From Frommers: Experts across the travel industry are warning that masses of tourists are being scared away from visiting the United States, and the loss of tourism jobs could be devastating. By Arthur Frommer Though they may differ as to the wisdom of the move, the travel press and most travel experts are of one […]

Are you looking for an amazing travel experience that is both fun and educational? I have a great opportunity for you to travel with me to the United Kingdom! In May 2016, you can absorb the history and amazing cultures  of London of Edinburgh with Toland Travels. Your days will be spent seeing the sights […]

It’s that time of year again. No, I’m not talking about back to school time, or the start of autumn. It’s that time of year when average Joes decide to throw on their best superhero costumes and turn some of America’s great cities into the futuristic metro areas of comic book lore. Throughout the summer […]

Last month the winter edition of Toland Travels-Live! took place at Urban Standard in Birmingham, Alabama and it was the most eclectic group of writers we’ve had so far.  A couple of local celebrities a professor, a financial guru, and me all presented stories for the night. Each one was completely different and all reflected […]

Once upon a time, I fell in love. But it ended. Badly. I was told that it was over and that the failure was my fault, and mine alone, and for months I was a destroyed person. Then, slowly, I learned that the relationship had been built on lies. I had been lied to about […]

Episode 2 of Toland Travels is now available for you to enjoy. Simply click here : Episode 2 – Emergency! In this episode, suggestions for preparing for an emergency when traveling are discussed. You’ll also hear a great conversation with someone who landed in Japan minutes after its largest recorded earthquake! There’s a presentation from […]

Having a radio set to go off each morning to wake me up means that I never really know what I’m going to be waking up to. A few months ago, I was snuggled up my sheets delaying the start to another day listening to NPR. During a commercial break, er, “underwriting promotion,” a message […]

Well, the news is out now!  I’m going to be a presenter at the TEDxSalon in Birmingham, Alabama on September 15.  Tickets go on sale on September 2nd at noon.  It’s a pretty eclectic group of presenters and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be one of them.  Get all the information at the link […]

Are you going to be in Birmingham, Alabama on Tuesday, June 24th? Toland Travels and Urban Standard Coffee Shop in Birmingham, Alabama are teaming up for a night to celebrate local writers and lovers of travel. Think of it as a local and live version of “This American Life!” Do you have a great travel […]