Most of us have heard of the six stages or grief or the 12 steps to overcoming addiction. It seems like part of the attraction for these theories is that they break the suffering down into manageable pieces.
When I was mourning the loss of a close friend a few years ago I often wondered [...]
Posts under ‘Philosophy of Travel’
Resolve to Be Serious About Play in 2010
Gringo Price Exacts Toll on Latin America’s Reputation
A few years ago I took a cab across one of the world’s biggest cities on a very rainy day. As luck would have it, I didn’t have the correct currency denominations to pay the exact fare. Just a few of the larger denominations that vastly exceeded the amount that appeared on the cabby’s [...]
What Are Your Travel Commandments?
One place I look for inspiration sometimes is the Happiness Project blog. Written by author Rachel Rubin, the blog offers insights about how to achieve happiness. With each post, Rachel shares with her readers what works and what doesn’t. She’s also developed “12 Commandments” that she lives by.
Rather than expecting her readers to apply [...]