Airstreams: A love of vintage travel
Why Airstream trailers rekindle our love of slow family travel: Despite the long list of problems in California, it seems that few places inspire…
Travel Tips and Inspiration
What Makes a Good Vacation Rental?
I am writing this post from a vacation rental, one which, due to its faults but great potential, really got me thinking about what…
31 Tips for Sustainable Travel
Sustainable travel is the future of travel. As the world population grows and gets increasingly richer and globalized, tourism will continue to increase, putting…
Thailand Off the Beaten Path
As I continue my focus on quality travel experiences, including travel that emphasizes the slow, experiential, and mindful, I am highlighting off-the-beaten-path choices for…
Get Out and Live!
Monday was a weird day. It started with a 1-hour wait in line at the IRS office. I was there just to drop off…
Dream Life vs. Real Life
“Dream Life vs. Real Life” or “Why I Won’t Quit My Job”… I’m going to turn 40 later this year. My 30s flew by….
Quality Travel: How? Part 2
This post is part of my on-going series about quality travel. Find out what it is and why it’s important, and if you missed…
Quality Travel: How? Part 1
This is the second post in an on-going series about quality travel: mindful, responsible travel that results in a more quality travel experience for…
Is Amsterdam the best place to live?
Have you read The Geography of Bliss: One Grump’s Search for the Happiest Places in the World? The author traveled the world in search of…
10 Ways to Give Back for the Holidays
Last year I wrote from my heart about the insanity that the holiday season was becoming, especially the feeling of excess that just doesn’t…