Travel Archives - Experience Life

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Why Bears Ears National Monument Matters

By Heidi Wachter

Our staff writer explores the natural and cultural wonders of Bears Ears National Monument and the political tensions surrounding them.

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What Are Some Good Exercises to Do While Traveling?

By Jon Spayde

Our fitness editor offers ways to get moving on a plane, train, or bus.

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Taking a Wider View: Bill Weir

By Heidi Wachter

Journalist Bill Weir on how storytelling can break down barriers and connect us all.

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Reconnect With Your Partner on a Getaway

By Caren Osten Gerszberg

Committing to an annual trip can help couples rediscover what brought them together in the first place.

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Searching for Solitude in Joshua Tree National Park

By Courtney Helgoe

An Experience Life editor travels to Joshua Tree in search of quiet. She finds something else.

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Going It Alone

By Heidi Wachter

New editions of kayaking pioneer Audrey Sutherland’s classic books provide inspiration for anyone looking to make a solo journey.

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Field Trips for Adults

By Karen Olson

Edu-ventures are fun, enriching activities, no matter your age or background.

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Tread Lightly

By Heidi Wachter

Heading out for an adventure? Here’s how to ease your footprint on the landscape.

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Exploring Berlin By Bicycle

By Heidi Wachter

Our globetrotting staff writer shares fun ways to explore Berlin by bicycle.

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How to Be a Tourist in Your Own Town

By Laine Bergeson Becco

Can’t afford to take a vacation this summer? Here are some simple ways to turn your hometown into a vacation destination.

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My Partner Likes to Camp, and I Like Hotels — What Should We Do?

By Jon Spayde

In any relationship, says a couples’ mediator, it’s important to celebrate differences and find common ground.

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Cycling Hot Spots in Moab, Utah

By Heidi Wachter

Our staff writer shares some popular trails in this mountain-biking mecca.

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Hiking the Appalachian Trail

By Heidi Wachter

No matter how far you hike, the Appalachian Trail serves as a reminder that any journey begins with a single step.

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How to Build a Campfire

By Kaelyn Riley

A few basic instructions are all you need to light up your next outdoor adventure.

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Why Halotherapy Is Worth Its Salt

By Courtney Helgoe

Halotherapy has been used for centuries around the world. Its healing benefits have sparked a new interest in salt pools, flotation tanks, and caves in the United States.

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Scott Kranz’s Success Story

By Scott Kranz

Pursuing a newfound love of the outdoors motivated one attorney to rethink his career path.

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Purposeful Movement

By Kara Douglass Thom

A veteran athlete learns the value of reintegrating nonexercise movement into her life — and how doing so yields surprising benefits

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The Personal Pilgrimage

By Heidi Wachter

Pilgrimages — religious and otherwise — can connect you with the past, forge new relationships, and help you feel part of something greater than yourself.