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- This Weeklong Colorado Road Trip Winds Through Lesser-Known Natural Wonders and Charming Small Townsby AFAR Media on September 29, 2023 at 8:39 pm
This epic weeklong Colorado road trip visits mountain towns, art enclaves, and one of America’s least-visited national parks.
- Delta to Re-Evaluate Changes to SkyMiles Program and Lounge Accessby AFAR Media on September 29, 2023 at 7:16 pm
CEO Ed Bastian says the airline will make “modifications” following a recent update to how travelers will access frequent flier status and lounges.
- Why This Riviera Maya Resort Is Exactly the Retreat You Needby AFAR Media on September 29, 2023 at 5:27 pm
From its pristine beach and infinity pool to the Zen Spa and sushi bar, Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya is dreamy, stylish—and all-inclusive.
- Airport Staffing Issues, National Park Closures—How a Government Shutdown Will Affect Your Travelsby AFAR Media on September 29, 2023 at 5:05 pm
If Congress can’t reach a deal by September 30, national parks will close and several aspects of air travel—including TSA agents, air traffic controllers, and passport processing offices—will be affected.
- You Should Renew Your Passport Sooner Than You Might Think—Here's Whyby AFAR Media on September 29, 2023 at 4:47 pm
Typically U.S. passports are valid for 10 years (or 5 for children under 16)
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- Where to go when in the Indian Oceanby Anthony Ham on September 30, 2023 at 12:00 am
Whether you want perfect weather in the Maldives or a cultural immersion in Sri Lanka, here’s your month-by-month guide to the Indian Ocean.
- A food guide to Berlin, from fine dining to kebabsby Christie Dietz on September 30, 2023 at 12:00 am
With creative street food, fine dining and standout vegan fare, the German capital is hitting new culinary heights.
- Meet the Thai women reviving ancient recipes for food-lovers in Bangkokby Justin Meneguzzi on September 30, 2023 at 12:00 am
A project designed to revive ancient Thai recipes and reinvent them for modern diners is causing a stir in Bangkok.
- From grain to glass: The story of Japanese sakeby Jo Davey on September 29, 2023 at 12:00 am
Primarily used in religious ceremonies as a gift to the gods, sake has evolved over a millennium to become synonymous with Japanese culture. Today, it retains a central role in society and can be enjoyed worldwide, from authentic, bucolic breweries in Tokyo to bustling bars in London.
- A practical guide to hiking the Himalayasby Lorna Parkes on September 29, 2023 at 12:00 am
It's possible to experience the majesty of the Himalayas without breaking a sweat: Uttarakhand's Kumaon Hills offer routes for beginners, bringing rare birdlife, high-altitude views and remote villages into reach.
- Archetype Family: Discovering
- Other Expressions: Adventurer, Trailblazer, Traveler
- Life Journey: To follow paths that are self-discovered. Inspire others to explore uncharted territory.
- Unique Challenge: To be unafraid to commit: to settling in one place, with one person, and one style of life; to recognize that exploration can be emotional as well as physical.
- Lesson To Learn: To take the initiative while coordinating with others to break barriers and accomplish great things.
- Defining Grace: Self-Motivation
- Challenge To Self: I will climb every mountain, feel every moment.
THE PIONEER: You go where no one has gone before mentally and physically You see, you think , you go forever seeing uncharted territory. You change the world. Where here you go can be disruptive and even dangerous. You also have trouble “staying”.
THE DISCOVERER: You explore the sky, the earth, and the sea. You enjoy looking forward, backward and beyond. You stuggle with boredom and relating to the present moment.
THE ADVENTURER: Adventurers are enthusiasts. They are up for anything and can handle change with aplomb.
THE TRAVELER: Travelers are always game to go someplace new. Enthusiastic, worldly, and adventurous without being danger junkies, they can be trusted to advise about destinations that are off the beaten track.
THE SEEKER: Charming and able to adjust to all kinds of situations, Seekers can bring new perspectives about life to anyone who is curious enough to ask them to describe what they’ve experienced.
THE INDIVIDUALIST: Individualists are exciting to be around because they are always in the vanguard and always ready to take issue with anything too constraining or boring.
THE NOVELTY-SEEKER: Explorers have a hard time appreciating what they have already accomplished because they always feel there is more to do. This compulsion may cause them to leave tasks in their present reality, unfinished.
