Trying to convince my husband and 3 teenagers to go backpacking was exhausting. I left them behind instead.

Trying to convince my husband and 3 teenagers to go backpacking was exhausting. I left them behind instead.

Wendy Altschuler's teenage sons are less enthusiastic about the outdoors, so she left them at home and went hiking through Death Valley National Park.Wendy AltschulerWendy Altschuler left her husband and three teenagers at home to hike through Death Valley National Park.She went backpacking for three nights with strangers.The trip left her feeling more in control and aware that it's not the type of trip for everyone.It was 3 a.m. and I was awake…

Ibiza is Trying to Convince United Airlines to Start Non-Stop Flights From New York to the Popular Spanish Party Island

The government of Ibiza, the Spanish island in the Balearics once known for its hedonistic party scene and now just as popular for its minimalist luxury vibes, is reportedly trying to convince United Airlines to start a non-stop flight from the US. According to local media reports, the Ibiza Council and the island’s tourism promotion agency are working to secure a non-stop flight from New York to Ibiza, with an aim to get the route launched in t…