It’s a form of travel that is socially distant, cheap, and well-ventilated. Travel will look different once this pandemic concludes. I suspect many people will… Read More »Are we on the verge of camping’s golden age?
“Be like a squirrel” and other advice for unexpectedly difficult times. The coronavirus pandemic has made people realize how dependent they are on the outside… Read More »6 ways to build resilience at home
This is our chance to commit to new ways of moving around the planet. I’ve been thinking a lot about travel lately, which is ironic… Read More »3 more rules for sustainable tourism
Only it can provide the rejuvenation and entertainment that cannot be found elsewhere. My favorite bike route meanders through a forest for several miles, before… Read More »People are realizing how badly they need nature
The origins of Joseph Pilates’ regimented workout program began when he was sequestered in an internment camp in England during WWI. I approach any exercise… Read More »The surprising link between Pilates and the 1918 flu pandemic
The Icelandic Forestry Service is giving lessons in hugging trees, literally, and we are here for it. During New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s daily coronavirus… Read More »Iceland recommends hugging trees instead of people
Thankfully supermarkets are still open while we’re on coronavirus lockdown; but shopping now requires new protocols. When we first started hearing about quarantines and lockdowns,… Read More »How to grocery shop safely during COVID-19
Here’s advice from people who know a lot about living in solitary, confined spaces. There’s a wonderful article in the Guardian about how people survive… Read More »Thoughts on coping with isolation
If you need to be out and about during physical distancing, please mind your sidewalk manners. Over the weekend I needed supplies, so I ventured… Read More »Sidewalk etiquette in the time of COVID-19
A new study finds that it is unlikely that infected patients are shedding the virus through their tears. While it is certain that the new… Read More »Can coronavirus spread through tears?