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Wellness & Coastal Grandmothers?
While listening to a recent podcast about wellness travel, the guest mentioned the idea of “coastal grandmother.” Oddly, I related to the...
Jonathan Pilkington
Jul 22, 20222 min read
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The Traveling Tenor
Entrepreneurs tend to say "you are the brand," so by intentionally combining the two sides of my career, I will be more authentic.
Jonathan Pilkington
Jun 27, 20213 min read
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Why I Started a Podcast (and why I think it matters)
I am passionate about travel, food, and music (in no particular order), so this is an attempt to bring those worlds together.
Jonathan Pilkington
May 23, 20203 min read
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AmaMagna Day 2: Vilshofen-Passau
As much as I hate to admit it, I left home feeling slightly under the weather. I was dealing with lots of congestion and a slight fever,...
Jonathan Pilkington
Jan 1, 20202 min read
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Early Booking & Sustainability
Wow, 1 week until Christmas! If you’re still shopping (I am), travel is an excellent alternative to typical gift giving! Below, find...
Jonathan Pilkington
Dec 17, 20192 min read
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UPDATE Sing at Sea 2020: Singing & Wellness Cruise
I am a travel advisor and voice teacher with almost 20 years of teaching experience (bio at the end of this post), so I am combining my...
Jonathan Pilkington
Sep 13, 20193 min read
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Intentional Work in Music & Travel
You might say that I have entered the “gig economy” in my own way. I am a freelance voice teacher, singer, and travel advisor. I love all...
Jonathan Pilkington
Sep 13, 20193 min read
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Magical New Year’s Eve Danube River Cruise?
Ama means love, and who wouldn’t love to be on a river cruise? Truly, I can not think of a way I would rather ring in the New Year than...
Jonathan Pilkington
Sep 11, 20192 min read
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Don’t like tours or cruises? Maybe you’re a FIT. What’s that?!?
When traveling, some people like to go to a companies that offer tours, whether they are small groups or large groups. These tours often...
Jonathan Pilkington
Aug 18, 20193 min read
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UPDATED Cruise vs All-Inclusive: The Pilkington Perspective
December 3, 2020 Update This post was originally written after my first visit to an all-inclusive (AI) resort in August of 2019, during a...
Jonathan Pilkington
Aug 12, 201910 min read
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My Solo 7-Day Alaska Cruise: How and Why
travel advisor with Travelex International. Summer is a scary time for an educator since income is reduced, but I’ve become pretty good...
Jonathan Pilkington
Jul 29, 20193 min read
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The Singer and the Side Hustle
They say this is the age of the gig economy. Many people drive for Uber or Lyft in their spare time, while others sell lipstick and skin...
Jonathan Pilkington
Apr 24, 20192 min read
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Belated Post from June 26/27
I began my final morning feeling pretty well rested, and the sun was shining beautifully, so I decided to go out for one last stroll....
Jonathan Pilkington
Jul 7, 20178 min read
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There are gypsies in Oslo!
Once again, I was in the front of the plane (aisle seat on the 1st row), because I paid a little extra for extra leg room. A guy asked if...
Jonathan Pilkington
May 8, 20152 min read
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Singing, Eating, and Traveling Solo
If you don’t know me, I’m a singer and Assistant Professor of Music at Piedmont College in Demorest, GA. I have always loved food, and...
Jonathan Pilkington
May 2, 20151 min read
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