News & Updates From the Road

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Cultural immersion in a European supermarket

Supermarkets put a culture on clear display, whether you’re in a Carrefour in France, a Mercadona in Spain, or a Tesco in the UK.

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Where to sleep while walking the Camino

Lodging establishments on the Camino can be divided into two groups: Albergues and Hotels.

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New video takes you inside the food & culture of Oaxaca, Mexico

We led a group to Oaxaca in late January to explore the region’s foods and culture. Watch the video

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A cheaper way to use your mobile phone while traveling internationally

You may have seen ads for international “eSIMs” which bring you 24/7 use of your cell phone while you’re traveling internationally.

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The beaches and birds of southern Mexico

The beach is amazing, nearly empty, and full of birds that flock to catch the small sardines that swim in the crashing waves.

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Trains, planes or automobiles: The best way to travel in Europe

To select a mode of transport, look first at what you wish to do while on holiday.

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Download a free guide to travel & travel planning

When not traveling around the world to lead Travel Fever groups, I’ve been working on a “How to Travel” guidebook.

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Celebrating the new year with a new Travel Fever Video

Here’s a new video introduction to Travel Fever Tours. We feel it captures the Travel Fever experience well.

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Translating while traveling: An intro to Google Translate

When you’re in the need of a translation while you’re on the road, check out Google Translate.

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Can I walk the Camino gluten-free or as a vegetarian?

It’s not so hard being vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, or as someone with other dietary needs.

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Visiting the Alsace, a less-known corner of France

We’ll be based in the picturesque town of Riquewihr as we explore the food and culture of the Alsace.

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Irish Faeries, Leprechauns, and Banshees

In preparing our tours in Ireland, we’ve learned a fair bit about fairies and leprechauns.

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In memory of Roberto Cruz

Roberto was a wonderful human being and a valued Travel Fever Tours guide.

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Why I wish I’d walked the Camino with my dad

My father was 94 the first time I walked the Camino, too unsteady on his feet to march over the Pyrenees.

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Learn about Irish culture, history, folklore and more

We love the town of Dingle. The countryside is lovely and the cliffs and beaches are dramatic. It is truly a lovely place.

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Take a bike ride in Provence, France

Next September we’re taking a bike ride through scenic Provence. Would you like to join us?

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What I learned during six weeks in Europe

I wanted to share some thoughts and observations with you from my recent travels in Germany, France, Italy, and Spain

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I love getting my hair cut abroad

Many people are a bit protective of their hair. Not me. I’ll get my hair cut in any country around the world, and in fact I have.

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New cycling trip in Croatia scheduled for May

Our new cycling trip in Croatia will run May 17 to 25, 2026. We’ll be based right on the Adriatic Sea on the island of Krk.

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Is Europe overrun with tourists?

We’re led to believe that Europe is completed overrun by hordes of tourists. But it ain’t true.