The Most Radical Thing You Can Do on Vacation Is Put Down Your Phone
David Chang said throw away your phone. I ate a Jellyfish Donut in Juneau without photographing it. And Alaska, of all places, taught us something about the difference between documenting your life and living it.
Marylander Goes to Alaska. Here's What Happened.
I went to Alaska as a certified expert. I came back as a believer. Here's what the scale, Hubbard Glacier, and the salmon I never saw taught me - and why none of it was what I expected.
Your Brain Is Already in Alaska. Here's Why That's a Good Thing.
Psychologists have found that anticipating a trip triggers a dopamine release that can outlast the vacation itself. Here's what that means for the Alaska trip you keep putting off.
Why Your Team Needs You to Leave
There's a story a lot of leaders tell themselves about why they can't take a vacation. Here's the uncomfortable truth: staying isn't leadership. In many cases, it's the thing holding your team back.
Why 10 Days Might Be the Most Important Number in Travel
It takes the average American four days to stop thinking about work on vacation. For a week-long trip, that leaves less than half your time actually resting. Here's the case for going longer.