Sometimes in a marriage, it pays to know your place — and that's why there's an armadillo in the living room
by Tracy Schorn
How a travel writer learned to embrace her accent and truly speak her mind
by Heide Brandes
How Daisy the dog became a widow’s wanderlust companion
by Sophia Dembling
A scuba diver learns to breathe through the depths of life's challenges
by Melanie Haiken
by Crai S. Bower
A surprise visit and the kindness of a stranger make for a memorable night
by Ann Hood
by Tracy Schorn
A traveler seeks to repair his relationship with water and rekindle the joy of aquatic activities
by Tim Johnson
Traversing a gorge salvages a friendship that had hit the rocks years before
by Pam LeBlanc
by David Hochman
For a couple of empty nesters, embarking on a new project means loving all that’s old about it
by Tracy Schorn
After navigating the Amazon with only one pair of underwear, life doesn’t seem so scary anymore
by Heide Brandes
A mother and daughter take a bittersweet trip to Italy, which proves to be a hard lesson in life's limitations
by Ann Hood
Asking deep questions of yourself and of others can lead to big connections, and even some surprises
by Kathleen McCleary
Rescued by her parents after a canceled flight, she came to realize the significance of family adventures
by Terri Marshall
A divorced, independent woman discovers that the right approach — and mentality — is necessary
by Diane Covington-Carter
Scotland’s magnificent natural setting brings a newfound inner calm to a perfectionist
by Jen Murphy
An adventure out west provides precious memories and lots of time for intergenerational bonding
by Terri Marshall
Something mystical about the trail to Santiago de Compostela lures pilgrims from around the world
by Becca Hensley
Sometimes the most poignant condolence notes are imperfect expressions of what's in your heart
by Kathleen McCleary
How a getaway to Key West helped one couple resolve some long-standing differences
By Cheryl Rodewig
A return visit to this natural treasure lifts the spirits of a park lover struggling to cope with the pandemic
By Peter Fish
Seeing your kids as adults means sometimes stepping back and letting them lead the way
by Tracey Minkin
Surgery almost upended the trip, but a more planned course correction delighted just the same
By Hilary Nangle
An accomplished summit-seeker learned to let go of one goal and pursue something more satisfying
by Dina Mishev
Finding her family roots in other parts of the world sheds light on a travel writer's American life
By Elaine Glusac
If your mother is detail-obsessed but too old to garden any longer, it might be time to intervene
by Tracy Schorn
Tracing a great grandfather’s roots in rural Kentucky towns, including Big Bone and Rabbit Hash
by Gayle Keck
For a fashion-obsessed city girl, "all decked out" takes on new meaning amidst Wyoming's natural beauty
by Tracy Achor Hayes
After a blunder, it was time to take a swim, forge friendships and makes the most of this vacation
by Ryan Krogh
A young grandma's pandemic pastime becomes an inspiration — for herself and for others
by Terri Marshall
Suddenly single in his late 50s, he wasn't looking for love on the slopes, but he just may have found it
by Crai S. Bower
A mother reflects on how the poetic songwriter bridges generations
by Nancy Schnog
Sometimes you’ve got to let go to conquer your fears — even if it means putting your trust in a parachute
by Tim Johnson
Through her students, a writer finds different perspectives and genuine connections
by Kathleen McCleary