travel

How to handle the post-vacation blues

  I’ve returned from Hawaii, the land of sunshine, to a land of gray skies and mid-afternoon sunsets. Coming home from a vacation or a long trip can often trigger an intense negative emotional crash.  This “post-vacation blues” is real, … Read MoreRead More

Why cheap travel is better

  I’m in Hawaii this week.  Among much else, it is a milestone for me:  I have now visited all fifty US states!  I’ve also made it to 21 countries, a respectable number (though not as respectable as this guy).  … Read MoreRead More

When not to be frugal

  I recently read about super-cheap fares to Hawaii from my home airport of Portland. I’m a travel enthusiast, and love going places any opportunity I can, but Hawaii holds a special appeal for me, as it is the only … Read MoreRead More