New York Times Event site
Pauline's Podcast: The Frommer's Travel Show

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Gift Giving Ideas - Gift Ideas 2023 - On-The-GO Christmas Holiday Gift Ideas for Travelers; We've teamed up with Tchibo Coffee. Support us by clicking this link.  Voila! Your Christmas shopping and caffeine cravings, sorted. The Tchibo Machine is a MUST-give. Grinds the beans and creates a cup all with one touch of a button. Head to bit.ly/ROAMwithTchiboCoffee,    Our Episode about TIROL,   How to Shop for Suitcases,
Wireless Earbuds  - Alexa prefers these bluetooth headphones 
Portable Charger/ Powerbank https://amzn.to/3Riru3G or https://amzn.to/47Q0Jul
Charger for the car lighter: https://amzn.to/3ToNT1E, Klean Kanteen Thermos, Smart Water Bottle, Backpacks: Alexa's:  & Rory's  - , Meal Prep Containers and Bags: Microwave-safe, leak-proof containers for easy and healthy on-the-go meals, Folding Bluetooth Keyboard, Quick-Dry Travel Towel & Blanket in One, Smartwatch, Upside - Down Pen,  Language Learning & Translating Apps, & Don't forget LIBBY! Scratch-off World Map, Customized Luggage Tags, Foldable Travel Bag, Travel-themed Puzzle: Relax during downtime, especially on rainy days or lazy evenings at their destination, Collapsible Water Bottle, Collapsible Pet Bowls, Universal Travel Adapter, Packing Cubes, Fold-able Cap,  Foldable Yoga Mat, Toiletry Kit &  Episode About Camera Gear For Travelers EBOOST.com use promo code: THEROAMIES    TCHIBO COFFEE

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Greetings from The Los Angeles @TravelAdventureShow!
Thanks to Dee with Travel Wifi for sharing info on how to take a hot spot with you around the globe. Works wherever there is cel coverage, no contracts and no roaming fees.
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To help you find the inspiration to re:open your heart to its hopes and dreams, we made a podcast episode about 5 ways to find inspiration in your daily life. 
 
These are the highlights of what we discussed:

1. By taking the time to stop and truly listen to the world around you, you may notice sounds, sights, and experiences that you take for granted every day. The sound of the traffic on your way to work, how the trees sway when it’s windy, the way the sun feels against your bare skin. These simple, mundane things take place without you even thinking about them. But if you take a moment to see how they affect you and how your life might be different if instead your commute was a breeze, trees stayed still, and it was constantly rainy, then you can find the beauty in these basic, everyday moments. You can find inspiration in them.
     
2. Your belief system makes up a huge part of who you are. You’ve probably engaged in discussions or even debates about topics that you felt strongly about. You go about your everyday life while holding on to your morals and beliefs. These guide you in all of your actions and have shaped you into the person that you are today. You can take some time to reflect on why you believe what you do. Let this deeper understanding of yourself inspire you. 
     
3. You probably have a favorite movie, or favorite book, or favorite song. Maybe you have multiple favorites. There may have been a moment or even a few in your life that you felt like some form of art changed you. You might have gained a new perspective on some aspect of life. When you switch off the TV after watching a rousing movie, or close a book after reading the last line, or hear the last few notes of a beautiful melody, you can let the message inspire you.
     
4. There are so many thoughts that go through your mind every day. Many relate to what you’re experiencing while some are probably completely random. Nevertheless, writing down what you’re thinking or feeling and why is one daily activity that can provide you with endless inspiration. It might be some recipes you want to try out, or a to-do list, or a detailed account of a memorable part of your day. Then, you can go back to those journal entries from ordinary days and be inspired by your past self. 
     
5. If you’re struggling to know where to start, you can easily reflect on some different prompts that will get inspiration flowing. Ask yourself simple questions, such as: What makes you happy? Angry? What was one of your hardest days like? One of your best days? What are you struggling to overcome? What do you wish you could change? What do you hope never changes? Look within yourself for deeper answers to these basic questions. Really think about them, and let the answers inspire you.

Finding inspiration is the first step to writing a great song. Want a more in depth lesson on inspired songwriting? Register for one of our free webinars this month at www.TheROAMies.com  
See you there! 

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Sometimes, You Just Need a Little Break from Your Fam and/or Normal Routine. How And Why to Prep for a SOLO Trip.

1. Figure out what you Need.
2.  Shop and Secure Your Lodging and Transportation.
3. Pack Light.
 4. Arrange for meals (casseroles in the fridge- budget money for Uber eats and pizza delivery) for those who'll stay at home without you.
5. Plan and Prep Pet Boarding if needed.
6. Arrange for carpools and sleepovers  if you have kids with busy schedules.
7. Prep for no tech and create a communication plan.

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Ever Wonder Why You Feel More Exhausted When Traveling? Check Out Some Correlations Between Travel and Your Brain Health.
What was NOT mentioned in this episode is the fact that reducing stress is also a HUGE factor in improving brain health. So that vacation where you just sit around at the beach all day- will also GREATLY help your brain health (and your sanity!) if it is helping you relax an reduce stress.

Special Thanks to Jon Powell and 5 By 5 for the cool info we used in this episode!
5by5agency.com
The "mental/optical illusion" image we referred to can be found on our Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/TheROAMies

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Things do not change; we change. -Henry David Thoreau
Re-set, Re-adjust, re-start, re-focus…As many times as you need to.
Sometimes as adults, we just need a time out to refocus and gather ourselves before starting out again.
Don’t forget that you’re human.  It’s okay to have a melt down. Just don’t unpack and live there.. Cry it out and then refocus on where you are headed. 
I needed that hurt. Crazy how pain helps you refocus. -Christopher Ferry
When Life gets blurry, adjust your focus.
The is not how your story is going to end. reflect. Regroup. refocus. -shehaus.com
Always remember, your focus determines your reality. -George Lucas
A lack of focus leads to a lack of progress. Focus. Lift. Grow.-Ready set go fitness
Happiness is…refocusing your time and energy on those things that matter to you-Raising Playful Tots
We overthink happiness. Keep it simple. There is something good in every moment. Find it and keep your focus there.  Remember, if you don’t like a situation, you can either take cation to change it or change the way you think about it. Either way, choosing unhappiness is no way to live. - Kristen Butler
I must refocus and be more committed to what matters. -Brendon Burchard
Every day focus on your purpose.  Remember why you do what you do. We don’t get burned out because of what we do. We get burned out because we forget WHY we do it. -Jon Gordon
Where focus goes, energy flows.-Tony Robbins
Starve your distractions, Feed Your Focus
More often than not, people who are obsessed with their desires and feelings are generally unhappier in life vs. people that refocus their attention on service to others or a righteous cause. Have you ever heard someone say their life sucked because they fed the homeless? Made their children laugh? Or, bought a toy for a needy child at Christmas time? - Shannon L. Alder 
Make time to refocus and recharge. Every new day, we must refocus, to see the beauty of the moment― Lailah Gifty Akita
When you yearn to create positive change, stop focusing on your old stories. If you hope to transform your life from the inside out and become a new improved version of your former self, refocus on what you want rather than what you don’t ― Susan C. Young 
Our churches and pulpit are key to refocusing and redirecting our nation.― Sunday Adelaja 
Effective practice of solitude always give birth to freshness, renewal, refocus, rejuvenation, revelation and restoration.― Benjamin Suulola 
Often organizations need bold, grand gestures to galvanize people towards a new mission or refocus their attention. -Howard Schultz
Brain studies of mental workouts in which you sustain a single, chosen focus show that the more you detach from what's distracting you and refocus on what you should be paying attention to, the stronger this brain circuitry becomes.  -Daniel Goleman 
Happy couples make it a habit to refocus. Because it's quite normal to be distracted. So they talk. They get away for a while. They pray. They go on a marriage retreat. They take a second honeymoon or a 3rd, or 4th, or a 5th..  -Bo Sanchez 
Leaders should get out of their comfort zone but stay in their strength zone. When their work lies within their natural gifting and strengths, leaders experience the greatest return in productivity and contentmen

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Travel Trends have a way of re:focusing our Travel plans, destinations, and even the type of Luggage we buy. Here's the Latest.




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