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
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Editor’s Note: Instead of scrubbing outdated commentary about travel planning, I’ve chosen to leave it intact on our site here.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
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
Leaving many in Italy aghast, I drink cappuccino at night. There, I said it. Though typically considered a morning drink by it’s Italian founders, I’ve broken with tradition to include it in my nighttime routine. Let me tell you why you should drink cappuccino at night as well. When returning… Read More »Italian Lessons: You Should Drink Cappuccino at Night
If there was any question about the viability of the travel industry in 2024, the evidence from the surge of guests at the Travel & Adventure Show in Dallas, Texas suggests that travel is alive and well. Travel is well in terms of interest from potential travelers, and well in… Read More »2024 Update: Travel & Adventure Show Builds the Travel Excitement
When you’re looking for a good tour guide, it’s helpful to recognize some key factors that determine the right “fit” for you. What makes a good tour guide? How do you know if you’ve found the right person to guide you through your places of interest? In this article, we’ll… Read More »What Makes a Good Tour Guide?
