How to find yourself on vacation
Don’t bother trying to find yourself on vacation, most travel experts tell me. You won’t. Journeys of self-reflection, pilgrimages, and gap years are meaningless.
I beg to differ.
Destinations
A feature about sustainable and authentic destinations around the world.
The divine truth about a spiritual vacation
If you’re searching for transcendence, connection or meaning in your life, maybe you’ve contemplated a spiritual vacation. You know, getting away to discover a greater truth. And maybe you’ve also wondered if your family is comfortable with that kind of inner journey.
Family vacations are boring — and that’s awesome!
Family vacations are boring. If you don’t believe me, just ask your kids, and they’ll tell you how boring they are. They’re very boring. (At least that’s what mine tell me when we travel.)
But let’s explore that truth. Kids say “very boring” as if it’s a bad thing, but maybe it isn’t.
This is the most beautiful place on Earth to visit
Sedona, Ariz., calls itself “the most beautiful place on Earth,” and that may be true. But if it is, then it shares the title with several other destinations.
How to survive an extreme weather vacation
Extreme weather can happen at any time. But when it interrupts your vacation, you’re in real trouble. Consider my recent misadventure when my oldest son, Aren, and I hiked up our favorite trail during Arizona’s famously unpredictable monsoon season.
How to play these road trip games — and win
When you think of road trip games, “I Spy” or the “License Plate Game” probably comes to mind. Forget those. The games you really want to know about are the mindgames your fellow travelers play with you.
How to take a vacation in your hometown
If you want to know how to take a vacation in your hometown, I have a few secrets to share with you. They involve taking a few detours, adopting a loosey-goosey definition of “vacation” and above all, being curious.
What’s the best time of year to take a vacation?
When’s the best time of the year to take a vacation? If you choose the right place, you can go at any time. But beware of any destination that bills itself as a “year-round” resort. There are always qualifiers.
Why the National Parks Pass is worth the cost
When I tell people I have a National Parks Pass, they usually ask: Is it worth the cost?
My answer? Yes, the $80 a year I spend on my America The Beautiful card, which offers unlimited access to the National Parks, is worth every penny.
The most dangerous place to vacation might be here
Can we talk about the most dangerous place to vacation? It’s not necessarily some far-off banana republic immersed in a civil war. It can be right here, in your own backyard.