Travel inspiration, itineraries, cultural observations, and practical secrets to navigate the globe confidently and make your next adventure easy. Travel writer Sarah Murdoch (formerly with Rick Steves for 20 years) writes & guides in Italy and beyond.
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Small Luxuries in Travel
You may know that I started my travel life as a backpacker way back in the 90’s. I stayed in hostels, slept on trains, and ate baguette and tomato until I could not look at it anymore. Having these frugal roots in travel, and being a single...
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Amsterdam in a Nutshell
Sarah's Amsterdam Travel Guide (2026 Edition)
I first came to Amsterdam in 1994 on my first backpacking trip. It was part of the 90’s college student Eurail Trail, and the cheapest flight to Europe was $650 on the Dutch airline Martinair....
How the Sausage is Made in the Tour Biz
Andrew and I doing “research”
It’s that time of year again, when we are frantically trying to finish up our tour offerings for next year. Every year, this feels like an impossible task, like rubbing your belly and patting your head while s...
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Deep-dive travel insights for the culturally curious. Join travel writer & tour guide Sarah Murdoch for expert advice on slow travel, travel trends, authentic Italian culture, and the art of packing light. Guiding tours for 26 years and counting.
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