Returning home after an awesome trip is tough; when you’re a couple, it can be even harder.
Don’t let your relationship fall into a post-travel rut.
After weeks or months of all day face-time in exotic destinations—along with the intimacy (good and bad) that it creates—going back to the drudgery of cubicle life can put a serious damper on even the strongest relationships.
Staying with a host family can be such a great experience, it’s hard to know how to thank your hosts properly.
Photo by Orin Optiglot
The best memories of my recent trip to Ecuador come from the family in Quito that graciously opened their home to me.
After nearly two months of traveling, home-cooked meals and real beds with clean sheets were just what I needed. Plus, my host-family had lived in Quito for decades and were eager to share their city with me.
I’m typing in a cozy armchair in front of the fireplace in my Uncle’s house in Connecticut, recovering from Thanksgiving dinner and the traditional family football game.
By the time you read this roundup, though, I’ll be in Buenos Aires, struggling with Spanish and taking in a whole new world.
One of the glorious things about travel is the shift in perspective that accompanies a change in place. Seeing the world from a different angle is a revelatory experience that adds depth and wisdom to our lives. Ideally, the effects of this experience linger long beyond the trip itself, informing and contextualizing our idea of “home”.
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