The effervescent city of Paris is known for it’s romance, art, culture, and…a syndrome? If you’ve never heard of Paris Syndrome, you may be surprised to learn that the very City of Light has also been associated with a neuropsychiatric condition. Here is all you need to know about Paris… Read More »The Paris Syndrome: All you Need to Know
You know those people that LOVE all things Disney? Do they really believe in the magic of Disney? If not, why do they seem to act like they do? Let’s take a look at what Psychology has to say about something called the Suspension of Disbelief. For all of you… Read More »Believing the Disney Magic: Suspension of Disbelief
Modern travelers have more hotel options than ever before in history. This is fantastic for so many reasons, but also can feel very overwhelming. Which of the hundreds of hotels in that city should I choose? From a psychological standpoint, let’s explore how to pick the best hotel to help… Read More »How to Pick From Massive Amounts of Hotel Options
Here’s the latest movie trailer (in my best cinematic trailer voice): Imagine a world post Covid-19. A world in which the basic practices of travel have been altered to reflect a new reality. The new reality that comes with the recognition that people in close proximity (i.e., without “social distancing”)… Read More »Will Travel Ever Be the Same After Covid-19?
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
