Travel also provides one of the greatest gifts to our minds: relief from chronic stress. Stepping away from daily responsibilities allows the nervous system to reset. Whether listening to ocean waves, wandering through a forest, or enjoying the rhythm of a new city, travel creates moments of peace that help lower stress and restore emotional balance.

A sweet memory of this day, July 2nd, some time ago. I sat quietly on the balcony in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to watch the sky surrender to the sea in shades of gold and amber. There was a battle of the water falling from the clouds and the flickering rays of sunshine.