Lifestyle
33-year-old American living in Germany: ‘I don’t worry about not being able to pay my bills here’
At the age of 33, I sometimes feel like I’ve already lived a thousand lives. I’m originally from Los Angeles, and over the last decade, I’ve done everything from teaching English in China to serving as an emergency aid worker in Turkey during the war in Syria. After I completed my master’s degree in London, […]
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‘The best experience’: He’s been on 30 trips with a company that links travelers who can see with those who can’t
Glyn Evans has been on 30 trips with the same travel company, but he can still pinpoint the moment that stands out as his favorite. During a trip to Las Vegas, he served as best man for a couple on the same tour who got married on a whim. Yet unlike most weddings, the bride […]
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‘The Sound of Music’ turns 60 this year. Salzburg has plenty in store for fans
In Salzburg, Austria last spring, I skipped around the fountain outside Mirabell Palace. Others did too. Some 60 years earlier, Maria and the von Trapp children danced around the palace’s Pegasus Fountain, singing “Do-Re-Mi,” one of most famous songs from “The Sound of Music.” The movie recounts the story of the von Trapp family, and […]
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I’ve worked with over 1,000 kids—the ones with high emotional intelligence use these 6 phrases
A parent’s job isn’t to shield their child from life’s challenges, but to guide them through — offering support and tools to help them thrive in tough times. As a child life specialist and therapist, I’ve worked with thousands of children and families facing illness, trauma, grief, and loss. I’ve observed the words and actions […]
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Parents who make this simple mistake raise ‘mentally weak children,’ says psychiatrist: ‘You are increasing your self-esteem by stealing theirs’
Sometimes, you need to let kids figure out how to solve problems, or suffer the consequences of their decisions, all on their own. That’s according to psychiatrist and bestselling author Daniel Amen. Parents too often make the mistake of “overdoing” for their kids, resulting in “mentally weak children,” Amen told the “Built Different” podcast, in […]
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44-year-old who left the U.S. for Spain: I have ‘shorter work hours’ and ‘more energy’
From the moment I set foot in the Netherlands at 17, I knew I wanted to move abroad. But my dream of living overseas always felt just out of reach. I made several attempts: studying Spanish in Spain at 21, teaching English there at 26, and even returning to pursue a master’s degree at 29. […]
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Rome’s Jubilee is expected to attract 32 million people. Here’s why — and how to avoid the crowds
Vatican City is the world’s smallest country by size and population. That’s not stopping an estimated 32 million travelers from visiting this year for Jubilee 2025, a year-long global celebration among those of the Catholic faith. The Jubilee is a time of pilgrimage, prayer, reflection and a renewal of faith, said Jubilee spokesperson Caterina Rigoni. […]
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Travelers can soon fly from Singapore to the ‘gateway’ to Komodo National Park
Jetstar Asia will launch direct flights linking Singapore to Labuan Bajo, the Indonesian town considered the “gateway” to Komodo National Park, the company said. The park, a UNESCO Heritage Site inscribed in 1991, is home to several thousand Komodo dragons, the largest species of lizard in the world, according to UNESCO. Komodo National Park is […]
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I’ve studied over 200 kids—the ones with high emotional intelligence have parents who do 7 things early on
Raising a child in today’s fast-paced, achievement-driven world is no small feat. While many parents focus on grades and extracurriculars, one of the most overlooked skills is emotional intelligence. This doesn’t just help kids don’t excel socially; it helps them grow into resilient, empathetic, and successful adults who can navigate challenges with confidence, foster meaningful […]
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Author lived in an underground bunker for 10 days to study sleep, happiness and health—1 key thing she learned
On her quest to better understand how factors like when we eat and how much sunlight we get affect our ability to feel rested, happy and balanced, Lynne Peeples went 50 feet below ground for 10 days. Peeples, a science journalist and author of “The Inner Clock: Living in Sync With Our Circadian Rhythms,” found […]
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