When I'm on vacation with friends and family, I like to schedule some alone time. I think this helps keep everyone happy with ...

It’s dusk as I write this, and there are birds with an unfamiliar song serenading those of us who are whiling away the hour before bedtime. We’ve settled into sturdy pieces of wicker furniture, ...

Holiday gatherings have a way of amplifying everyone’s quirks. I was looking forward to hosting my parents for a week during Thanksgiving, but in the limited space of a one-bedroom apartment, ...

Growing up, I struggled to travel with loved ones who weren't as interested in sightseeing as me. Now, I've created the "50/50 Rule," which allows me to spend half of my vacation time alone. I've ...