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Lessons from the Journey: Before Beginning, Count the Cost

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From my own 193-country journey to the stories of many other people who were kindly willing to share, The Happiness of Pursuit attempts to extract and convey the lessons of…


How Do We Make Ourselves Alert Again?

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From a reader’s discussion to a book I’ve been reading on tour, Orfeo by Richard Powers: Interviewer: “You mention close listening and focused attention. I found the study that you…


One Lifetime, 10,000 Hats: Robyn Devine’s Ambitious Project

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This is a “quest” case study, a new feature focusing on quests and adventures of all kinds. (Read others or nominate yourself.) Adventure is for everyone, and adventure looks different…


Top 5 Credit Card Signup Bonuses for Miles & Points: September

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Every year I earn well over one million Frequent Flyer miles and points. About 250,000 of them come through actual travel, and the rest come through travel hacking: the art…


Don’t Miss Out on Your Own Story: On the Road with Christy Campbell

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This is a traveler case study. (Read others or nominate yourself.) As a stated “recovering conformist,” Christy is now convinced that living a comparison-free, mindful life is as non-conformist as it…


Mini City Guide: Toubacouta, Fatick Region, Senegal, West Africa

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I love big cities, and always enjoy returning to Hong Kong, New York, and Sydney—among many others. But what about those unknown gems that are off the beaten tourist path……


Turning Fear Into Curiosity : On the Road with Audrey Scott and Dan Noll

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This is a traveler case study. (Read others or nominate yourself.) Audrey Scott and Daniel Noll have sold everything to travel the world—twice. After five years exploring Europe and being…


Lessons from the Journey: Unhappiness Can Lead to New Beginnings

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“To the discontented man no chair is easy.” -Benjamin Franklin From my own 193-country journey to the stories of many other people who were kindly willing to share, The Happiness…