Media Mentions

Vox. How Solar Eclipse Tourism Became Big Business. 4/4/24.

The New York Times. A Buddy-Buddy Honeymoon. 11/30/23.

The Wall Street Journal. Work…from Anywhere. Tips from Travelers Who Do “Workcations” Right. 9/14/23.

Shondaland. The Art of Friendship: How to Travel Together. 8/10/23.

The New York Times. How to Make a Staycation Feel Like an Actual Break. 7/8/23.

Runner’s World. 7 Tips on Finding Joy in Running, from a Happiness Researcher. 3/2/23.

ABC News. Practicing Hygge Can Help You Beat the Winter Blues. Here’s How. 12/28/22.

The New York Times. How to Actually Enjoy the Holidays. 12/7/22.

The Washington Post. 7 Ways to Make Your Apartment Happier, According to Mental Health Pros. 11/29/22.

The Toronto Star. It Was the First Time I Felt My Type-A Sensibilities Slip Away… 10/21/22.

The Washington Post. Everyday Life Coach. 10/13/22.

InStyle. Here’s How to Combat Travel Anxiety, According to Psychologists. 5/17/22.

InStyle. Is It Finally Time to Time to End the Travel-Shaming? 2/25/22.

National Geographic Traveler. Four Ways Families Can Become Happier Travelers–According to Researchers. 2/23/22.

The Washington Post. How to Avoid Travel Regret. 1/13/22.

Well + Good. How to Keep Back-to-Work Anxiety from Ruining Those Last Precious Moments of Time Off. 11/28/21.

The New York Times. Here’s Why You Always Have Room for Pie. 11/25/21.

The Washington Post. Travel Changes You. Here’s How. 10/7/21.

The New York Times. Join the Fresh Start Challenge (Day 8: Take a Gratitude Photo). 5/26/21.

The New York Times. The Other Side of Languishing Is Flourishing. Here’s How to Get There. 5/4/21.

HuffPost. The Psychological Benefits of Having Things Look Forward to. 5/21/20.

Women’s Health. A Hobby Is the Exact Escape You Need Right Now. Here’s How to Get Started. 4/23/20.

CBC. Why Getting that Perfect Instagram Photo Might Be Bad for your Vacation. 8/4/19.

Time. How to Take a Relaxing Vacation Without Stressing about Work. 6/4/19.

Forbes. The Perfect 2-Week Vacation According To Science. 6/30/18.

The Wall Street Journal. Why Even Control Freaks Are Opting for “Surprise Vacations”. 3/8/18.

Travel + Leisure. How I (Almost) Ruined My Solo Trip to Paris. 9/14/17.

Conde Nast Traveler. Science Says This Is How Long Your Vacation Should Be. 9/5/17

Conde Nast Traveler. How to Be Happier When You Travel. 8/31/17.

Shape. How to Turn Your Next Trip Into a Self-Care Vacation. 8/22/17.

WINA. The Happy Traveler. 7/12/17.

Health. How to Bring Good Vibes Back to Your “Real Life.” 7/4/17.

CBS News. 5 Money Tips for Savoring Your Summer Vacation. 6/22/17.

Conde Nast Traveler. How Travel Leads to Stronger Romantic Relationships. 6/22/17.

The Greater Good Science Center. Four Reasons Why Endings Can Make You Happier. 6/19/17.

The Greater Good Science Center. Eight Steps to a Happier Vacation. 6/13/17.

Sunday Morning Wake-Up Call. Unpacking the Secrets of Better Vacations. 6/4/17.

The Adventure Sports Podcast. Learning to Travel Happier. 5/22/17.

Smarter Travel. 9 Ways You’re Making Travel Miserable. 5/3/17.

Wisconsin Public Radio. Researcher Offers Tips for a Happier Vacation. 5/3/17.

Live Happy. 5 Reasons You Need a Vacation. 5/1/17.

Business Insider. 5 Lessons to Help You Save Money on Travel Without Even Noticing. 3/18/17.

The Daily Mail. Lagom is the New Scandinavian Happiness Fad. 1/15/17

Self. 3 Ways to Make the Holidays Less Stressful Next Year. 12/27/16.

Staunton NewsLeader. How Not to Let Election Season Ruin Pursuit of Happiness. 10/18/16.

Wallethub. 2016’s Happiest States in America. 9/12/16.

Business Insider. 6 Signs Your Hobby Is Helping Your Career. 8/13/16.

Women’s Health. Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Skip Vacation. 8/1/16

Wanderful. How to Cope with Travel FOMO. 6/22/16

The Week. How Travel Treats My Anxiety Better than Antidepressants. 6/15/16.

Fox News Magazine. 8 Travel Tips to Keep New Couples from Ripping Each Other’s Heads Off. 6/9/16

Quartz. The Untranslatable Scandinavian Words for Coziness Describe a Very Particular Winter Joy. 1/23/16

U.S. News and World Report. 5 Ways to Maintain Your Vacation Happiness. 1/4/16

Prevention. 8 Ways to Beat a Rotten Mood in 60 Seconds or Less. 8/22/15

Reader’s Digest. 10 Surprising Ways to Be Happier Without Really Trying. n.d.