EMRJ Travel

10/02/2026

Our October newsletter is here. Join me as I share the details of my recent independent trip through Germany and Poland with a close friend. It was truly an incredible experience. The newsletter features an exclusive video review and all the blog posts written during the journey. Please note that some topics discussed are sensitive in nature. Check it out now to see the full story.

Check it out.

Video Review of Germany & Poland (Click Image)

10/01/2026

🌎 WHAT’S ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? ✈️

Forget the budget. Forget the work schedule. Forget how long the flight is.

If everything lined up perfectly and you could take one incredible trip anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Alaska? Italy? Egypt? Japan? An African safari? Antarctica? A European river cruise? Somewhere completely different?

EMRJ Travel wants to hear about YOUR dream trip! Share your bucket list destination and enter the EMRJ Travel Bucket List Contest. The link is below. This is another contest that will be selected randomly. One entry per email address and yes, address will be verified

Don’t overthink it. This is the trip you’ve always said: “Someday, I’m going there.”

Share your dream travel destination with us.

09/30/2026

I just finished putting together my thoughts on my recent trip to Germany and Poland, and of course, Lego man came along for the adventure. We had an incredible time exploring historic sites and enjoying the local culture. Check out the full review to see all the highlights from our journey. 🌍✈️

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09/30/2026

I recently spent time at the Oskar Schindler Factory, and I was surprised by the narrative. While Schindler is the namesakes, the exhibits do a beautiful job of telling the raw, human stories of those who lived in the Krakow Ghetto. It is a powerful tribute to the resilience of the local community. If you are ever in Krakow, this is a must-visit for a deeper understanding of the city. 🚶‍♂️🎞️

https://www.emrj-travel.com/post/walking-through-oskar-schindler-s-factory-in-kraków-is-a-strange-and-powerful-experience

09/30/2026

09/23/2026

Picture this: tulips in Amsterdam, castles rising above the Rhine, vineyard-covered hills along the Douro, and Christmas markets glowing beside the Danube.

Now add FREE pre-paid gratuities.

Through September 26, 2026, Avalon is including FREE pre-paid gratuities on select 2026 and 2027 river cruises.

Wake up somewhere new. Step ashore in the heart of it all. Come back onboard for dinner and watch Europe drift by from the river.

Send me a message or email me at [email protected] to find an included cruise.

09/22/2026

FREE AIR to Europe? Now that deserves a second look.

Imagine unpacking once, waking up to a new view, and watching castles, vineyards, and centuries-old cities unfold from the river.

Now through October 12, 2026, choose FREE AIR or save $1,500 per person on select 2027 Avalon Waterways Europe river cruises.

The Rhine. The Danube. France. Portugal. Holland in bloom. The hardest part might be choosing which river.

Send me a message or email me at [email protected] to start planning

09/22/2026

If Italy has been sitting on the wish list, this might be the week to move it up.

Venice and the villages of Cinque Terre. The great cities of Rome and Florence. Sicily and Southern Italy. Even lesser-explored corners like Trieste and Slovenia.

For six days only, save up to 20% on select 2027 Globus Italy tours. The Limited Time Insider Sale ends September 26, 2026.

Which part of Italy has been calling?

Send me a message or email me at [email protected], and let’s find the right Italy tour included in the sale.

09/21/2026

Europe for up to 25% less? For six days, yes.

Switzerland by train. Italy through food. Portugal’s colorful cities. Paris, Amsterdam, Greece, and more.

Now through September 26, save up to 25% on select 2027 Cosmos Europe tours.

Already have a place in mind? Send me a message or email me at [email protected], and I'll help find an included tour.

09/21/2026

✈️ **What kind of traveler are you?**

Not everyone travels the same way, and there really isn’t one “right” way to do it.

Some travelers love **Fully Independent Travel** — planning 100% of the trip themselves, including hotels, transportation, sightseeing, reservations, and all the little logistics along the way.

Others prefer **Group Travel**, where the tour company handles most of the planning, transportation, hotels, and sightseeing. You follow the itinerary, and someone else worries about getting you from place to place.

Then there’s the middle ground: **Assisted FIT Travel**.

This is for travelers who want the freedom of traveling independently but also want help from someone with extensive destination knowledge. You still travel on your own, but you have assistance with planning the itinerary, transportation, hotels, reservations, and logistics usually for a professional planning fee.

For me, the important question isn’t, “Which style is best?”

It’s **which style is best for YOU and for that particular trip?**

🌍 Fully Independent
🚌 Group Travel
🧭 Assisted FIT

Which one sounds most like your travel style?