How To Nurture Yourself on Your Next Getaway

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How to nurture yourself on your next getaway is a wonderful way to take happier vacations. Do you plan to nurture yourself on vacation or is this a passing thought that never manifests?  Isn’t their great irony in this?  We yearn to travel for health and wellness, yet most of us ignore our well-being on […]

How Personality Triggers Inspire Personal Growth on Vacation?

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How do personality triggers inspire personal growth on vacation? Let’s get real. When you pack for vacation, you’re tossing in your sunnies, sunscreen, and—surprise!—your personality, too! And just like that beach towel, your vibes can get a little messy. So, it’s totally normal for your personality to get triggered while you’re off exploring new places. […]

The Magic of Slow Travel in a Disconnected World

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The Magic of Slow Travel in a Disconnected World Updated June 24, 2024 A few years ago, I was sitting at a café in Paris — you know the kind, where the air smells faintly of espresso, butter, and possibility. I had nowhere to be and nothing pressing to do. Just me, my thoughts, and […]

How to Avoid Vacation Option Overload and Travel Happier

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Do you suffer from vacation option overload? How can you avoid it? How can you make your travel experiences happier? These are questions I’m going to attempt to answer. An NOPE, I don’t have all the answers, but I do hope you’ll find this post stimulates new thinking. Avoid Vacation Option Overload Love it or […]

Extroverts and Introverts How to Travel Happier this Fall?

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Extroverts and Introverts: How to Travel Happier this Fall? Last fall, I found myself sitting in a little café in Asheville, North Carolina. The air smelled like cinnamon and apples, and I was traveling with two friends—one an effervescent extrovert who couldn’t resist chatting with every barista we met, and the other a quiet introvert […]

Navigate a Delightful, New, and Inspirational Way to Vacation

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Navigate a delightful, new and inspirational way to vacation came to me as I put the finishing touches on the Playful Traveler, one of the 16 travel personalities, I’m developing. It starts with a deep study into the world of personality typing. The Playful travel captivated me. Their style of travel embraces vacations; joyfully, and […]