Staring at oil paintings of grumpy 17th-century aristocrats gets old fast. Sometimes, the soul craves something a bit more bizarre.
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Scrolling through social media often induces a severe case of wallet envy.
Many travelers believe a truly spectacular coastline requires a grueling trans-Pacific flight and several lost suitcases.
Most people flock to the same three famous parks until the trails resemble a crowded supermarket aisle. Parking lots and posers often ruin the vibe of a wilderness escape.
We often stare at gray cubicle walls while dreaming of salt and expensive suntan lotion.
Americans visit museums in staggering numbers, which is either reassuring proof that culture is alive and well or evidence that air conditioning and free admission are powerful motivators.
Traveling for food makes complete sense once you accept that a great meal creates stronger memories than most museums.
Europe’s food conversation tends to collapse into the same five countries every time someone starts a dinner party debate.
Beauty is subjective until you stand in front of something so overwhelming that everyone around you goes silent at the same time.
Space travel remains expensive and mostly reserved for billionaires or highly trained monkeys.