http://peacecorpsworldwide.org/sharontell/2009/10/15/western-winter-getaways/ Most returned Peace Corps volunteers travel light. Most of us aren't overly interested in five-star hotels and organized tours. We'd rather plan our own adventures. We tend not to sit in air-conditioned buses while tour guides explain what's happening outside the windows. We head off on our own, wander around, get lost, land in unexpected places, and bring home good stories to tell. I like to hear how other travelers have accomplished their travel goals or learned some lessons,and I like to share travel tips when I learn about them. I hope some of you will contribute your ideas and experiences with the readers of this column. And I will share mine with you. — Sharon Dirlam (Russian Far East 1996-98) Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:21:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1