The Journey Before the Journey – Dreaming and Planning

This was the title of an article that good friends recently forwarded to us. It was written by a couple they met with a serious travel ethic. In it, they explored the idea that planning a trip can be its own journey, a discovery phase that is an adventure in and of itself. Much more than a checklist of places to see, the planning becomes a conversation with possibility, it takes on a life of its own.

This idea resonates with us as we’re planning a trip to Japan in the spring. Coincidentally, we’ve been meeting people who’ve recently returned from the places we’ve been dreaming about, eager to share their excitement and travel tips. We’ve immersed ourselves in everything Japan, (read more)