Traveling with an American Passport in the Trump Era

We all carry our identities with us when we travel. How do we reconcile the baggage that comes along with them? In this essay, I talk about the best and worst parts of being an American and how they come together to shape my experiences as I travel.

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From Cityscapes to Landscapes – A Summer in Nature

I had a dream when I was in my late teens. That I would live in the mother of all cities: New York City. When I finally arrived there for graduate school in 2008, it was exactly as I had imagined it. A city whose sights and sounds never faded at any time of the…

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Avoid post-vacation burnout – 10 tips to handle vacation stress

Ever feel like you need a vacation from your vacation? 10 tips to avoid post vacation burnout.

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5 tips for stress-free return from vacation travel

Tips for stress-free return from vacations this summer!

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How to be more present when you travel – 10 tips for mindful travel in a digital world

10 tips to be a more mindful and conscious traveler in a chaotic and digital world.

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Unity – A Lesson From Nature

The juicy droplets resting on a carpet of lively green foliage The sun, a golden white, shining upon them both. A gentle, effortless waft of cool breeze, undisturbing but distinct. The earth, the sun, wind, and water, all powerful in their own right Co-existing, colluding in unity rather than fighting for prominence I sit in…

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15 Top Travel Quotes

15 top travel quotes about meaningful, soulful, mindful travel. Make the journey your destination.

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How to Travel as a Vegetarian – a Cheat Sheet

Are you vegetarian? Or thinking about it? Wondering if being vegetarian is truly compatible with traveling? As a vegetarian for 32 years and running, I have faced my share of challenges traveling and staying true to my dietary choice. Truth is, it is not easy but it is certainly not impossible. I have found that…

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