Life Is a Trip

The transformative magic of travel.

Judith Fein

Advice From a Man Who Thinks He'll Live to Be 130

A Personal Perspective: Can your mind and body really keep you from aging?

What Traits Emerge In Axe-Throwing?

A Personal Perspective: If you are willing to throw an axe at a target in a popular sport, you may learn a lot about yourself.

Afraid to Travel Internationally? You’re not Alone

A Personal Perspective: The many benefits of local travel.

The Invasion of Ukraine and Your Mental Health

A Personal Perspective: The situation in Ukraine may have a direct effect on your well-being.

Identifying with Kamila Valieva and Her Downfall

A Personal Perspective: How I identify with Kamila Valieva and her disappointing Olympics experience.

Are You a Liar or a Truth-Teller?

If you or someone you know lies frequently, it helps to understand why.

Do You Get Pre-Trip Anxiety?

Are you anxious before you travel? Travel journalists have some insights and suggestions.

How Can You React When You Are Treated Unfairly?

You have inner resources to help you recover.

One Story of the Psychological Power of Generosity

A Personal Perspective: How one person can change our perceptions of the world.

What Would You Take If You Had 30 Seconds to Decide?

Evacuation without notice can happen to anyone. It happened to me.

Are You The Black Sheep in Your Family?

What happens when you don't conform to the ideas and behaviors of your family? There are many ways to find belonging.

How to Heal During the Pandemic

A Personal Perspective: What we can learn from how other cultures view community.

What Is the Most Important Thing You Can Teach a Child?

Curiosity may be the means to an adventurous, exciting and connected life.

How You Can Make New Friends

As a travel journalist, I learned how you can make friends no matter where you are. It has a lot to do with what you talk about.

Does Conversation Silence Make You Anxious?

Do you feel anxious when there are silences in conversation? You are not alone.

Envy, Can It Be Lethal?

Can envy be dangerous? The answer is a resounding yes.

Are You Willing to Take This Diversity Challenge?

This is a diversity challenge. You have 48 hours to do it. Are you ready?

Why You Can't Change Anyone's Political Opinions

Why facts are often irrelevant in other people's political beliefs and opinions.

Why My Post Is Garbage

Why was a visit to a completely ecological village shocking and frightening?

What Is the Worst Thing You Can Do for Your Mental Health?

One thing you are doing may be damaging to your mental health. Here's how to avoid it.

The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Mental Health

Depressed? Anxious? Trouble sleeping? Here's the best thing you can do for your mental health.

What Is MASKulinity?

How do you define masculinity, and is it related to wearing a mask or going maskless?

Why I'm Shopping for Another Species to Join

I am actively searching for another species to join. Care to come along?

Kindness and the Pandemic: How Kind Are You?

Take the kindness challenge. How kind are you during the pandemic?

What Role Do You Play in Relationships?

We all have recognizable patterns of behavior in relationships.

What Do You See When You Look in the Mirror?

Your mirror gives you a snapshot of how you feel about yourself.

4 Very Unusual Easter Customs in Bulgaria

4 very unusual Easter customs in Bulgaria may move you to tears.

Do You Feel Emotionally and Physically Safe?

Do you feel emotionally and physically safe now? Did you ever?

A Different Way to Look at the Shutdowns

A different way to think about all of the cancellations and shutdowns.

Why Japan Is Good For Your Mental Health

Why Japan is good for your mental health and your soul.

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