The Travel Box(es)

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 DRE# ER40011786

If you have read any of my posts, you probably know - I work, so I can TRAVEL!   

 

So, with all my adventures over the years, I have picked up maps and some pamphlets from areas of interest, which I keep in folders labeled for the State.  Some folders are larger than others - like California, which I have been to many times, as it does take a while to see the whole state.    I had to create some new folders with some of my past trips - North & South Carolina, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and some Canadian provinces.  

I actually had to make another box that was larger with the additions.   It probably is time to sift through some of the folders, and eliminate some duplications.

It sure is nice to take a trip (like to Tucson), and pull out the maps I would need along the routes.  (I do have GPS, but truly enjoy watching the map to see the progress along the way.)

I even made an itinerary folder, with where I stayed, as others have asked where I stayed and if they were good.    Some places I want to return to, like Sedona, and the resort I stayed at was nice.   Plus, I do so much research before I leave, why go through all that again?

 

As I shred all the real estate files from the early 2000's, these files of traveling are MUCH more exciting!

 

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Joan Cox
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Comments (20)

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

When we look back, we will remember a few of the real estate files that have become important to us...but we will remember ALL of our travels (good or not so good).

Jan 23, 2023 06:10 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good for you Joan,

I just came across maps in the countries I've traveled and what fond memories I have. I even found a picture of my Geno with our oldest granddaughter from 12 years ago when we were all going to Egypt.

Jan 23, 2023 06:10 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Joan... over the past 20 years I've travelled less and less (by choice). This is the kind of thing I have never saved. When my mother died, I had to dispose of so many boxes of this kind of information plus postcards from everywhere... she'd save it, put it away, and never look at it again. And I had the work of sorting through it. It taught me a lesson not to do that to whomever will have to sort my things.

Jan 23, 2023 06:22 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Hello Joan - and I am sure your memories are even more full.  

Jan 23, 2023 06:24 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jeff, that is so true!

Jan 23, 2023 06:25 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Dorie Dillard Austin TX I kept photos in albums, but the maps, pamphlets, etc. go into these boxes.   That would be a gem finding photos of Geno.

Jan 23, 2023 06:26 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina Hollander, Broker that makes sense, but until I no longer can travel, these boxes will be there for me, and all the info I have gathered.

Jan 23, 2023 06:27 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael, that is so true.   Some of those folders yesterday gave me such a smile!

Jan 23, 2023 06:27 AM
Norma J. Elkins
Elite Realty Group - Morristown, TN
Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team

Oh I love your travel boxes, I unfortunately am not that organized and just have stuff everywhere.  Hope you have a fabulous Monday!

Jan 23, 2023 07:19 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Norma J. Elkins before I started yesterday, I had been throwing all the stuff on top of the folders thinking I would have time soon, 3 years passed.   It was time!

Jan 23, 2023 07:46 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I hope you will be taking several more trips this year.

Have a great day and an outstanding week.

Jan 23, 2023 07:48 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, don't have any planned, but there is a possibility to Huntsville ALA, to see Laura's mom for her birthday.   We'll both go, so hope business is quiet.

Jan 23, 2023 08:00 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

wow, that is quite organized but makes sense you'd want to refer back when you put all that time into researching. Any bucket list destinations? 

Jan 23, 2023 08:17 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Lise Howe YES, Portugal and Spain, and maybe return to France, and see more than just the city.  Would love to the countryside of France. 

Jan 23, 2023 08:20 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc 610-225-7400 - Devon, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Annie my wife always buys a book about where we are going and reads up on the best places and things to do. We do tend to keep a travel journal about places and people we meet. You look very well organized if you ever want to start a travel business.

Jan 23, 2023 08:55 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Joan, 

What a great idea.  We have some brochures and maps we kept from our travels but never organized as you have. I am glad you enjoyed your visit to Sedona.  I love Tlaquepaque, where we had a lovely meal together.  We were there during Christmas to enjoy all the Christmas decor. 

Jan 23, 2023 09:33 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nick, it is fun keeping the info we research or pick up while on vacation.  Don't really want to be a travel agent.

Jan 23, 2023 01:15 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® I would like to revisit Sedona, it was so beautiful.   The restaurant you selected (that I cannot pronounce) was really good.   It didn't take long to get this put together.

Jan 23, 2023 01:16 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Joan- now that's what I call organized!!! I'll bet it's fun going through the brochures and information and reliving your trips!!! 

Jan 23, 2023 09:13 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, it sure is!

Jan 24, 2023 05:09 AM