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Tag: Why We Travel

Why We Travel: Our Boys Become Men
I gave up on being a conventional parent long ago. To be clear, I didn't give up on my boys. Not by a long shot. I just decided not to be the typical American dad...

Spain’s Costa Brava: Sometimes People Are the Place
Some people become the place for you.
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Travel: Giving Our Children the World
While walking in downtown Chattanooga the other day, we ran into some good friends who began joking about us actually being in the country. They are avid travelers as well, so it was all good natured, and we shared laughs. …

Life and Death in Southern Spain
While Morocco had long been the primary destination for this anniversary adventure, Spain certainly held its own when it came to beautiful scenery and amazing adventures. And what began as an exotic engagement request led to a turning point in our …

International Travel: Facing the Fear
When Mike and I were engaged, I told him I wanted an exotic adventure to look forward to for our fifth wedding anniversary. I'd traveled quite a bit, but it was all what I considered to be "domestic" travel — lots …