Susan Badger 
What This Award Means to Me Big news rarely arrives quietly. It comes in a wave of emotion — equal parts disbelief, joy, and the sudden need to call the people who believed in you before any of this was real. This is one of those moments. Less than a year after launching Elite Globetrotters, I’m … Read more
Best Experienced Slowly I first saw photos of Colmar years ago — half-timbered houses wrapped in flowers, canals reflecting pastel façades, streets that looked almost too perfect to be real. I remember thinking, I have to see this in person. So when a business trip brought us to Paris, we did what I always encourage travelers to do: … Read more
Arrival, Appetite, and the Art of Being Seen I arrived the way Saint-Tropez is meant to be entered — by water. The crossing was brief but cinematic, the harbor revealing itself slowly as we approached. Pastel buildings curved around the port, and suddenly we were surrounded by superyachts — polished, imposing, impossible not to stare … Read more
A New Year, Seen One Time Zone at a Time I love watching the world welcome the New Year — one time zone at a time. There’s something grounding about it. Before the noise. Before the resolutions. Before the rush to move forward. It begins in Australia, with fireworks bursting over the Sydney Opera House … Read more
Fall Foliage, Silver Rails, and a Once-in-a-Lifetime Journey From action movies to iconic film classics, trains have always captured our imagination — the mystery, the adventure, the romance of seeing the world by rail. This fall, we finally turned that dream into reality. We boarded VIA Rail’s legendary The Canadian and traveled all the way from Toronto … Read more
Where Adventure Meets the Edge of the Earth There are trips you take—and then there are journeys that stay with you forever. For us, that place was Antarctica—the last true frontier. A vast, untouched wilderness of ice, light, and wonder at the bottom of the world. Antarctica had always been on our bucket list, but … Read more
Where adventure meets comfort at the edge of the Arctic — discover Greenland before the crowds arrive. The Arctic frontier is finally opening to travelers. Here’s how to experience it before the world catches on. For centuries, Greenland was a name on the map that stirred curiosity but felt out of reach. Icy, isolated, and almost … Read more
Real stories, smart tips, and practical advice for navigating (or skipping) the roads abroad. Adventures (and Misadventures) on the Road We’ve logged our fair share of miles behind the wheel in other countries — some smooth sailing, some hair-raising, and all unforgettable. From Europe’s cobblestone streets to Mexico’s unpredictable highways, the journey has been part … Read more
Practical strategies to enjoy the world without the stress, whether you’re 30 or 70. Travel is one of life’s greatest joys, but let’s be honest—our needs change as we age. Whether you’re planning a trip with parents or simply looking for ways to make your own adventures smoother, a few smart strategies can turn potential … Read more
Airports aren’t always glamorous—but they can be if you know how to play the game. With the right mindset (and maybe a little sparkle), even a layover can feel like a luxury. And it all starts with knowing what kind of traveler you are. There Are 3 Types of Airport Travelers 1. The Rule Follower You … Read more