Travel That Makes Sense

By Dirk Ebener - August 16, 2026 Travel That Makes Sense: A New Book About the People, Food, Culture and Stories High above the Atlantic, I sit on a plane, leafing through notes gathered from years of wandering. Around me, passengers read, doze, watch movies, or simply wait for the journey’s end. But my mind drifts elsewhere, recollecting the faces I’ve met, the meals I’ve savored, the chance conversations, and those indelible moments that remain long after I’ve unpacked my b

By Dirk Ebener - August 4 2026 Just Three Months Until I Hold My First Copy The Final Miles of My Book Journey Every long journey has a point when the goal that once seemed far away suddenly feels within reach. That happened to me recently. If everything stays on track, in just three months, I’ll finally hold the first printed copy of Travel That Makes Sense. Thinking about it makes me excited, but also a bit quiet. The manuscript came together quickly, but the stories insi

By Dirk Ebener - June 16, 2026 The Silent Screen: How I Survived the Emotional Limbo of My First Professional Edit My finger hovers over the refresh button. The silence in my room feels heavy, almost like a thick fog. Every time I blink, I feel a new wave of anxiety. My story is now in someone else’s hands. The glow of my laptop reminds me of all the hours I spent on these pages, now waiting for just one decision. To stay sane during this tense wait, I make myself step ba

By Dirk Ebener - May 15, 2026 Your travel manuscript is now with the copyeditor. It might seem like a good time to take a break before publishers or formatters get involved, but this is actually the perfect moment to start your marketing efforts. If you wait until your book is completely finished, you might miss your best opportunity. Success often depends on the work you do while your manuscript is still being copyedited. Bringing in Advance Review Copy (ARC) readers whi

By Dirk Ebener – April 24, 2026 Cappuccino at an outdoor cafe on the Italian sidewalk in Florence, Italy. My travel journal is open, but I am not just here to collect sights. Sitting at a round table outside a Florentine café in the summer of 2024, I look back at what I wrote yesterday and think about what I still want to capture before leaving Italy. Every few days in a new city is a balance between my urge to explore and my commitment to writing. Enjoy reading " The Autho

By Dirk Ebener - April 17, 2026 Finishing your manuscript can feel like reaching the end, but it is actually just the beginning. Publishing turns your writing journey into the exciting process of sharing your story with others. At this point, choosing the right partner is key. Enjoy reading " The Author’s Blueprint: Why Your Publishing Partner Is the Secret to Success". This decision has a big impact on your book’s future. Working with a specialist like BookLogix in Alpharett

By Dirk Ebener - April 10, 2026 The dream of holding your own book is not just about ink and paper; it is about pouring your soul into every page. For months, Travel That Makes Sense existed quietly, tucked away in my thoughts and woven into every keystroke. Now, as December draws near, this passion project is ready to step into the spotlight. Last week, in the gentle hum of a café, I typed the final word. The writing was finished, but the true adventure was only beginning. S

By Dirk Ebener – March 27, 2026 The Reading Room at the British Museum in London There is something that happens to you when you spend time in a bookstore on Piccadilly in London, which was opened in 1797. The noise of the world outside falls away. Phones go into pockets. Time moves differently. People who have never met each other stand shoulder to shoulder in front of the same shelf, each one looking for something they cannot quite name but will recognize the moment they

Starting with scribbled notes and turning them into heartfelt stories, I found that slowing down and enjoying each moment changed my travels into something worth sharing. In the end, these moments filled the pages of a book. By Dirk Ebener - March 20 , 2026 Morning coffee in a cafe in London For years, I traveled the world, collecting brief moments I barely understood until I started writing them down. Journaling after meals and during quiet times slowly revealed hidden patte

By Dirk Ebener - February 27, 2026 Writer’s block often hides fear beneath silent perfectionism. Some days, ideas come easily, like laughter in a London pub—warm, effortless, and full of life. Other days, the page stays quiet and stubborn, blocking the flow from thought to words. Last week, I experienced the wall. I sat at my desk with coffee, my journal open and the computer screen glowing, but nothing meaningful came. I went back to old chapters, changed sentences that

By Dirk Ebener - February 20, 2026 By the time I reached Day 40 of writing Travel That Makes Sense After Fifty , the project had taken on a clear and steady shape. The initial excitement had matured into routine: outlining chapters, revisiting years of travel notes, and organizing my photography into themes that could support a cohesive narrative. What began as an idea was now moving along a defined timeline. Enjoy reading " How the Book Began to Take Shape." At the same ti

“A look inside the first moment of a book decades in the making.” By Dirk Ebener - February 7, 2026 For more than 45 years, I’ve crossed borders, tasted cities one meal at a time, and made friends with strangers until unfamiliar places felt like home. But traveling after 50 feels different. It’s not about slowing down; it’s about traveling with intention. You start to notice more, letting curiosity guide you instead of a list of sights. With this change, the world comes into

By Dirk Ebener - February 1, 2026 The Quiet Power of Travel Journaling Every traveler trusts these moments will linger forever, but memory drifts away like sand slipping through your fingers. Unless you catch them on the page, they disappear before you realize it. That’s why I began to record it all—not with polished words, but with raw honesty. We picture every flavor, every conversation, every lively street corner staying vivid in our minds. But without a record, even the

By Dirk Ebener - January 31, 2026 Writing Travel That Makes Sense After Fifty has become one of the most surprising and rewarding adventures of my life. It began as a small idea that came to me during quiet moments on long flights, early mornings with coffee, and years of slow, thoughtful travel. Over time, that idea grew into a book with real purpose. The process has never been rushed. Like a good trip, it unfolded at its own pace, with each insight and chapter building on

By Dirk Ebener - January 22, 2026 The idea for Travel That Makes Sense After Fifty emerged during my flight home from London in December 2025, inspired by visits to the city’s renowned bookstores, particularly the Notting Hill Bookstore. Exploring these shelves and observing how travel and nonfiction stories are brought to life clarified my own vision. Before the plane departed, I had already begun outlining the book. Today, January 22, 2026 , marks Day 40 of writing.

By Dirk Ebener - January 17, 2026 The Decision to Write Travel That Makes Sense After 50 For years, the idea of writing a book stayed with me. It came up during long flights, in conversations with other travelers of all ages, and as I looked through old photos. But it was London, with its early mornings and busy markets, that finally pushed me to start. I asked myself, if not now, when? That question got me writing. Enjoy writing " The Decision to Write Travel That Makes Sens

By Dirk Ebener - January, 31, 2026 The Beginning of a Book That Needed to Be Written At some point in your late fifties, travel changes from being an escape to something more intentional. You start to notice the quiet details you once hurried past, like morning markets, simple meals shared in conversation, and the feeling of arriving not just to see, but to understand. For me, this shift happened gradually, over years spent in hotel rooms, on night trains, and in airport lo