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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Eco-Conscious Beach Essentials
Every year billions of pounds of trash, chemicals and pollutants end up in the ocean. Yes, billions with a B. If that statistic doesn’t scare you, read it again. It’s not just litterbugs at the beach who are to blame. It’s all of us, even if we live nowhere near the sea. The chemicals and debris …
How (and Why) to Set Travel Intentions
You’ve researched your destination, planned all the sights you want to see, where you want to eat and what kind of experiences you want to have. But are your travel plans helping you get the most out of your trip? There’s one simple habit that can transform your next trip: setting travel …
Your Essential African Safari Packing List (And What to Leave Behind)
This month I’m traveling to Botswana and Mauritius for my honeymoon. And while I couldn’t be more excited for the trip, it’s definitely one of my most difficult travel packing challenges yet. I’m already a fan of minimalist packing, but the strict size and weight restrictions for this safari are …
75 Unconventional Adventure Quotes to Inspire Your Journeys
Photo by Laurine Bailly on Unsplash Whether you’re deep in wanderlust or planning your next trip, there’s nothing like an inspirational adventure quote to boost your excitement for destinations unknown. Like a lot of things in this day and age, popular travel quotes become cliché …
Travel Anxiety: Simple Grounding Techniques for a Calmer Trip
You know the story. You arrive at the airport frazzled. Thoughts of “What did I forget?,” “OMG this line is insane,” and “Please don’t let me be squished between a loud chewer and a someone with smelly feet” (just me?) bombard your brain. And that’s just the beginning of your travel day. Intense …