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My Van Life Road Trip Helped Me Choose the Life I Want—Here Are 4 Lessons I Learned
February 18, 2021
My Van Life Road Trip Helped Me Choose the Life I Want—Here Are 4 Lessons I Learned
Toward the tail end of 2020, I booked my first van life road trip in…
By Dominique Jackson
Vacation Anticipation Can Boost Happiness—and It Doesn't Even Require You To Travel
January 20, 2021
Vacation Anticipation Can Boost Happiness—and It Doesn't Even Require You To Travel
Pandemic or not, travel can function as a powerful source of happiness for some. According…
By Alex Palmer
How Wellness Resorts Are Adjusting Their Protocols During the Pandemic
October 20, 2020
How Wellness Resorts Are Adjusting Their Protocols During the Pandemic
Remember the days when common travel concerns were limited to relatively benign headaches like time-zone…
By Claire Stern
Tree Houses, Yurts, Barns, and Domes—Vacationing Off the Grid While Staying Connected in 2021
October 19, 2020
Tree Houses, Yurts, Barns, and Domes—Vacationing Off the Grid While Staying Connected in 2021
If you've wished you could move to a secluded treehouse at least once in 2020,…
By Kells McPhillips
The 5 Golden Rules of Camping To Protect the Great Outdoors
September 18, 2020
The 5 Golden Rules of Camping To Protect the Great Outdoors
Right now, camping is one of the best possible ways to get out of the…
By Tehrene Firman
6 Luxe Bubble Retreats for You and Your Quarantine Pod
September 17, 2020
6 Luxe Bubble Retreats for You and Your Quarantine Pod
Vacations can function as a restorative measure for taking a break from our regularly scheduled…
By Esme Benjamin
The Latest Offering of Exclusive Vacation Resorts? Virtual Schooling Initiatives for Kids
September 15, 2020
The Latest Offering of Exclusive Vacation Resorts? Virtual Schooling Initiatives for Kids
In pre-COVID-19 times, diverse wellness offerings and breathtaking vistas were big draws to exclusive, far-flung…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Find a Beautiful Pet-Friendly Campsite Near You
September 05, 2020
How To Find a Beautiful Pet-Friendly Campsite Near You
With autumn just around the corner, now's the best time of year to get out…
By Tehrene Firman
'I Go Camping Every Month, and This Is What You Need To Eat Well in the Great Outdoors'
August 29, 2020
'I Go Camping Every Month, and This Is What You Need To Eat Well in the Great Outdoors'
When you're used to cooking in a kitchen stocked with anything and everything you could…
By Tehrene Firman
I Went on a Road Trip During the Pandemic: Here’s What Did and Didn’t Feel Safe
August 25, 2020
I Went on a Road Trip During the Pandemic: Here’s What Did and Didn’t Feel Safe
In June, my husband and I embarked on a two-week road trip through five states.…
By Jess Lander
'I Go Camping Every Month, and This Is What You Need To Sleep Well Under the Stars'
August 14, 2020
'I Go Camping Every Month, and This Is What You Need To Sleep Well Under the Stars'
If you think you sleep well in your bed, just wait until you're out in…
By Tehrene Firman
I’m Finally Giving Up on America’s Broken Health-Care System—And I'm Moving to Canada
July 22, 2020
I’m Finally Giving Up on America’s Broken Health-Care System—And I'm Moving to Canada
There’s an episode of Friends I keep thinking about: It’s the one where Joey’s health…
By Jessie Gaynor
Airbnb's Online Olympic Experience Brings the Spirit of the Summer Games to Zoom
July 16, 2020
Airbnb's Online Olympic Experience Brings the Spirit of the Summer Games to Zoom
On March 24th, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially postponed the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games…
By Kells McPhillips
This Website Lets You Look Out of a Stranger's Window Somewhere Else in the World
July 14, 2020
This Website Lets You Look Out of a Stranger's Window Somewhere Else in the World
If you've been feeling trapped for a long time, well, you must live in America…
By Mary Grace Garis
5 RV Travel Tips for Driving Cross-Country in the Middle of a Pandemic
July 13, 2020
5 RV Travel Tips for Driving Cross-Country in the Middle of a Pandemic
If your complete lack of social plans and events on your calendar in light of…
By Bonnie Culbertson
You can now travel to 9 luxe worldwide destinations for a virtual spa getaway without leaving home
April 23, 2020
You can now travel to 9 luxe worldwide destinations for a virtual spa getaway without leaving home
If you were looking forward to a spa getaway or a wellness retreat you had…
By Kelly Magyarics
Watch the northern lights via livestream to—at the very least—transport your mood to a brighter level
April 15, 2020
Watch the northern lights via livestream to—at the very least—transport your mood to a brighter level
We know that just looking at images of nature has the ability to help you…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Airbnb Online Experiences just launched to let you meditate with Buddhist monks, make Tapas with a Portuguese chef, and more
April 09, 2020
Airbnb Online Experiences just launched to let you meditate with Buddhist monks, make Tapas with a Portuguese chef, and more
Nothing really replaces the novelty of travel. While virtual museum tours and beach walks are…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Your guide to the healthiest spots in West Hollywood for a rejuvenating weekend
March 10, 2020
Your guide to the healthiest spots in West Hollywood for a rejuvenating weekend
Los Angeles is rife with options for flexing your wellness muscles and learning more about…
By Mary Grace Garis
The 5 best wellness retreats for Black women
February 17, 2020
The 5 best wellness retreats for Black women
It’s hard to pin down the exact moment in a Black woman’s life when she…
By Briona Lamback
Google's new personalized travel features basically make it a $0 travel agent
January 08, 2020
Google's new personalized travel features basically make it a $0 travel agent
Google is great at making life easier—especially when it comes to traveling. Take Google Flights,…
By Tehrene Firman
Infuse your 2020 travel itinerary with these 7 transformative experiences
December 29, 2019
Infuse your 2020 travel itinerary with these 7 transformative experiences
For many, travel experiences exemplify the reward portion of the "work hard, play hard" continuum—and…
By Mary Grace Garis
These 6 hotels want to rid you of your sleep issues
December 24, 2019
These 6 hotels want to rid you of your sleep issues
For a few years now, I’ve traveled with a DIY sleep kit. This consists of…
By Amelia Mularz
How all travel became wellness travel in the past decade
December 02, 2019
How all travel became wellness travel in the past decade
Even if you've always been the type to take an annual yoga retreat or use…
By Erin Magner
Airbnb Cooking Experiences give you a taste of local culture with a sustainable twist
November 25, 2019
Airbnb Cooking Experiences give you a taste of local culture with a sustainable twist
Traveling to a new country is an engraved invitation to try foods you'd never stock in…
By Kells McPhillips
The next frontier of girls' trips is a little bit country at these 8 luxe western ranches
October 22, 2019
The next frontier of girls' trips is a little bit country at these 8 luxe western ranches
Before you book that flight to the Caribbean for your next girls' trip, you'd be…
By Alyssa Sparacino
How a week aboard a tiny sailboat with strangers in Croatia became my favorite trip
October 12, 2019
How a week aboard a tiny sailboat with strangers in Croatia became my favorite trip
Exactly 36 hours after a newish friend invited me to join her and a group…
By Natalie Decleve
Scuba diving in the Caribbean gave me the meditative experience I didn't sign up for
September 18, 2019
Scuba diving in the Caribbean gave me the meditative experience I didn't sign up for
When I arrived in Utila, Honduras—one of country's three Bay Islands, which are located in…
By Jaime Brockway
This comfy neck pillow is the only way an off-duty flight attendant gets any sleep on a plane
September 10, 2019
This comfy neck pillow is the only way an off-duty flight attendant gets any sleep on a plane
Getting comfortable on an airplane isn't easy. And falling asleep during your flight is particularly…
By Tehrene Firman
Costa Rica's "pura vida" lifestyle prioritizes happiness, and you can harness it no matter where you live
August 09, 2019
Costa Rica's "pura vida" lifestyle prioritizes happiness, and you can harness it no matter where you live
When I first arrive in Costa Rica, I'm met with an exercise of seriously delayed…
By Erin Magner
A spontaneous motorcycle trip through Chile got me over a terrible breakup—and made me feel alive
July 30, 2019
A spontaneous motorcycle trip through Chile got me over a terrible breakup—and made me feel alive
"But how many tattoos does he have?" This was my mom's second question after I…
By Zoe Weiner
Escape the city heat with these 8 fun weekend trips from NYC
July 18, 2019
Escape the city heat with these 8 fun weekend trips from NYC
It’s no secret that while New York City is a tourist spot to some, it’s…
By Caroline Shannon Karasik
How long does it take to get a passport renewed? Now just 24 hours, so don't panic
July 17, 2019
How long does it take to get a passport renewed? Now just 24 hours, so don't panic
A surefire ways to enter panic-mode is realizing your dust-covered passport is expired—and you're leaving…
By Tehrene Firman
How crying cathartic tears of joy in an Australian koala sanctuary set me free
July 16, 2019
How crying cathartic tears of joy in an Australian koala sanctuary set me free
I spent my first public crying session surrounded by strangers in Australia—but also by adorable…
By Allie Flinn
A healthy(ish) weekend in Napa and Sonoma, the twin valleys of wine and wellness
July 12, 2019
A healthy(ish) weekend in Napa and Sonoma, the twin valleys of wine and wellness
Located just an hour north of San Francisco and home to more than 100 premium…
By Nicole Schnitzler
Why the most magical way to see a Greek Island is to run to the top of it
July 09, 2019
Why the most magical way to see a Greek Island is to run to the top of it
"I think that's a unicorn." That's what I said to the others with me, as…
By Rachel Lapidos
How a 5-euro yoga class in Paris helped me feel at home while living abroad
July 02, 2019
How a 5-euro yoga class in Paris helped me feel at home while living abroad
Very few sob stories begin with, "I moved to Paris." Mine doesn't either, but when…
By Kells McPhillips
The Caribbean island of Nevis celebrates its 44 varieties of mango with a fruity food festival
June 25, 2019
The Caribbean island of Nevis celebrates its 44 varieties of mango with a fruity food festival
Mangoes have completely stolen my heart. They're the perfect combination of sweet and juicy, and…
By Tehrene Firman
Be a summer 'Poolhop' by swimming and lounging around the country—and get paid $10,000 for it
June 19, 2019
Be a summer 'Poolhop' by swimming and lounging around the country—and get paid $10,000 for it
Summer is here, temperatures have spiked, and it seems like just about everyone has caught…
By Kells McPhillips
4 Airbnbs in Athens, Greece, that will make you forget all about Mykonos
June 12, 2019
4 Airbnbs in Athens, Greece, that will make you forget all about Mykonos
A full third of my Instagram posts (seriously, I counted) are geotagged to Greece. I…
By Margarita Bertsos
Live out your 'Big Little Lies' real estate dreams in these Monterey vacation cottages
June 09, 2019
Live out your 'Big Little Lies' real estate dreams in these Monterey vacation cottages
If you're a fan of HBO's Big Little Lies, it's hard not to seethe with real-estate…
By Tehrene Firman
The best car exercises for staying fit and stretched-out on a long road trip
May 23, 2019
The best car exercises for staying fit and stretched-out on a long road trip
Long car rides are uncomfortable—but they don't have to be. This year, 43 million Americans…
By Tehrene Firman
The heritage-travel trend just got easier for you to try, thanks to Airbnb and 23andMe
May 22, 2019
The heritage-travel trend just got easier for you to try, thanks to Airbnb and 23andMe
Heritage travel is the latest jet-setting trend you'll want to add to your bucket list.…
By Tehrene Firman
11 must-visit Pacific Coast Highway pit stops for the ultimate summer road trip
May 20, 2019
11 must-visit Pacific Coast Highway pit stops for the ultimate summer road trip
My first-ever experience riding along the Pacific Coast Highway—California's longest state route, which hugs most…
By Amanda Blakley
The UN unveils a floating city to save us when Water World happens IRL
April 05, 2019
The UN unveils a floating city to save us when Water World happens IRL
Everyone! As we speak the United Nations is making plans to create a real-life Atlantis.…
By Kells McPhillips
Spend your star-studded astrotourism getaway at one of these 4 US destinations
December 06, 2018
Spend your star-studded astrotourism getaway at one of these 4 US destinations
Astrotourism is basically the JOMO of wanderlusting vacations—there's very little to do beyond simply looking…
By Nneka M. Okona
7 converted rental properties that will make you feel like you're living in an HGTV show
November 28, 2018
7 converted rental properties that will make you feel like you're living in an HGTV show
When you're planning a vacation, a common course of action is to book your rental spot or…
By Tehrene Firman
I went to the Coachella of fitness—here's what it was like
October 11, 2018
I went to the Coachella of fitness—here's what it was like
If a music festival and a fitness expo had a baby, you'd get what's now…
By Mercey Livingston
The only reason to be sleepless in Seattle is because you're too busy checking out these healthy hotspots
September 23, 2018
The only reason to be sleepless in Seattle is because you're too busy checking out these healthy hotspots
Seattle is famous for a few things—coffee (Starbucks!), grunge (Nirvana!), a sleepless Tom Hanks and,…
By Erin Bunch
How to embrace camping when you're the opposite of outdoorsy
July 22, 2018
How to embrace camping when you're the opposite of outdoorsy
Real talk: I am not "one with Mother Nature," as they say. The thought of roughing…
By Stacy Horowitz
9 things to do in NYC this Labor Day weekend
July 19, 2018
9 things to do in NYC this Labor Day weekend
I know it seems nearly impossible but Labor Day Weekend (AKA the unofficial end of…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
TripAdvisor's top 10 wellness destinations in the US want you to have a relaxing summer vacay
June 13, 2018
TripAdvisor's top 10 wellness destinations in the US want you to have a relaxing summer vacay
In order to sufficiently unwind from the draining demands of your day job, the omnipresence of…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
The list is in: These are the top 10 US travel destinations for summer 2018
June 10, 2018
The list is in: These are the top 10 US travel destinations for summer 2018
You guys, summer is finally (basically, almost, practically) here, which means it's time to maximize…
By Nneka M. Okona
10 healthy road trips to take this summer
May 27, 2018
10 healthy road trips to take this summer
Summer's the perfect time to cross a wellness retreat, weekend reset, or trip to a far-flung…
By Adele Chapin
5 beachy Airbnbs that are perfect for your surf-school getaway
May 23, 2018
5 beachy Airbnbs that are perfect for your surf-school getaway
Maybe it's their sun-kissed skin, or their always-perfect, saltwater-enhanced hair, but I've always thought of surfers…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
11 under-the-radar islands that'd make for a gorgeous winter getaway
February 04, 2018
11 under-the-radar islands that'd make for a gorgeous winter getaway
In the dead of winter, basically nothing sounds better than a beach. Whether you like to scuba…
By Erin Bunch
12 unplugged destinations for an epic, digital-detox vacay
January 23, 2018
12 unplugged destinations for an epic, digital-detox vacay
Is it really any wonder that people are using their precious PTO to unplug on…
By Erin Bunch
This Instagram account will add a mood-boosting dose of Wes Anderson surrealism to your feed
January 17, 2018
This Instagram account will add a mood-boosting dose of Wes Anderson surrealism to your feed
Millennials are stressed. No, like really stressed, which supports my hypothesis as to why, as…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
13 of the most epic, extreme adventures every active traveler needs to know about
January 09, 2018
13 of the most epic, extreme adventures every active traveler needs to know about
Sometimes your only requirements for a healthy vacation are that it be warm, sandy, and,…
By Erin Bunch
7 healthy destinations to add to your 2018 travel bucket list
December 18, 2017
7 healthy destinations to add to your 2018 travel bucket list
Vacation used to be thought of as a time to indulge—think never-ending piña coladas and…
By Kathryn Romeyn
Add 2017's most-Instagrammed cities to your healthy-travel bucket list
November 29, 2017
Add 2017's most-Instagrammed cities to your healthy-travel bucket list
With this year starting to wind down, your mind might be lusting after 2018 travel goals.…
By Tehrene Firman
Is this gorgeous beach destination the next Tulum?
November 02, 2017
Is this gorgeous beach destination the next Tulum?
Santa Teresa might not be on your radar yet, but it should be. The beach town…
By Kathryn Romeyn
The 12 travel destinations that wellness pros have on their bucket list
September 21, 2017
The 12 travel destinations that wellness pros have on their bucket list
Ask anyone with a serious case of wanderlust, and they'll likely tell you that it…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
6 amazing travel destinations you should visit solo
September 15, 2017
6 amazing travel destinations you should visit solo
Solo travel is a hot topic among jet-setting types these days, and for good reason—getting a change…
By Jackie Bryant
Waterfalls Are the Ultimate Summer Destination—Here Are 5 in NY Worth Visiting
June 24, 2016
Waterfalls Are the Ultimate Summer Destination—Here Are 5 in NY Worth Visiting
There are beach getaways, camping adventures, and far-flung retreats, but the one summer hotspot you…
By Jessica Estrada
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