How a Gap Year Changed My Life, And We Haven’t Even Left Yet
How does life change when you near the end of a chapter? This article explores some surprising consequences of knowing it will soon be over.
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Not Fit for Instagram (But Made Money to Sleep!)
There were only two remarkable things about our recent four-day trip: we made more money than we spent, and we slept like we were in our twenties.
How to Have Carefree and Happy Travels With Kids
We travel with our kids so they can expand their world while we expand ours. But kids bring unique challenges to the travel experience. Here are some tips.
12 Ways to Travel More Lightly on the Planet
How can we be part of the climate solution, yet engage in travel for the personal growth and cross-cultural benefits? Here are some ideas.
When You’re the First Tourist in a Remote Chinese Village
An excursion off the beaten path lands us in a village with no tourist services where we find a local family to stay with. Will tourism change the village?
Biking Through Tuscan Villages With Borrowed Bikes and Dog
On a day trip through small villages on Monte Pisano in rural Tuscany, we discover that in the Italian countryside, dogs eat free.
Driving with Kids Scary? Try This Counterintuitive Approach
A long drive with kids can be daunting. The go-to approach is to entertain. But what if more entertainment is actually the problem, not the solution?
Renting Your Home While Traveling Doesn’t Have to be Scary
Have a friend that funds travel by listing their home on AirBnB? It sounds cool, but also kinda scary. Here are the most common concerns.
What is a Vacation For? (Probably not what you wanted most)
We all know what a vacation is, right? It’s to relax. Or wait, it’s to have new experiences. Then why are we visiting family?
No Money, No Passport, No Cell: Stranded in Mexico
A day trip turns into an ordeal when I wake up by myself on an overnight bus and my passport and money are nowhere to be found.
