- Couples -
9 Questions to Ask Your Partner About Play and Adventure
By John Gottman, PhD, and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhDDeepen your connection with your partner with these questions about how to have more fun.
Adventure-Travel
- Travel -
East Meets West
By Maggie Fazeli FardSeparated by decades and thousands of miles, a family reunites in Istanbul.
- Travel -
Step Outside the Box: Mario Rigby
By Heidi WachterMario Rigby shares what he learned from his long-distance treks to inspire others to become more adventurous.
- Sports/Recreation -
Tandem Snowboarding
By Devon RaneyRead an excerpt from adventurer Devon Raney’s new book, Still Sideways: Riding the Edge Again After Losing My Sight.
- Sports/Recreation -
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Never Say Never
By Maggie Fazeli FardA one-day, 27-mile through-hike teaches our fitness editor about what it means to push her body and mind beyond perceived limits.
- Sports/Recreation -
Why Rock-Climbing Can Sharpen Your Mind and Improve Creativity
By Sarah Tuff DunnClimbing does more than simply strengthen your body and help you explore new places.
- Fitness Tips -
What Are the Benefits of Walking With Trekking Poles?
By Jon SpaydeThe hiking community is divided on the potential benefits of trekking poles. Our expert weighs in.
- Personal Development -
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Adventure Quest
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor tests the waters on a paddleboard — and discovers the benefits of leaving her comfort zone.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Memories of the Mundane
By Craig CoxYou don’t need to check off items on a bucket list to convince yourself that you’ve lived a full life. Some of the most memorable experiences occur with no planning whatsoever.
- Travel -
The Benefits of Forest Bathing
By Kara Douglas ThomA shinrin-yoku retreat provides opportunities to rebuild a healthy connection with nature and improve your well-being.
- Travel -
Campfire Cuisine
By Kaelyn RileyYes, you can camp out and still create healthy, whole-food meals.
- Travel -
A Sea Change
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor picks up a kayak paddle to explore one of her favorite vacation areas in a new way.
- Stress Relief -
Sabbatical Stories
By Karen OlsonSabbaticals 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.
- Travel -
Why Bears Ears National Monument Matters
By Heidi WachterOur staff writer explores the natural and cultural wonders of Bears Ears National Monument and the political tensions surrounding them.
- Fitness Tips -
What Are Some Good Exercises to Do While Traveling?
By Jon SpaydeOur fitness editor offers ways to get moving on a plane, train, or bus.
- Travel -
Reconnect With Your Partner on a Getaway
By Caren Osten GerszbergCommitting to an annual trip can help couples rediscover what brought them together in the first place.
- Travel -
Searching for Solitude in Joshua Tree National Park
By Courtney HelgoeAn Experience Life editor travels to Joshua Tree in search of quiet. She finds something else.
- Travel -
Field Trips for Adults
By Karen OlsonEdu-ventures are fun, enriching activities, no matter your age or background.
- Travel -
Tread Lightly
By Heidi WachterHeading out for an adventure? Here’s how to ease your footprint on the landscape.
- Travel -
Exploring Berlin By Bicycle
By Heidi WachterOur globetrotting staff writer shares fun ways to explore Berlin by bicycle.
- Travel -
How to Be a Tourist in Your Own Town
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCCan’t afford to take a vacation this summer? Here are some simple ways to turn your hometown into a vacation destination.