Tom Wardell Owner, Wanderlust Travel Design, Sacramento, CA

02/05/2026

High marks for The Good Life Abroad, a 55+ travel adventure company that Nancy and I spent a month in southern Spain with this past October.

12/30/2024

The highlight of the 2024 travel year was walking the Prosecco Hills and the hidden backstreets of Venice, Italy. Thanking Exodus Adventure Travels for getting we 14 like minded passionate outdoorsy types together and making this trip so special. We will certainly plan another adventure with this company as it has moved to the top of my recommendation list for a unique, off the beaten path walking/hiking experience that for us was simply wonderful. If this sounds like something you would enjoy please give me a call. Wanderlust has dialed it back a little but is still enjoying helping friends put their travel adventures together. Happy New Year!

10/21/2023

Signed up this morning. Seems like another good back up in these rather challenging travel times...

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03/18/2023

https://apple.news/A9K1xCQQaR7KmrV6Z8Ps1hg

Every year, Rick Steves’ Europe takes 30,000 people on small-group tours — and this is the one thing they're not allowed to bring.

01/21/2023

Seems like a reasonable investment-I’m in!

The LifeStraw Personal Water Filter provides fresh drinking water anywhere, filtering out 99.99 percent of bacteria and viruses. The water filter is lightweight, compact, and easy to use, making it a must-have for hiking and adventure travel. Buy it now for $20 at Amazon.

12/26/2022

I wouldn’t put all my faith in what’s written here but some of it is right on from many of my experiences!

Astrologer Susan Miller on where you should go, and who to bring.

12/14/2022

Some useful info here-maybe help us all save a few bucks!

Looking to get the best flight deal? Better set an alarm.

11/29/2022

Would agree with these choices. Again have been to most and loved them all though the Cinque Terre is now overrun with tourists and the trails between villages are fee based :( Still, worth a visit...

From the beaches of southern Portugal to the canals of Amsterdam, here are the spots I consider must-sees in Europe.

11/16/2022

I have been fortunate to have visited the majority of these islands. It does however look like I need to check out the Philippines-3 of the top 25 from Travel and Leisure’s perspective. So many great destinations out there still-got to get on it!

The best islands in the world, according to Travel + Leisure readers, invite visitors to adopt a slower pace of life.

11/10/2022

Have been to a hand full of these outliers. Exciting as now there are a lot more new adventures to pursue. Some of these destinations sound awesome!

Ditch your guidebooks and venture to these lesser-known gems.

11/08/2022

Having been on both sides of this issue quite a few times it's a good reminder that it's still possible to be more thoughtful-especially in these times where at least I am not always feeling it-thoughtfulness. Will remember this article on future flights.

It's time for another editors debate.

06/18/2022

A short video montage of our recent trip to the island of Madeira, Portugal. Were I your travel planner for this adventure I would want to give you a thorough briefing on the driving conditions on this otherwise fabulous hiking, eating and culturally fascinating destination. Places such as this will insure the wanderlust in many if not most of you. Happy travels!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJztua93QUA