Road Warrior

Being a road warrior - a "Touring Storyteller" is not for everyone.  Many storytellers just do not want to hit the road and travel for weeks.  Some of us enjoy the travel and love to see new places.  Here is a warning!

If you don't purposefully schedule some down time in your tour you will never see the amazing sights where you travel.  I try to have one day set aside so I can explore, take photos and find that great off the beaten path restaurant.  I also plan ahead for that day so I can use it wisely.

• Google is a great place to start your "day off planning".  Try searching "things to do in..."  or "attractions in..." and add the town you will be in.  I always find great things to see and do this way.
•  Check for a Chamber of Commerce and see if there is a listing of local points of interest.
• Check to see if there is a local tourism office and give them a call.  They will be happy to send you information about the area.  Don't limit it to just the town you will be in.  Look for other nearby towns also.
• Look through a travel guide - if there is one for the area.
• Ask someone (in advance, of course) at the  local venue/venues about attractions, parks, great restaurants in the local area.  The locals always know more than the travel guides do.
• When you do decide where you will visit ask someone in the town about the place.  "The largest fuzzball in America" might sound like fun, but it may just be a ball of fuzz under glass on someone's porch!
• Most of all, plan time for yourself to rest, relax and enjoy some time to yourself!