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The Benefits of Forest Bathing
A shinrin-yoku retreat provides opportunities to rebuild a healthy connection with nature and improve your well-being.
Volunteer Vacations
Service trips benefit others — and they leave you with a rewarding experience.
A Sea Change
Our fitness editor picks up a kayak paddle to explore one of her favorite vacation areas in a new way.
Sabbatical Stories
Sabbaticals aren’t just for college professors anymore. Many workers are taking time off to pursue a creative project, build a skill, or simply expand their horizons.
Why Bears Ears National Monument Matters
Our staff writer explores the natural and cultural wonders of Bears Ears National Monument and the political tensions surrounding them.
Reconnect With Your Partner on a Getaway
Committing to an annual trip can help couples rediscover what brought them together in the first place.
Searching for Solitude in Joshua Tree National Park
An Experience Life editor travels to Joshua Tree in search of quiet. She finds something else.
Field Trips for Adults
Edu-ventures are fun, enriching activities, no matter your age or background.
Exploring Berlin By Bicycle
Our globetrotting staff writer shares fun ways to explore Berlin by bicycle.
Hiking the Appalachian Trail
No matter how far you hike, the Appalachian Trail serves as a reminder that any journey begins with a single step.
Why Halotherapy Is Worth Its Salt
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.
Purposeful Movement
A veteran athlete learns the value of reintegrating nonexercise movement into her life — and how doing so yields surprising benefits.
The Personal Pilgrimage
Pilgrimages — religious and otherwise — can connect you with the past, forge new relationships, and help you feel part of something greater than yourself.
Winter Adventures in Québec
These Canadian outings will inspire you to break out of hibernation and enjoy the season.
Rejuvenating Retreats
These three retreats are designed to help you celebrate the holiday season, reconnect with your partner, or rediscover yourself and your purpose.
Letting Go at Wanderlust 108
An Experience Life editor tackles a “mindful triathalon” — and finds a little peace of mind along the way.
Safe Havens for Animals
Animal sanctuaries provide rewarding opportunities for volunteers and vacationers.
Classic Family Vacations
Three uniquely American destinations that offer fun, adventure, and history to delight travelers of all ages.
Petal Power: A Trip to Colorado’s Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
The annual 10-day festival offers abundant opportunities to nurture your love of nature.
Canyoneering and Packrafting in Moab, Utah
Our staff writer takes on a dual-challenge adventure — and finds a new way to explore one of her favorite places.
Adrenaline Adventures
These getaways combine adventure with health-enhancing options, leaving you feeling recharged and ready for anything.