Many would swear that travel is a verifiable form of addiction, although not recognized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (better known as the DSM-V, the primary guidebook for diagnosing mental health conditions for psychologists and psychiatrists). Terms like dromomania have been linked to excessive urgency for need… Read More »What You Need to Know About Travel Withdrawal
This is a holiday season like no other in history. The world is twisted in knots with Covid-19, social turmoil, and the altogether strangeness of the year. In such a context, leisure travel has often taken a back seat in favor of social distancing and hunkering in place. What a… Read More »Build Healthy Gratitude for Travel this Holiday Season
I could predict the headlines across social media: “First-Time RV driver wrecks rental RV!” A variety of similar themes and headlines swirled in mind as I pulled into the RV rental store to get my first glimpse at the road mammoth I would be driving for the next 7 days.… Read More »What It’s Like to Rent an RV for the First Time
Quick, think about your earliest childhood travel memories. What pops up in your mind? If you’re like me and many others, the first travel “memories” you have are actually based on travel photos. Early childhood brains have not fully developed to maintain memories. So, that means that travel photography can… Read More »The Psychology of Travel Photography: 12 Unique Tips For Better Travel Pics
The world now upset, What do we share in common- Travel unites us. Happy Travels, Dr. L; Founder, PsychologyofTravel.com See here for more on travel psychology and the mental health benefits of travel, and remember to sign up for the free Psychology of Travel Newsletter for the latest updates!
Food & Travel Food represents an integral part of travel. The culinary experiences from around the globe, and dazzling recipes from every country, magnify our travel experience. As an added bonus, dining experiences during travel show us ingrained local culture that we could otherwise never learn. Would you agree that… Read More »195 Food Recipes from Every Country in the World
Who is the best traveler in the world? This question came up when I was talking with a friend about the overwhelming amount of information available to travelers about how to travel better/faster/cheaper/funner (not a word). It got me thinking about how I might find the best traveler in the… Read More »How to be the Best Traveler in the World
Quick, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of travel products? If you’re like 99% of us, “luggage” comes to mind immediately. Is this just a result of successful marketing by luggage brands over the years, or is there something else to our fascination with travel… Read More »How to Buy the Best Travel Luggage
Sharp teeth. Menacing stares. Sudden gut-wrenching violent attacks. No, I’m not talking about those week-old leftovers in the fridge, I’m talking about Shark Week! Shark Week returns with a vengeance on Discovery Channel with 2023 dates beginning July 23. The psychology of Shark Week deserves some attention, as travel lovers… Read More »Why Travelers Love Shark Week
What’s the difference between travel and vacation? To some, both terms mean the same thing. To others, these represent very distinct meanings about the reasons and goals of a trip. A recent Psychology of Travel Twitter Poll asked the question: “Is travel the same as vacation?” 63% felt that the… Read More »The Difference Between Travel and Vacation
