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A Christmas Wish Come True-the Guy Who Runs SantaCon Is Going to Jail

Stefan Pildes, founder of SantaCon, was arrested for wire fraud, misappropriating over $1.3 million intended for charity.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Boiling milk and worrying about the Iran war: A New Year dawns in Sri Lanka

Shiranti Rambukkana celebrates the New Year with traditional rituals, including boiling milk and preparing coconut rice, to bring prosperity and good fortune.

fromConde Nast Traveler

How Chronic Illness Changed the Way I Travel

Living with chronic illness requires careful management, especially while traveling, but life can still be joyful and full of possibilities.

World news

fromIndependent

3 days ago

Pol O Conghaile: The only thing certain for Irish holidaymakers is uncertainty

Travel to the Middle East has significantly declined due to ongoing conflict, with major airlines operating reduced schedules.

UK news

fromBusiness Matters

3 days ago

Holidays abroad take a hit as cost of living fears and Iran conflict weigh on British consumers

British holidaymakers are reducing travel spending due to cost of living pressures and economic instability from the Iran conflict.

History

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 days ago

America's hiking culture is built on ego

Reconnecting with Indigenous heritage and ecology is vital for healing and understanding historical ties to the land.

I banned screens on a European 10-day train trip with my kids - this is what happened

A mother takes her daughters on a tech-free European train adventure to foster connection and shared experiences.

After 2 layoffs and a breakup, I left my life to travel full time. 3 cities helped my anxiety and one overwhelmed me.

Traveling can help manage anxiety by seeking calming environments, while some places can lead to overstimulation and burnout.

10 Best Trips to Take in Your 50s, According to Travel Experts

Travel goals evolve with age, shifting from budget trips in youth to luxury and purposeful experiences in the 50s.

fromCN Traveller

4 days ago

I banned screens on a European 10-day train trip with my kids - this is what happened

A mother takes her daughters on a tech-free European train adventure to foster connection and shared experiences.

After 2 layoffs and a breakup, I left my life to travel full time. 3 cities helped my anxiety and one overwhelmed me.

Traveling can help manage anxiety by seeking calming environments, while some places can lead to overstimulation and burnout.

10 Best Trips to Take in Your 50s, According to Travel Experts

Travel goals evolve with age, shifting from budget trips in youth to luxury and purposeful experiences in the 50s.

more#travel

6 days ago

I've Been to 50 Countries-but Choosing a Queer-friendly Honeymoon Was the Hardest Trip Yet

Choosing a honeymoon destination felt far harder than any assignment. This wasn't just another trip. As a queer woman, the list of potential destinations narrowed quickly.

NYC LGBT

These Are the 8 Most Affordable Family-friendly Beach Towns in the World

Istanbul is the most family-friendly beach city, offering affordable accommodations and numerous attractions for families.

Fashion & style

fromBustle

4 days ago

An Editor's Guide To Thriving - Not Just Surviving - During Festival Season

Preparation is key for a successful music festival experience.

fromThe Atlantic

6 days ago

The Thrill of Childhood Rituals

Children create their own folklore through games and traditions, which are shared across time and space.

London food

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 weeks ago

What spring festivals remind us about food, family and fresh starts

Spring festivals celebrate food, family, and renewal through distinct rituals and shared meals.

fromwww.cntraveler.com

5 years ago

19 Under-the-Radar Spring Travel Deals Worth Booking Now

Travelers can save up to 20% on Omni Hotels and Resorts when booking flight and hotel bundles through May 31, 2026.

1 week ago

I never cared about Easter. Now that my kids are all grown up, it's the easier holiday for them to come home.

Easter holds little significance for a non-religious single mom, who prioritizes Christmas and struggles with her adult sons' holiday plans.

6 days ago

I went on a 7-night cruise with my husband and his extended family. Despite our different travel styles, we had a blast.

Before setting sail, we all agreed that everyone deserved the vacation they wanted, and that's what made a cruise so great. There was so much to do on and off the ship, and each of us found something we enjoyed.

Travel

fromTODAY.com

3 weeks ago

Who Packs for Family Trips, And Why Is it Always the Mom?

Packing for family trips involves both physical tasks and significant mental load, often disproportionately shouldered by mothers.

Psychology

fromPsychology Today

Another Holiday Dinner, Another Political Meltdown?

Introspection and self-reflection reduce confirmation bias and emotional polarization, enabling people across political divides to humanize adversaries and build trust.

Cooking

fromSilicon Canals

Every Thanksgiving table in America has a chair that belongs to the person who did the most and gets thanked the least - and that chair has belonged to the same person for so long that if she didn't sit in it nobody would remember to set a place for her there either - Silicon Canals

Holiday meal preparation involves significant invisible emotional labor, disproportionately performed by women, encompassing memory management, dietary coordination, and logistical planning beyond cooking.

Miscellaneous

fromSilicon Canals

I hosted Christmas for 28 years and the moment I loved most was never the meal or the gifts - it was 11 PM when the last car pulled away and I stood in the kitchen alone with the mess and finally exhaled for the first time in 12 hours - Silicon Canals

Holiday hosting demands invisible emotional and physical labor that extends far beyond meal preparation, requiring hosts to manage logistics, social dynamics, and performance anxiety simultaneously while rarely receiving acknowledgment for this effort.

Relationships

fromSlate Magazine

2 months ago

Help! My Family All Vacations Together. I Never Get Invited.

Parents prioritized one nearby child's family, causing perceived favoritism and exclusion of the distant sibling's family on vacations.

Miscellaneous

fromGamintraveler

2 months ago

9 Weekend Habits Europeans Guard That Americans Give Away For Work

Spanish and many European cultures structurally protect weekends as mandatory rest, while American habits treat weekends as leftover time, carrying weekday stress into leisure.

fromScary Mommy

10 "Unconventional" Family Travel Rules After Making So Many Mistakes

A mother shares eleven unconventional travel rules developed through extensive family travel experience, prioritizing relaxation, cultural respect, and practical logistics over traditional vacation approaches.

fromSilicon Canals