My name is Stephen Henson. No matter what career I have had over the last 40+ years, from founding kbb.com to working in China, what I have enjoyed the most is traveling and meeting people. I have been to 56 countries and more than 600 cities.
Now it’s time to give back to others, by sharing my stories, photographs, tips and advice and more. By following along, hopefully you will travel a little smarter and come home with a smile.
I practice “Upscale Travel on a Budget.”
Do any of these 8 things sound like you?
- You’re not a hostel-staying backpacker. You love fine hotels and vacation rentals.
- You can’t always justify business or first class travel, but require that comfort on long flights.
- You want to sightsee on your own terms, not be herded into a bus with 50 other people.
- You can afford haute cuisine, but still prefer authentic food at a reasonable price.
- You’d rather not pay for a taxi if great public transit is available.
- Your idea of camping involves Egyptian cotton sheets and a spa treatment.
- You spend a king’s ransom on gifts for people back home, then skip lunch “to save money.”
- You desire upscale travel, but you want to choose how you spend your money to get it. You want to be in control.
If any of the above describes you, then you might like my blog!
I have met a lot of people around the world who have worked really hard and can afford some of the better things in life, but still value getting a good deal. I will try to show you how to make that happen – in words, photos, and videos!
Shall we make some memories together?
Now, would you like to know more about me? Some of my life’s twists and turns that have shaped the writing on this site? Why not? Simply go to Stephen’s bio for my life in words and pictures!
Hi Stephen,
I’m Peter, a travel and lifestyle writer at HighStyleLife and Men-Ual magazine from Antwerp.
I must compliment you on running such an awesome place for travel and culture online.
Have you ever thought about hosting a guest author at your blog?
I would love to become a contributor with articles about current travel or lifestyle topics. I think it would be a perfect match for your blog!
If you’d like to get a better idea of my writing you can check it out here:
https://highstylife.com/5-reasons-forget-santorini-visit-corfu/
http://www.men-ual.eu/hipsters-guide-through-sydney/
https://www.travelbyinterest.com/blog/article/226/how-to-spend-48-hours-in-prague
Let me know what you think.
Stay safe!
Kind regards,
Peter
Thanks. At this time all the content, both text and visuals, are from me. That is the brand of Journeys With Stephen. Should something change, I will let you know.
Thank you for sharing your stories and the scenic spot you visited. Let me know the beauty in the world. It also improve my knowledge and let me see the wider world.
I want to read more about your excellent articles.Thank you for sharing!
James
Thanks, James. Yes, one of my goals is to help people learn about regions of the world they might not be familiar with and inspire them to visit. There are so many interesting countries and cultures to explore.
Hi Stephen,
I don’t see Costa Rica in your blogs yet!
Great content and very good writing!
If you ever want to add Costa Rica to your upscale travel bucket list, we’d love for you to come check us out.
Have a great week!
Hope to see you soon!
Hi Christine. Despite having recently visited my 56th country (Norway), I have never been to Costa Rica! And we have friends there. It is on my bucket list, for sure. Your site https://www.costaricainspirations.com/ is indeed inspiring. I hope to touch base with you when we eventually make the trip!