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3 min May 1, 2021Author: Jeannie Ralston

Do You Buy Your Own Mother’s Day Gift?

By Jeannie Ralston

How about plan your own Mother's Day celebration? Here's a simple solution to the problem of gift-giving-impaired family members. Start planning now....

5 min April 30, 2021Author: Candy Schulman

A Grown Child Comes to Stay During the Pandemic. Confusion Ensues

By Candy Schulman

How close should they get? Would she wash her own dishes? Do you ever stop mothering? An extended visit from her daughter prompted Candy Schulman to con...

6 min April 29, 2021Author: Janet Siroto

The Rising “Gray” Divorce Rate: What’s Behind the Shocking Epidemic

By Janet Siroto

Why are so many couples our age calling it quits? Here are answers—beyond pandemic stress—and some advice to avoid becoming a statistic....

6 min April 24, 2021Author: Sherri Eisenberg

Suddenly Single… Now What? Tales and Advice from the Online Dating Trenches

By Sherri Eisenberg

“Only sleep with guys who aren’t really right for you.” This is the kind of advice Sherri Eisenberg got when she waded into the online-dating wate...

7 min April 20, 2021Author: Ann Gorewitz

Who Takes Care of the Caregiver? How One Woman Gave Herself Needed TLC

By Ann Gorewitz

Caregivers are always giving a hand to others, which can lead to burnout. Here's the crucial, difficult decision Ann Gorewitz made to take care of herse...

4 min April 15, 2021Author: Kelly James

The Death of an Ex-Husband: The Feelings I Never Considered

By Kelly James

Even after divorce, if you have kids together, there's still "till death do we part." Kelly James assesses her new role and reality following the loss o...

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Discovering the Douro Valley: Portugal’s Wine Paradise

By Janet Siroto

Touring the Douro Valley offers an unforgettable immersion in amazing landscapes, the art of wine-making, and next-level hospitality....

5 min June 10, 2025

Travel: The Joys of Overdoing It on Vacation

By Janet Siroto

There are relaxing vacations, and tehre are times to go hard and see everything possible. Learn about the joys of the latter....

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4 min June 5, 2025

14 Best Swimsuit Cover-Ups for Summer Travel

By Jeannie Ralston

Are you ready to hit the beach this summer? Check out these fab cover-ups, hand-selected by NextTribe's founder...

3 min June 3, 2025

Meet Our Spirited “Day of the Dead” Trip Leader

By Kayla Gross

Who can resist traveling with NextTribe guide Jennifer? No one! Because she's all about fun and respect when leading our Day of the Dead trips....

5 min May 29, 2025

Take a Next-Level Staycation: Cool Ways to Have Fun Close to Home

By Nancy A Shenker

Planning your next big trip? Here's how to satisfy your wanderlust in the meantime: with close-to-home micro-adventures....

5 min May 27, 2025

The Basics of Layering for Your Travel Wardrobe

By Jeannie Ralston

NextTribe's founder offers 3 Items that will save you plenty of space in your suitcase but prepare you for most any weather....

4 min May 22, 2025

Say Hi to a NextTribe Newbie: Patrice Powers

By Kayla Gross

Meet an adventurous solo traveler who has nwo discovered the joys of NextTribe's small group travel....

5 min May 20, 2025

Back to That Summer Place: Revisiting a Childhood Haunt Much (Much!) Later

By Janet Siroto

Could a weekend at a favorite childhood beach bring back those lazy-day vibes? One woman finds out....

6 min May 15, 2025

How to Travel When It’s Hot, Hot, Hot!

By Nina Malkin

Can’t stand the heat but planning a vacation this summer? Consider these top tips from travel pros and real-woman globetrotters....

6 min May 13, 2025

The 8 Best Colorado’s Mountain Towns (We’re Partial to #1)

By Janet Siroto

The best of the West: These 8 fab Colorado mountain towns offer grand scenery, great architecture, and foodie flair for your next vacay. ...

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5 min May 8, 2025

“We Remember Who We Are:” Kate McGloughlin on Transformative Travel

By Jeannie Edmunds

The leader of our creative retreat in Greece talks about how a trip can truly open up personal horizons and a new sense of self. ...

5 min May 6, 2025

How I Turned My Homebody Husband Into a World Traveler

By Lorraine Duffy Merkl

Is it possible to get an "I don't want to travel" partner to start taking trips with you? Here's one woman's success story....

9 min May 1, 2025

Exploring Seattle: Great Gardens, Art, Shops, Food—and Hot Tub Boats—Await!

By Janet Siroto

Welcome to the Pacific Northwest! Exploring Seattle is a joy, with beautiful landscapes, gardens, great food (and drink!), and shops at every turn....