After their dad died, these siblings made a ski trip on their own. Jeannie Ralston reports on the new kind of bonding that resulted.
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On the Way to Machu Picchu: The Dead Woman and the Turn-Around Lady
Because she was the oldest in the group, some doubted Jeannie Ralston could make the 4-day, 26-mile trek on the Inca Trail. At times, so did she.
Art, Adventure, and Awe: Our Surprisingly Perfect Trip to the Edge of the West
It started with a tragedy; nevertheless, our NextTribe trip to Marfa and Big Bend in Texas was nothing short of magical.
James Brown and My Great, Humbling Mongolian Adventure on Horseback
She used to gallop bareback on her beloved horse, but could Carol Flake Chapman rediscover that wild part of herself now on the steppes of Mongolia?
Cobblestones and Catrinas: A NextTribe Trip to Mexico is Both Fun and Deeply Moving
Last week, 14 women gathered in San Miguel de Allende for Dia de los Muertos—a magical cultural excursion, with female friendship as a bonus.
How to Travel with a Husband: A Love Lesson from Japan
They had different travel styles that sometimes threatened the joy of vacationing together, but on a trip across the globe Valerie Frankel and her husband found new ways to relate.
Traveling Once Again, NextTribe Adventurers Take the Layered Approach to Santa Fe
On our recent visit to Santa Fe, the first NextTribe trip since the pandemic, we explored the many facets of this magical part of New Mexico–and ourselves.
Starting Fresh, Embracing Change: Inspiration Found in a Tropical Rainforest
After enduring a personal tragedy, Carol Flake Chapman didn’t know how to reshape her life. An escape to Costa Rica provided an example of transformation that helped her move forward.
A Middle-Aged Woman Goes to Burning Man Alone: Wildness Ensues
Burning Man is canceled this year (sigh), but Catherine Hiller gives the full picture of what the crazy desert festival is like. We can’t help but wonder how much is really true.
A Toast to the Middle-Aged Woman Who Pretty Much Invented Bubbly
We raise our glass to the first modern businesswoman, the Veuve Clicquot widow, who gave us the iconic champagne and launched countless celebrations.
