archives: Relationships

‘Fare Thee Well’: A Mindful Approach to Saying Goodbye

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Saying goodbye is one of the hardest things we do in life. Blessing and intention might be the key to making the pain a bit easier to bear.  More »

5 Golden Rules For Saying Goodbye On The Road

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Whether it's a new best friend or a sudden soul-mate, we all must say goodbye when our paths diverge. Here's how to do it gracefully.  More »

The Right Stuff: Should We Only Have “Good” People in Our Lives?

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Most of us can agree that it is helpful to have supportive, upbeat people in our lives. But should we automatically get rid of those who don't fit our  More »

How To Put A Baby Elephant To Sleep

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Azriel Cohen delves into the world of animal communication with The Elephant Whisperer in Northern Thailand.  More »

White Man, Asian Girl: Who Decides The Nature Of Love?

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A common sight on the streets of cities like Bangkok and Pataya is portrayed from the eyes of the girl.   More »

Traveling Solo: How to Tell Your Partner You Want to Travel…Alone

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Traveling alone may be easy. Telling your partner... well, that's the hard part.  More »

Moving On: 5 Trips To Heal A Broken Heart

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Post break-up travel is difficult but sometimes necessary.   More »

Why Sex Is The First Real Connection In Foreign Relationships

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Or, how to communicate your feelings as an international couple.  More »

6 Strategies To Connect With Locals Through Sports

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See how passion for sport can fuel new friendships.  More »

5 Trips To Do Before You Say ‘I Do’

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From "Spring Break" to the "Solo Quest", take these trips before you get married.  More »

How To Beat The Back-Home Relationship Blahs

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Here's how you and your partner can make the transition together.  More »

The Ultimate Guide To Planning A Destination Wedding

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Planning a destination wedding can seem like a daunting task. Here's what you need to know.  More »

How To Reconnect With Your Friends After The Journey

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Life isn't on pause when you leave town.   More »

How To Find And Keep Your Perfect Travel Companion

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Ditch the one night stands for true romance.   More »

The Laws Of Love On The Road

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Are you ready to meet that beautiful stranger on the road?  More »

Girlfriends Are Like Cheesecake. Wives Are Like Oxygen.

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Is this the secret to relationships? Or has Ian had a few beer too many. Find out for yourself.  More »

Can Your Grandparents Teach You About Love?

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One of my favorite singers, Robbie Williams, complains in one of his songs that love is getting too cynical, while passion is just physical. Each of u  More »

How To Travel With Your Fiance And Come Back Together

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You’ve just popped The Question. You’ve just answered the Question. The answer was “Yes!” The next logical step in any rela  More »

Hostel Sex: A Practical Guide For Backpackers

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Getting it wherever a backpacker can...  More »

Honeymoon Registries: Because You Already Have Enough Bath Towels

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Every day, thousands of engaged couples and newlyweds find themselves in a predicament: They have all the cutlery, bath towels, photo frames, and kit  More »

The Secret To Staying Together On The Journey

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So you’ve finally found the one. Not only does he make you laugh, but he’s also just as enamored as you are with hopping around the globe  More »

Hostel Love: Why Relationships On The Road Never Last

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Traveling opens us; opens our eyes, our minds, our hearts and our souls. When on the road, we want every experience to jump inside us, and perhaps ev  More »

How Being Apart Can Strengthen A Relationship

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Want to test a relationship? Try traveling apart. Two weeks into my four month trip to Australia, I was sitting in Mission Beach with some guys at   More »

Sex, Travel, And The Elusive 7-7

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While traveling, one was to try and hook up with one person from each of the seven continents – hence 7-7 Nicole was tall and blonde with a fac  More »

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