Mom Bought an RV?!I freaked upon learning that, at 82, she bought an expensive motorhome on a whim, but it became a precious purchase for both of usApril 9, 2024
Love Animals? Consider a Vacation with ThemPaying to participate in a 'conservacation' project is a do-good alternative to a week at the lake or the beachApril 4, 2024
Reverse Snowbirding“Sunbirds” flock to cooler climes when home gets too hot in the summerMarch 28, 2024
Paper Maps: My Lost LoveMy discovery of an Alabama paper map at a rest stop instantly provoked happy memories of wandering, exploring and getting wonderfully lostMarch 11, 2024
One ‘Tough Broad’ Urges Older Women to Embrace Outdoor AdventuresCaroline Paul’s new book, 'Tough Broad,' cites the value of stepping out of your comfort zoneMarch 5, 2024
Iceland for IntrovertsTraveling alone gives a puffin-peeper unfettered freedom to explore off-the-ring-road corners of the strangely beautiful island nationFebruary 29, 2024
From Texas to the Northeast, Celebrating the 2024 EclipseWhile some live in the path of totality, other science and sky lovers across the country will travel to see this lunar eventFebruary 20, 2024
Farm Stay Getaways Are Relaxing, Eco-Friendly and FunFor those looking to connect with nature and the countryside while unwinding and eating fresh local produce, a farm stay may be a perfect, if not underrated, optionFebruary 20, 2024
Married But Traveling Solo: More Common Than You Might Think"It would be an atrocity to not travel because your spouse doesn't like it," a solo traveler told usFebruary 19, 2024
How My Mother's Postcards Forged Connections Across GenerationsEach postcard brought me onboard my widowed mother's 100-day cruise and I cherished her joy of explorationFebruary 8, 2024
Quilt Shop HoppingMake new friends and buy more fabric at these quilt 'shop hop' stops across the countryJanuary 23, 2024
A Passion for FashionA professional photographer has documented news events and political campaigns, but she has a secret enthusiasm for the runways of the streetJanuary 12, 2024
The Sharing Economy Goes on VacationService providers make it easy to rent what you don’t want to schlep, from playpens to wheelchairsJanuary 3, 2024
Utopia UpendedWhat happens when your sunny life as an expatriate retiree abroad turns into a hazy shade of winter?December 26, 2023
Book ItWhy a local library should be top on the must-do list of every traveler — and not just bibliophilesDecember 25, 2023
Getting High in a Different WayThe story of a quest to hike the high points of all 50 states. Some true high points — the joy of cross-country travel, being outdoors and conquering challenges.December 18, 2023