Kalin’s Chronicles: The vacation that keeps on giving

Even before I turned 40, my world travels caused me to be more sensitive to the haves and have-nots in every country I visited – including the U.S. Though I haven’t done it yet, I’ve considered joining the Peace Corps or teaching abroad. Today, it seems more and more travelers (especially women) want to vacation with a purpose. As a result, “voluntourism” has become a popular trend.

Family Reunions: A great way to reconnect with the past

As Women at Forty reminisces about the 80’s this month, I thought I’d take a look back at what my travel life was like during that decade. In the 80’s I was in college and took my very first flight during my junior year. I traveled from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee for a journalism conference.

South Africa’s Township Tours

During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, all eyes are on South Africa. South Africa has a lot to offer travelers however, one of my best experiences in the country was taking one of the many Township Tours.

WAF’s Five for Friday – 5 fabulous and free city adventures

Schools out. The kids are on vacation and you’re planning yours. Here are five free things to do with or without the kids this summer at some of the country’s most popular tourist destinations.

Kalin’s Chronicles: The art of yoga

Whenever I meditate consistently, my life always seems to be in balance. But just like my eating habits, whenever I travel I seem to get off my routine. That is until I discovered the art of yoga…

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