Well the results are in! The committee has deliberated and made it’s final decision.  The winners of the Toland Travels Postcards Contest are finally ready to be announced.  The first place winner will be receiving a $100 iTunes Gift Card.  There were over 100 different submissions and the variety was simple amazing. The judging committee […]

“Mind your thoughts for they become your words; mind your words for they become your actions; mind your actions for they become your habits; mind your habits for they become your character; mind your character for it becomes your destiny.” This quote, a variation of one first attributed to English writer Charles Reade, has been […]

It’s Valentine’s – that made up holiday in which the western world celebrates the martyrdom of Valentinius.  The funny thing about it is that no one seems to remember why.  In fact, other than the fact he was killed on February 14th, no one seems to know anything about him.  Oh, sure, there are lots […]

In this day and age, so many things about flying have become stressful.   The necessary security checks, the poor customer service, and even other passengers can get a traveler down.  A couple of airlines, though, have taken what is primarily the most mundane and repetitive part of the flight, the safety video, and turned it […]

WIN A $100 iTUNES GIFT CARD Toland Travels is giving away a $100 iTunes gift card to one lucky winner to celebrate the release of Toland Travels Postcards.  It’s easy to win! Download the “Toland Travels Postcards” app from the iTunes Store. Use “Toland Travels Postcards” and create your very own digital postcard. Photos used […]

IT’S HERE! After nearly a year and a half of planning, designing, meetings, starts and stops, it’s finally here! I am so very excited to introduce to you the very first smart phone app from Toland Travels.  Please meet “Toland Travels Postcards.” It isn’t a secret that I LOVE postcards.  I collect them and I […]

The one question I’m asked the most, is “What’s the best way to pack a suitcase?” For so many, it seems to be the single greatest struggle of traveling.  Never fear, though, I’m here to help. There is perhaps nothing more unique to each traveler than packing.  Everyone does it differently.  It’s such a personal […]

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful city built upon the water.  Instead of streets this city had canals, and in the middle of this floating city there was a large, open square.  The city was called Venice, and the square was San Marco’s Piazza.  Just a block away from San Marco, there was […]

I’m “Southern,” so there are certain realities about myself that I have come to accept.  I sometimes drop the “g” from the ends of words.  I’m never “about to” do something, but rather, I’m “fixin’ to,” and yes, I enjoy the occasional fried food.  However, one of the things that I think most defines southern […]

The holiday season is upon us once again, and this year’s shopping mayhem comes with the extra pressure of knowing that there is actually less time between Thanksgiving and Christmas.  You’ll have to double your efforts to get it all pulled together. Don’t panic, though.  I’m hear to help you find the perfect gift for […]