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Lessons from the Achuar Tribe

by phyllis, January 11, 2017

We all have a personal narrative, and listening to others’ stories helps us learn more about ourselves. My husband and I, our 4 adult children and 5 grandsons traveled to the basin of the Ecuadorian Amazon River where peace of mind is a natural commodity. It was a breath of fresh air to visit the indigenous Achuar people, as ecological mindfulness and family life are two of their top priorities. They number 6,000 and live on two million acres of ancestral territory, a remote area where they preserve their way … Continue reading →

Posted in adult children, extended family, stress, well-being, your self | Tagged Achuar Tribe, Amazon River, Ecuador, Gondwana Ecotours, Jared Sternberg, Kapawi Lodge and Reserve, travel, traveling with adult children, traveling with grandchildren | Comments Off

Travel for Millennials or Their Moms

by phyllis, August 12, 2015

We created Her Mentor Center in 2000, 15 years ago. And way back then, before blogging was popular, women would tell us their stories and we’d share them on our website. Lately we’ve discovered that, despite all the talk about the generation gap, getting outside of the box is one ideal that Baby Boomers and Millennials share. Here’s one narrative about the lure of travel that might resonate for all: “The bad news came swiftly and unexpectedly – the office was being closed and I was out of a job. … Continue reading →

Posted in adult children, stress, well-being, your self | Tagged Australia, barter society, Her Mentor Center, Millennials, Moms of Millennials, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, travel, travelers, Whose Couch Is It Anyway | Leave a comment

Getting Away

by rosemary, July 23, 2015

“Do everyone a favor – get out of here. Just go away.” Have you heard these words from anyone at your job or at home? If so, they might be giving you some good advice. Americans are known to be hard workers, with the average number of paid vacation days in the U.S. ranking below that of most other developed countries. And, even when employees have accrued them, many don’t take all of their eligible time off. A recent study of American workers found that 15% had not taken any … Continue reading →

Posted in well-being, your self | Tagged adventure, boundaries, employee, family, friends, health, nature, serenity, staycation, stress, travel, trip, vacation, well being | Leave a comment

Virtual Book Tour: Gypsy Nesters

by phyllis, April 22, 2015

Today we are thrilled to host authors Veronica and David James on our blogsite. We will be discussing their book, Going Gypsy: One Couple’s Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at All. It’s the story of life after raising kids that is a celebration of new experiences. On a journey of over ten thousand miles along the back roads of America (and a hysterical, error-infused side trip into Italy), they conquer old fears, see new sights, reestablish bonds with family and friends, and transform their relationships with their three grown children. … Continue reading →