Blog Archives for tag Travel Addiction

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Study Finds the Further People Travel from Home, the Happier They Become

Straight from the “well, DUH” files comes the findings of a study from scientists at the University of Vermont: The… Continue reading »

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Yet Another Reason Why Travel is Awesome: It Will Help You Live Longer

Travel is always a good idea by TakenbytheWind As if you needed another reason to travel…but just in case you’re… Continue reading »

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Buy my travel gear and I’ll love you forever…

So. I opened my own store. Well, sorta. Okay, not really. What I DID do, however, was set up a… Continue reading »

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Travel addiction is real! Introducing “Dromomania” and “Drapetomania” (Mad Travelers Disease!)

Do you suffer from either one of these travel compulsions? Read on to find out. The term Dromomania comes from… Continue reading »

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30 Things to Do When You Can’t Travel (A List for Broke Travel Addicts)

In between trips and in desperate need of a travel fix? Read this list. 1. Go for a hike 2…. Continue reading »

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What do all travelers have in common?

Source: laceandlacquer.com via Lace & Lacquer on Pinterest   Whether you’re young or old, shy or outgoing, an optimist or… Continue reading »

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12 More Quotes about Being an Expat and Living Abroad

I’ve been looking through my photos of my time spent living in Central America lately and have been missing my… Continue reading »

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Decorating Ideas for Travel Addicts: Scratch World Map Poster

My little brother gave me this personalized world scratch map (sometimes called “the where I’ve been” map) for Christmas. All… Continue reading »

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Can travel and babies ever really go together?

Kids and long-term travel traditionally haven’t mixed well. Is there a way to have kids without giving up your nomadic existence?

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How do you know if you are a “Traveler”?

I started reading Mary Morris’s book Nothing to Declare: Memoirs of a Woman Traveling Alone while in Argentina last week… Continue reading »

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Decorating Ideas for Travel Addicts: Travel-Themed Collage

I’ve been collaging up a storm recently. My latest creation might be something of interest to you, fellow travel addicts,… Continue reading »

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Neurotic New York or Nice New Orleans: Which US City Suits You Best?

I fell in love with Orlando during my sophomore year in college. Warm, exotic and full of Latin charm, our… Continue reading »

Decorating Ideas for Travel Addicts: Vintage Suitcase Tables

Some day, when I’ve finished my novel, finally put together the bookshelf that’s been lying in my room since oh,… Continue reading »

Decorating Ideas for Travel Addicts: Paris vs New York Postcard Collage

Once a blog, book and art exhibit, artist Vahram Muratyan’s Paris vs New York pictures are now a set of 100 postcards…. Continue reading »

Fashion for Travel Addicts: Adventure-themed Jewelry

Um, I love all of these. Will one of you please buy me the telescope necklace? Pretty please?   This… Continue reading »

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Decorating Ideas for Travel Addicts: Map Art

I saw a photo of one of these in a travel magazine while I was flying home from Beijing a… Continue reading »

Fashion for Travel Addicts: Hot Air Balloon Jewelry

Fly up, up and away with these vintage hot air balloon necklaces and earrings

Decorating Ideas for Travel Addicts: Paper Plane Art

I’ve always been a fan of airplanes (hence my stint working for an airline and my obsession with airplane boneyards)…. Continue reading »

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Decorating Ideas for Travel Addicts: Postcard Wall Hanging

After stumbling upon on an Apartment Therapy post about how to decorate using ABC flashcards, I had an idea to… Continue reading »

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Travel, Soul Mates and a Book about Mormons

I just finished reading Elna Baker‘s memoir, The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance.  In it she recounts the struggles she… Continue reading »