Travel Troubleshooter: No vacation, no refund?
A canceled resort reservation, a promised refund -- and still no money? What now?Read More
Self-Help: Letting Go | Spiritual Lessons From Life’s Travels
Well, it was an interesting week, with my spiritual lesson centering around learning to let go, and a great and delicious opportunity to act like a kid. Then of course… Read more…
Best destinations for a beach vacation in Southeast Asia
Are you dreaming about an unforgettable trip to Southeast Asia filled with palm-fringed islands, warm sand under your feet and crystal clear water?Are you thinking about a beach vacation in… Read more…
8 Best Family Vacation Destinations In Illinois
Best Family Vacation Spots In IL - Across Illinois, IL - We asked, you answered: Here's what Patch readers had to say about the best places for a family getaway… Read more…
Finding Spirituality Everywhere
About every quarter, we pack an overnight bag, leave the dogs with a housesitter, and drive the two-and-a-half hours from LA to San Diego to visit my favorite cousin, Randy, and his long-time girlfriend, Lisa. Wonderful people, warm, hospitable and friendly, Lisa is a Catholic who attends mass, well, religiously, and Randy is a bit of an atheist. In fact, he seems to have embraced food as his religion, and Greg and I inevitably come home with a "meat hangover" by Sunday evening. Read more…