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She was broken by grief. But on a trip to Japan, Becky Austen found a way through her sadness by practicing an ancient Japanese art....
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She was broken by grief. But on a trip to Japan, Becky Austen found a way through her sadness by practicing an ancient Japanese art....
Japan had long been at the top of Tammy Cox's must-see list. When she finally traveled there she was moved by the people who "make loveliness an art."...

How a Michigan therapist and lifelong observer of the natural world took the photo that thrilled our judges. ...
The companion side of every great trip is a quiet inventory of things that didn't make it home — and what we learned from losing them....
After her daughter left home, Jessica Seiders started traveling to fill the empty space. Only when the pandemic forced her to stop moving did that truly...
Travel experts and researchers have landed on a remarkably specific consensus: the best years for travel are roughly 50 to 75....
NextTribe offers small group travel experiences for women aged 45 and beyond. Our travelers are active and adventurous, open to meeting other women. If you want the benefits of traveling solo with the connection of a traveling community, you belong on a NextTribe trip.
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On a trip to Spain, a dance reminded Jeannie Ralston of one of the worst nights of her life and showed her why flamenco belongs to women of a certain ag...
Talk about a pain in the butt! Getting “stopped up” while you’re traveling can literally cramp your pleasure. Here's how to prevent and deal with ...
For all those who like to stray far from the well-trodden path: a supremely exotic and remote country that allows you to experience a world that hasn't ...
What are the best souvenirs? According to Dawn Janecek, they are ones that will stay close by forever to remind you of your adventures. ...
In the mountains and villages of southern Mexico, curanderas, weavers and a mezcal maker opened a door into traditions that still shape daily life....

A century ago, when women were confined to strict roles, Rose Knox built a formidable company and showed the world they could have adventures on their o...
How does someone become a trip leader for NextTribe? Start with being a great traveler and, in Jane Shlaes' case, have years of experience teaching othe...
She was broken by grief. But on a trip to Japan, Becky Austen found a way through her sadness by practicing an ancient Japanese art....
Your layover just got an upgrade. These 8 airports turn "waiting for your flight" into "shopping the world."...
Dawn Janáček is an avid traveler and an IT specialist. Here she shares her best advice for protecting your online data on the road....
Not only has Najwa Klostermann seen much of the world in the past couple of years, she's made a lot of good friends along the way. ...
Japan had long been at the top of Tammy Cox's must-see list. When she finally traveled there she was moved by the people who "make loveliness an art."...
When Dawn Janáček took a work assignment in India, she was going for the adventure. She came back with so much more. ...
The physical demands of a trip--even a relatively quiet one--can be daunting as we get older. Here's how to prepare and when to start. ...