Today seems like a good day to start. That’s how many great projects begin, I’m told. That’s how many great travels begin as well. That’s why I decided to start this travel blog site, PsychologyOfTravel.com, to help you explore the reasons why we travel…and how to do it better. I… Read More »Welcome to the Psychology of Travel Blog
When traveling, there are certain desserts you enjoy, and then there are desserts that completely recalibrate your expectations. My wife’s first experience with tres leches cake fell squarely into the latter category. At Mena’s Grill Tex-Mex Cantina in Flower Mound, Texas, we weren’t planning on ordering tres leches cake. I’ve… Read More »The First Tres Leches Cake
At Psychology of Travel, we often get to know people in the travel industry that have important messages to share for the travel community. Our friend Mark with ACA Group clued us in to the challenges faced by people in a timeshare conundrum needing timeshare cancellation. We thought it was… Read More »Timeshare Cancellation: Finding Relief in Your Travel Again
Let’s Start the Show Courtesy Travel and Adventure Show It’s time for the annual early Spring tradition! Not the one with that big bunny, the madness of March, or my seasonal allergies. I’m talking, of course, about the Travel and Adventure Show in Dallas, Texas. In many ways, the event… Read More »The 2026 Dallas Travel And Adventure Show
Editor’s Note: This article originally debuted in May 2020. As you recall, a little thing called a global pandemic was in full bloom, and travel reading was a great outlet for those unable to travel. Now in 2026, with pandemic-era travel restrictions mostly a thing of the past, it’s worth… Read More »2026 Update: Why You Should be Reading About Travel
Life doesn’t unfold in a straight line. It moves in chapters. Some we celebrate, some we stumble through, some we never saw coming. A milestone birthday, a retirement, a wedding anniversary. The end of a marriage, the loss of a loved one, or a sudden change in health. These are… Read More »Milestone Travel: Marking Life Transitions Through Adventure
Editor’s Note: Instead of scrubbing outdated commentary about travel planning, I’ve chosen to leave it intact on our site here. It offers a helpful snapshot of how we were thinking about travel during the early 2020s—a moment in time that, while not so distant, already feels like a fading memory.… Read More »The Psychology of Travel Planning: A Timely Update
Editor’s Note: Originally posted in 2020 during the onset of Covid-19, now updated with a post-pandemic perspective in mind. Did you know that Mr. Rogers offered travel advice to use during global pandemics? As a child, Mr. Rogers was often sick. He had to adapt and adjust to being sick… Read More »2025 Update: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
We are excited to present to you this work by guest author Anjuli Bhatia, Owner and Founder of Canada Revealed. We rarely invite guest authors on Psychology of Travel, so I hope that speaks to the trust we have in the travel enthusiasm we’ve seen first-hand in getting to know… Read More »Adventure at Any Age: Why It’s Never Too Late to Say Yes to Wild Moments
If you’ve ever dreamed of traveling to space, walking on the moon, and gazing at Earth from the vast expanse of the cosmos, you’re not alone. The future of space tourism is becoming a reality, and soon, the moon will be a travel destination for those looking for the ultimate… Read More »The Ultimate Guide to Moon Travel for Tourists
I came across a riddle that stuck to my mind when I visited the 2025 Travel and Adventure Show in Dallas, Texas. “When does going away bring people together?” The answer, of course, is travel. Physically together by way of shared geography, socially together through shared travel experiences, and emotionally… Read More »Travel and Adventure Show 2025: Bringing Travelers Together
