KnowYourTrip.com

After countless hours over many many months, Knowyourtrip.com has finally started the launch process.  To all of my friends and family who thought that I have disappeared off the planet for the past year, this is why!  It is a work in progress as the process of adding information will never stop.

Thanks to Union Street Media (too many to name) for building knowyourtrip.com and for guiding me through the process.  Thank you to former USM Project Manager, Maggie McDonald for showing the patience and professionalism during that process.

I commit to all users that I will do my best to impart my passion for meaningful travel information and maintain a fun, easy to use web experience.  This has never really been about making money.  Although, that is the bottom line.  Keep in mind, travel does not have to be expensive, especially when it is to explore other countries and their cultures.  There is a whole world of different people and cultures that deserve your attention.  And maybe it will help you understand why we’re all here.

I’ll be posting regularly on this blog now.  This is where you can give me all your feedback and suggestions (be gentle!).  I’ll be heading on another adventure tomorrow but will be connected to this blog and Knowyourtrip.com.

Thank you all for your support.  You will never know just how much it means.

Happy Tripping . . . . .

Carter

I’m Carter Dayne, AKA The HeadTripper.  I’m 53 and have been around the world more than a few times.  I’m based in Seattle.  I’ll always have a home here no matter where I live or travel to.  Maybe I’ll share why I love it here so much sometime.  I’ve been to six continents (no Antartica yet), toured dozens of countries (I’ve lost count).  I’ve lived in Europe (3½ years), Australia (1 year), South Africa (4 months), the USA in between.  I love to travel.  It is one of my biggest passions.  Life is too short to not explore this world or wonders and cultures.

I’ve started this blog to pass on day to day information to enhance your travel.  I’m going to prepare you for your dream trip because it’s your trip of a life time.  I’ll be posting items from my journals, the news, other blogs, and media.

You need to trust that what I’ll be writing will only make your travel go smoother and have less unwanted surprises.  The KnowYourTrip.com website (under construction) will have permanent advice for you to refer to while the blog will complement that information.  I will tell you, in pointed verbiage, the problems you may or will run into to prepare you.  Warning:  I can be blunt and have been known to tell it like it is!

I take detailed information in my travel journals and will impart advice on journaling too.  I’ll be posting photos from the many destinations. I’ll also post videos although editing does take time.  I have hours and hours still to edit! (Panic here)

I am a big proponent of being fit if you’re going to travel.  How else are you going to survive the rigors of travel if you’re not fit?  Travel can be grueling and exhausting but is always exhilarating, if you make it that way.   I also believe in rest and recharge so that you can explore some more.   I’ll tell you the fitness level required of a destination and some fitness tips too.  I always “take” exercise while traveling (homage to my British friends).  At the moment, I work out regularly, primarily inspired by chronic pain due to a car accident.  Stuff happens.  However, fortunately I have been a life long fitness enthusiast so I can travel well.

I love food, but don’t eat too much – or meat (a 30 year habit – I’ve long forgotten why).  I enjoy all the local beverages in countries I visit with an interest in wines and beers – as well as – non-alcoholic.  I have quite the collection of liquors from around the world – gathering dust.

I’ll be writing about packing tips.  I am proud to say that only one item has ever broken in my luggage  a bottle of Spa Mineral Water bought for $.43 in Spa, Belgium.   No big loss!  I’ll tell you about the newest travel necessities not to buy, or that you must have.

I welcome comments and only encourage users and viewers to share their knowledge.  Suggest a topic too. So feel free!  Don’t forget to sign up for the launch of KnowYourTrip.com at www.knowyourtrip.com.

Cheers,

Carter Dayne