Trip Scholars

06/12/2026

Sometimes, no matter how hard we work, life and our dreams for it— are very difficult to reach. Wherever you are on your journey— and whatever you are working towards—I’m cheering you on!

05/06/2026

In a world of beauty, always be yourself! 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌼🌷🌷🌷🌷Travel is always reminding us of this— celebrating all the experiences, people, and perspectives that make each of us uniquely ourselves! 📍Tulip season in Skagit Valley

05/05/2026

🌋Yellowstone vacation planning is fun for the whole family! Make the most of the months preceding your trip with tips in this new post. This is a special supplement JUST FOR FAMILIES to our main Yellowstone post, "Ultimate Guide to Planning a Trip to Yellowstone." Happy travel planning!

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Yellowstone family vacation planning is fun for the whole family in the months preceding your trip. Discover how to learn more before you go!

04/30/2026

Travel invites us to observe the world more closely and see things from fresh perspectives.

Sometimes that learning happens in big cultural experiences—and sometimes in small moments, like noticing the intricate patterns of a tree.

📸 Olympic National Park

✨ What’s something travel helped you understand in a new way?

04/28/2026

✨ Ignite Your Nights with Stellar Adventures! ✨ Discover how to create your own stargazing tour with our beginner resources, equipment buying tips, trip planning advice, and expert insights on choosing the perfect stargazing tent. Embark on a celestial journey like never before! 🌌🔭✨

🔗 Read the article by guest author Greg Spooner here: https://tripscholars.com/how-to-plan-stargazing-trips/

📸I got this shot when here at Gasworks Park in Seattle! I love the curiosity and excitement it captures!

Make your travel astronomically more interesting by creating your own stargazing tours. Learn how to include astronomy in your trips.

04/27/2026

Travel can be stressful — but gratitude can change everything.
Research shows it reduces stress, improves sleep, and helps us find more joy.

✨In episode 11 of Conversations for Curious Travelers, I share how simple gratitude practices can transform travel (and life), plus a few personal stories and science-backed insights.

🎧 Listen to Travel with Gratitude: Stories, Science & Simple Practices wherever you get your podcasts or at the link in the comments.

04/23/2026

Travel is one of life’s greatest teachers.

This idea is at the heart of everything I do at Trip Scholars.

When we approach the world with curiosity, every place has something to teach us.

Even small moments—like noticing the details of this beautiful calendula flower—can remind us how much there is to learn when we slow down and pay attention.

What’s something travel has taught you?

04/21/2026

I hope Greece is on your dream list of travel destinations! It is an astounding country-- rich in archaeological sites, stunning natural beauty, friendly people, and it is more affordable than many other places in Europe. I have a series of posts about the many things you can do before visiting to enrich your trip to Greece. If you are planning a trip, click this link for all of the best tips. https://tripscholars.com/plan-a-trip-to-greece-the-guide-for-curious-travelers/

The guide for those who travel deeply. Plan a trip to Greece by learning about the archaeology, history, culture & language before you travel.

04/20/2026

I was so grateful to have Jessica Grace Coleman of Movify Your Life join me on Conversations for Curious Travelers. She shares some wonderful advice on how we can plan meaningful movie inspired trips in episode #15.

🎧 Tune wherever you get your podcasts or at the link in the comments.

04/16/2026

Nature is so grounding and reminds us constantly how extraordinary our planet really is.

Walking through places like this slot canyon, I’m always reminded how powerful it can be to slow down, step outside, and spend time in the natural world.

Where is a natural place that has stayed with you long after you left?