Category: journey

How One Man Found Unexpected Kindness on a Solo Journey to Remember a Dear Friend

“The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.” —Henry David Thoreau I recently reunited with one of my previous high school students, Doug Finch. We had not seen each other in some 30 years, but we have stayed connected through social media. Doug is a biker, a Harley guy, and…


The Greatest Road Trip in The World’s Smallest Car

You’re sure to have a lot of fun watching this unusual journey through Britain. (Video courtesy of Alex Orchin) …


Love the Journey, Not the Destination

Lover of Goals In my mind, my goals for the future can be quite vivid. The goals are so detailed and the end result so desirable that my daydreaming becomes identity. I love the destination so much that just thinking about it gives me pleasure. A Hidden Downside I have noticed a curious and frustrating…


‘Just in Case’ Packing for a Journey

“Why are you taking medications for two weeks longer than the trip?” my husband asked when I was packing for a recent trip to Italy. “In case there’s a volcano in Iceland,” I replied, because ever since the Eyjafjallajokull volcano sent clouds of ash and dust into the atmosphere — interrupting air travel between Europe…


‘It’s Just Lovely’: Man Who Has Been Santa Claus for the Past 35 Years Shares His Journey

With the holiday season upon us and Christmas approaching soon, a professional Santa Claus from England shares his experience and tips for parents to make their family visit to Santa this year a truly memorable one. “Henley Santa,” Michael Facherty, 70, who resides in Reading, UK, has been a professional Santa for the past 35…


A Pan-American Journey | Mythical Roads

Alaska has become a major destination for travelers in search of adventure and freedom. From Vancouver to southeastern Alaska, the call of the wild and the wide-open spaces can be irresistible, and the voice of nature is loud and clear. Travelers come to breathe in the pioneer atmosphere, the spirit of adventure, and America’s history….