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The Happy Traveler
The Happy Traveler: Unpacking the Secrets of Better Vacations | Jaime Kurtz
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Travel is one of the most sought-after experiences in life. It has the singular ability to capture our imaginations, serving as a canvas onto which we project our deepest desires and needs: escape, relaxation, transcendence, interpersonal connection, cultural education, and more. Few things hold such a privileged place, yet until now, there has been no instruction manual for how to make the most of travelling, be it to an exotic country or to the local beach. In The Happy Traveler: Unpacking the Secrets of Better Vacations, psychology professor Jaime Kurtz applies the large and ever-growing body of research on happiness and decision-making to enhance the experience of travel. An avid explorer, study abroad instructor, teacher, and happiness researcher, Dr. Kurtz shows how anyone who has a vacation in his or her future can create the most meaningful, fulfilling, and joyful experiences possible. When the price of travel is daunting, getting the most "bang for your buck", both financially and emotionally, is essential to an ideal travel experience. With a sense of humor and adventure, Dr. Kurtz provides guidance on how to craft your perfect trip, boost your excitement before your trip even begins, and actively immerse yourself in a new culture while unplugging from your technological ties to home. She also explains how to best cherish and share travel moments, how to ease back into your daily life upon returning, and how to carry the secrets of happy travel into every day. This is a must-have guide if you are looking to make the most of your precious vacation days.
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I gave this book a thumbs up mainly because if you aren't a constant traveler, there are some helpful tips. However, if you do travel frequently you should know what travel makes you happy, so you probably don't need this book. I did agree with the end section about knowing and experiencing things in your own town/city. Staycations can be just as awesome as going somewhere.

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Audiobooks are amazing! Love being able to still digest literature while also getting household chores done (though I wish I didn't have to do household chores at all). #audiobooksareawesome #adultingsucks

No_One Yessss! I'm hooked on them too! 😊 7y
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#TBRtemptation post 3! #BEA17 edition! Just released. Travel is one of our moat sought-after experiences, we plan years ahead for it. But there's been no instruction manual for how to make the most of it. Combing through years of research on happiness and decision-making, she provides expert advice to enjoy your trips to the fullest! And what better time to read up on this than at the start of Summer! #blameLitsy #blameMrBook 😎

Betty Yea, what I learned the first day this week (on vacation in a beach condo) is how different it is to shop and cook for seven people compared to two at home. 7y
LitsyGoesPostal 😊👍🏻 7y
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