If you’re wondering how to plan a trip that enriches your life while making the most of your time, energy and money, here’s a secret: Doing more does not equal experiencing more. I used to plan every detail of my trips only to get stressed if I wasn’t able to do it all or bummed when something …
Summer Self-Care Bucket List
Whether you're traveling or staying home this summer, the season is ripe for rejuvenation, growth and adventure, which makes it the perfect season to revisit your self-care plan. After all, self-care isn’t face masks, baths and mani-pedis, it’s about tending to your emotional, mental and physical …
Cadaques, a Costa Brava Gem + the Art of Surrendering
Sometimes travel has a subtle way of making us more honest with ourselves. After a trip to Serbia to visit my husband’s family followed by a week in Barcelona with girlfriends, my introverted soul was desperate for a retreat. So I bid my friends adéu and set my sights to Cadaqués, a town I knew …
12 Road Trip Audiobooks for Every Travel Mood
The whistling wind and rumbling highway. Pit stops in tiny towns. The deeper-than-usual conversations with your fellow travelers. Sing-along tunes blasted on high. Silent stretches that make way for meditation and reflection. This is the magic of a road trip. There’s a sense of freedom that only …
Coming Home After Travel: How to Feel Alive and Inspired Right Where You Are
When I first started traveling, the post-travel blues hit hard every time I returned home. Exploring the world made me feel so alive and inspired. Nothing about my home state (scratch that—my home country) could compete. The food, the people, the nature—nothing was as good as it was elsewhere. I …
Tapping Into the Transformative Power of Travel with the Discover Journal
Why do you travel? If you’re like me, travel is an investment in meaningful memories, new experiences, shared connections and personal growth. We’re fortunate because these life-giving trips are more available to us than ever before. A world of information and competitive airfare is open to …
Why the Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Scene is Worth Planning a Trip Around
When you think of North Carolinian cuisine, barbecue and comfort food likely come to mind. That’s true; you’ll find plenty of great Southern fare. However, if you’re visiting the state’s charming capital and find yourself choosing among the many downtown Raleigh restaurants, be prepared for an …
19 Travel Journal Ideas That Will Inspire You to Document Your Journey
How many times have you sat in awe of the landscape in front of you? Or felt completely at home in a foreign land? Or connected with yourself on deeper level while roaming the streets of a strange city? These are the travel memories worth fighting for. And yes, sometimes, holding onto those …
Why You Should Visit Novi Sad, Serbia
Chances are, if you’ve heard of Novi Sad, Serbia, it’s because of Exit music festival or a Danube River cruise. Beyond beats and boats, though, this small Balkan city is definitely worthy of a visit in its own right. Serbia, in general, often gets overlooked in favor of its trendy Balkan neighbor, …
9 Happiness-Boosting Things to Do Before Vacation, According to Science
Your list of things to do before vacation might look something like this: Check-in for flights, pack suitcases, turn off the air conditioner, give keys to the pet sitter... But if you want to boost your happiness levels, there’s one key activity to put on your travel to-do list—savor the …