10 Things I’ve Changed My Mind about in 20 Years of Travel
Travel truly does change the traveler in ways nothing else can. I look back on those early days of traveling and I’m amazed at who I’ve become, all because I took that first solo trip to Japan at 20 years old. So much about me has changed, transforming me from small town girl to world traveling single parent. Here are the 10 things I’ve changed my mind about in the last 20 years (and one thing I doubt I’ll ever change my mind about).Â
7 Reasons Why Single Parents Should Travel with Their Kids
You’ve heard it: “I guess you won’t be traveling anymore!” My husband and I heard it when people found out we were pregnant. People were completely shocked to learn that I was still planning to travel after he died so tragically on a flight home from a trip. The truth of the matter is, however, that travel is therapeutic. It’s so good for our brains and our souls. Vacations have been shown to improve travelers’ mental and physical health. Why wouldn’t you do something that’s good for you, especially when people keep telling you to “take time for your own well-being” since becoming a single parent? Here are seven excellent reasons to keep traveling–for yourself and your kids–even as a single parent.