"Francis opened her novel, wondering if, now, the bound pages had traveled further than the stories of travel between the covers. She quickly released that thought, for with travel, quantity has little meaning." - Excerpt from a draft of the novel, Never Always, by Christine What do love, books, and travel have in common? All require openness and offer possibilities of things you could neither do nor imagine before. So how do we, at Alpha Charlie Travel, define ourselves? How can we define a living, ever-evolving idea? How can we define ourselves when we are like pirates, taking a little bit of booty from everyone we like and making it our own (giving credit where credit is due, of course - very important!)? We are leaders. We are not the leaders of the travel industry. We are leaders in the travel industry. We follow the wisdom of locals whose strength and knowledge complement our own gaps. We are constantly learning. We take risks, getting outside of our comfort zone. We take care of ourselves, each other, and our community. We give back. We operate in the realm of possibility. As a pilot and an aircraft mechanic, we are accustomed to probability. But when we travel, we stretch ourselves. We appreciate a challenge. You could say we are actually in the transportation industry, because we transport ideas and stories. We share the stories of the people we meet, stories that may otherwise die, untold. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, we live our lessons. To be continued... Read Part 1 HERE RELATED POSTS Comments are closed.
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AuthorsChristine & Angel Aisle or windowHe likes the window; she likes the aisle. Match made at FL350. Here are some other travel preferences. Full disclaimer: These are affiliate links, meaning the authors are rewarded for referrals (usually in the form of a credit to use more of the product/service themselves). Pinky promise: Recommendations are simply the best.
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When we are not hitchhiking through the airport and landing in foreign lands, Christine is teaching English in Spain. She also offers classes via Skype, allowing you to learn from the comfort of your home, with flexible scheduling. Click the photo below for more information.
We are in the coffee business. Because wherever we go, we drink coffee. And let's face it, some hotel coffee leaves a lot to be desired. So now we can pack our own. Click the link below to have your coffee delivered to your home, to drink there and on the go.
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Airbnb is the preferred accomodation for Christine & Angel when they want to connect with locals, want to keep their entire group under one roof with the privacy of separate bedrooms, or when staying in a place known for expensive hotels. Click here or on the photo below to save on your first stay.
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Make your travels meaningful with Pack for a Purpose. Simply use a small amount of space in your luggage to pack supplies needed by community projects around the world. Click the photo below to find a project in your destination.
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