Travel In Mind

Guide to journeys that help you grow

by Kristine Hansen

Why You Should Vacation While Grieving

I met Claire in, of all places, the Grenadines about five years ago. It was a cold November back at our homes in the Midwest. We were both Americans researching travel stories and simply enjoying the country's many little islands and undeveloped beaches. Read More

Vacation Like a Royal: Rent a Bike

Numerous health benefits come with bicycling. Why not rent a bike during your next vacation? With Prince William and Kate Middleton renting bicycles recently in London, and numerous bike-rental stations opening around the world, it's a readily available option. Read More

Language Immersion Delays Dementia

Learning a new language has more benefits than your next overseas vacation. Researchers have found that bilingualism delays the onset of Alzeimer's disease. Read More

Take the Slow Boat to China Approach to Travel

You don't have to be a psychologist to diagnose airline travel as a huge stressor. Read More

The Secret Way to Slow Down After the Plane Lands

Yoga: the new way to unpack. Read More

Why You Need that Beach Vacation

We've known for a long time that beaches symbolize relaxation and that time by the water - whether it's a wind-swept beach in Oregon or, quite the opposite, a crowded stretch in Cancun with a blistering sun - allows for a release of stress. It's something about the pounding surf, salty air and wide expanse of blue that pulls us into a tranquil state. Life's problems shrink into smaller view. Read More

A widely published writer on travel and sustainability topics, including Martha Stewart's Whole Living and Frommers.com, Kristine Hansen logs many airline miles and even more personal journeys each year.

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