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
The Below Deck series is cruising as the most flourishing reality television programs going these days. From Bravo TV network, the blend of eccentric cast members, often outlandish charter yacht guests, and travel destinations makes for great entertainment. It makes for even better armchair assessment of the psychology of the… Read More »The Psychology of Below Deck
There’s not much debate that travel is good for your mental health. However, did you know that reading about travel can also be good for you from a psychological standpoint? In this article, we will explore the psychology behind why reading about travel can be good for you. You will… Read More »Why You Should be Reading About Travel
We define ourselves in a lot of different ways. When it comes to traveling, do you consider yourself to be a “bad” traveler? Have others said that you’re bad at traveling? If so, what does that term “bad” mean for you? Inexperienced, unskilled, irresponsible, overly anxious, unsustainable, uninformed, or just… Read More »Are You Bad at Traveling?
Self esteem and travel go hand in hand. In fact, you can actually build your self esteem by traveling. Whether you have a long history of struggling with self-esteem, or could just use a pick-me-up, travel can be a great way to help develop healthy self-esteem. Despite all the known… Read More »Build Your Self Esteem With Travel
So you’re being judged about wanting to travel as the world gradually emerges from Covid-19 pandemic. How should you handle this judgment about traveling? This post will explain six ways to help you deal with being judged about travel. *Quick caveat, I’m not advocating that anyone definitely should or should… Read More »How to Handle Judgment About Traveling
Have you ever wondered why travel is good for your mental health? We already have a sense of what people enjoy most about traveling. But what about the biggest benefits of travel from a mental health perspective? What are the psychological benefits of traveling? There are quite a few reasons… Read More »Why Travel is Good for Your Mental Health
Are you scared to travel after Covid-19? You’re not alone. There is tremendous uncertainty around how various industries will operate as the world slowly emerges from Covid-19 quarantine. The travel industry is not immune (see the recent Psychology of Travel post on how the travel industry will change and what… Read More »Scared to travel after Covid-19?
Let’s go straight to the travel experts when it comes to the impact of Covid-19 on travel. I asked some of the top travel bloggers in the industry to share their best travel tips and advice during Covid-19. My sincere thanks to all who provided responses from all over the… Read More »Travel Experts Share Their Top Travel Tips
