Do you ever have trouble making choices? Is the reason that both options are so good, it’s impossible to pick just one—or are both options so bad, choosing the lesser of two evils evokes its own level of dissatisfaction or disappointment? Science has been hard at work for decades studying the human dynamic that arises when we are presented with options, concluding that the more…
Travel writer Sammi Caramela has declared 2026 the year she dedicates to solo travel, “and I’m not alone,” she enthuses, especially after many of her concerns were assuaged by fellow-writer Rebecca Ann Hughes in her Forbes article articulating a trend that’s expected to stay hot. Solos seeking adventure are especially in luck. Gen Z and Millennial travelers, enamored with experiential getaways, are projected to grow…
Ashley Gelber said yes to Wall Street Journal editors when asked to draft an article about last-minute travel. She describes a scenario most of us imagine when contemplating last-minute travel as “hurriedly tossing clothing in a suitcase, hustling to the airport, and constructing an itinerary at the drop of a hat.” If just reading this raises your blood pressure, consider going with the flow. According…
Whether you can still recall your mom or dad reading to you aloud from the classic Maurice Sendak-illustrated and written book, Where the Wild Things Are – or you’ve just read it to your grandkids, you already know that this book remains a generational favorite. Why do kids love it so much? Because they identify with shy, misunderstood Max who escapes to an island where…
Writer Jamie Alexander received lots of attention when choosing the headline “Learn to Lucid Dream and Travel the World While you Sleep” for the article she published on a popular online newsletter. “Traveling around the world is expensive, so it’s not something we can afford to do all the time. Lucid dreaming doesn’t cost you anything and you can do it every night.” How does…
Mental health experts don’t always agree on diagnoses, treatments, and approaches to helping clients, but they’re on the same page when it comes to vacations. Acknowledging the fact that society is made up of people who wear productivity like a badge of honor, taking vacations can be an afterthought. Truth is, one of the best gifts we can give ourselves is a clean break, and…
What subject tends to be top of mind these days for North Americans? No mystery. It’s finances. Making ends meet has become a near obsession for folks already struggling to cover ordinary expenses who have watched their salaries stretched to new limits. Clever budget managers tend to be creative when it comes to juggling finances, and if you’re one of them, you’re to be congratulated…
You don’t have to be born under the astrological signs of Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces to find the utmost pleasure in water sports. Not only can a plunge into a cool pool on a hot day to feel as though you’ve just landed in paradise, but with each aquatic experience, your health gets a boost, writes water sport expert Chilson James. “Water sports have become…
Why do warm breezes feel so good on your skin? The sensation has nothing to do with the skin’s reaction, say researchers writing for SciTechDaily who reported on a University of Michigan (UM) study that mapped “the complete pathway” between skin and brain.” It seems your brain gets all the credit for your pleasure, even though skin is “The body’s largest organ,” explains Bo Duan,…
We don’t have to tell you that when it comes to fabulous events, few people are as creative as Martha Stewart. Her reputation for event planning is legendary, so if you’re longing for a seaside wedding, count on Martha’s and other professionals’ advice to make your day perfect. These 10 steps are a great game plan for the wedding that suits your vision. Follow them…