Planning to cram three countries and five cities into your two week vacation? Stop right there. Jennifer Miller shares five very good reasons to resist the urge to "see it all" in favor of developing a depth of experience that just might change your life.
Bestsellers like Eat, Pray, Love suggest that going on a long trip can lead to personal and spiritual discovery. Is this true or is it simply overblown hype?
Creating genuine connections with people from other cultures is rewarding, but it does not always come easy. Pamela Weis explores the nuances of her long-time friendship with a Ghanaian man and questions the meaning of their connection.
Janice Horton takes a deeper look at the nitty gritty of camping and why we do it, and comes to the conclusion that getting closer to nature is only one small part of the appeal.
Ben Keene stumbled upon a music festival in Denmark that ended up transporting him back home to Virginia with just a few notes, reminding him that music really is a universal language.
Is cultural tourism a way to preserve indigenous cultures or does it simply exploit traditions for the sake of tourist dollars? JoAnna Haugen explores the fine line this type of tourism walks when travelers seek out opportunities to learn about the local culture.
In this interesting essay, Barnaby Davies talks about the connection between longitude & modern time zones. So, does that mean we can blame jetlag on the guy who discovered longitude?
Do you immediately think of a tropical beach when you hear the word "paradise?" JoAnna Haugen explores the power of this word, and wonders why it's so focused on the beaches.
Planning to cram three countries and five cities into your two week vacation? Stop right there. Jennifer Miller shares five very good reasons to resist the urge to "see it all" in favor of developing a depth of experience that just might change your life. 
Wish you spoke another language? Kyle the Vagabond explores why you might just want to be happy with the one you have. 
Bestsellers like Eat, Pray, Love suggest that going on a long trip can lead to personal and spiritual discovery. Is this true or is it simply overblown hype? 
Creating genuine connections with people from other cultures is rewarding, but it does not always come easy. Pamela Weis explores the nuances of her long-time friendship with a Ghanaian man and questions the meaning of their connection. 
Erin Hutton reflects on New Orleans, the Crescent City that never stops celebrating, and the beautiful nature of this unique American culture. 
Janice Horton takes a deeper look at the nitty gritty of camping and why we do it, and comes to the conclusion that getting closer to nature is only one small part of the appeal. 
Ben Keene stumbled upon a music festival in Denmark that ended up transporting him back home to Virginia with just a few notes, reminding him that music really is a universal language. 
Is cultural tourism a way to preserve indigenous cultures or does it simply exploit traditions for the sake of tourist dollars? JoAnna Haugen explores the fine line this type of tourism walks when travelers seek out opportunities to learn about the local culture. 
In this interesting essay, Barnaby Davies talks about the connection between longitude & modern time zones. So, does that mean we can blame jetlag on the guy who discovered longitude? 
Do you immediately think of a tropical beach when you hear the word "paradise?" JoAnna Haugen explores the power of this word, and wonders why it's so focused on the beaches. 