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Apr

When Does a Journey Begin?

by Joyce McGreevy on April 12, 2016

Stone steps in Malta become a symbol of travel anticipation, curiosity, and other clues to why we travel. Image © Joyce McGreevy

Does a journey begin as we move toward our destination, or when we first imagine being there?
© Joyce McGreevy

Our Answers Hold Clues
to Why We Travel

Your office resembles an archaeological dig. In your inbox, emails line up like stalled planes on a runway. Meanwhile, status meetings about The Project keep you scrambling to fit in actual work.

But you’re smiling. Why? Because soon, you’ll be traveling for pleasure.

As a result, your brain has upgraded to Frequent Flyer, briefly but repeatedly transporting you to your destination—although you’ve never been there.  Read more...

 

Art of Travel

22

Mar

The Sociable Solo Traveler

by Joyce McGreevy on March 22, 2016

A volunteer greeter and visitors in Brisbane, Australia, reflect the art of solo travel at its most sociable. Image © Brisbane Marketing

Did you know that you have friends in Australia? Thanks to volunteers like the Brisbane Greeters, visitors can count on a warm welcome in cities around the world.
© Brisbane Marketing

The Singular Art of Solo Travel Connections

“But don’t you hate being all alone?” That question—intoned with tragicomic emphasis—is one that solo travelers hear a lot. In fact, when it comes to the art of travel, soloists have plenty of company.  Read more...

 

Art of Travel/Worldwide Sites

15

Feb

Three Ways to Make Travel Adventures More Memorable

by Meredith Mullins on February 15, 2016

Clown in the carnival celebrations of the Canary Islands; travel adventures of the best kind. (Image © Meredith Mullins.)

Welcome to the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival.
© Meredith Mullins

Carnival Celebrations in the Canary Islands

When I told people I was headed to the Canary Islands, most folks responded with some form of a “W” word. Where? What? . . . and the ominous Why?

Some had heard of the islands, but couldn’t quite place them. Most had not.

Even as I finalized this trip from many possible choices, I wasn’t quite sure myself where or what these islands were. Or if canaries would become a dominant theme in some strange Hitchcock-like way.  Read more...

 

Art of Travel/Spain

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