travel

The ultimate test of a compatible relationship is whether you can stand to travel together.

Loving thy self responsibility
Loving thy self responsibility is not a phrase I grew up believing. It sounded romantic. Decorative. Almost soft. But what I was living inside was not soft.
By Randolphe Tanoguem16 days ago in Humans
Access Denied
When people are asked to write about inequality, it’s very tempting to go straight for capitalism. A lot of online activists would jump at that opportunity immediately. And yes, the global economic system is unequal — often by design. But there’s another inequality that affects people far more personally and far more physically, and that’s accessibility.
By Ashyr H.17 days ago in Humans
What Are the Must-See Attractions at Playa Uvita, Costa Rica
The first time I set foot on Playa Uvita, I was immediately captivated by its raw, untouched beauty. Unlike the more crowded beaches in Costa Rica, Uvita feels like a hidden gem where the ocean, forest, and wildlife come together in perfect harmony.
By Amanda Glen18 days ago in Humans
How Can You Plan a Trip Around October Weather in Punta Cana?
The first time I thought about visiting Punta Cana in October, I almost changed my plans because of what I had heard about the rainy season. Then I looked deeper, understood the weather pattern, and realized October can actually be one of the smartest months to plan a trip if you know how to work with the climate instead of worrying about it.
By Amanda Glen21 days ago in Humans
What the System Forces You to Become
The Question the System Replaces By the time a person has passed through employment law, healthcare coverage rules, unemployment insurance, disability determination, and benefit eligibility, the relevant question has already shifted without ever being stated out loud. It is no longer whether the system helped or failed them. It is whether they managed to remain legible long enough to survive it. Each institutional layer imposes requirements that appear reasonable when viewed in isolation, yet become coercive when experienced sequentially:
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast23 days ago in Humans
Forgiveness Is Not a Prerequisite for Healing
There is a persistent cultural belief often framed as callow wisdom that forgiveness is necessary for healing. Survivors are told that to move forward, they must “let go,” “make peace,” or forgive those who have harmed them. This belief is not only inaccurate; for many survivors but it is also actively harmful.
By Cadma24 days ago in Humans
The Color Line Within the Color Line
Colorism is often described as a preference for lighter skin within communities of color. Yet this definition, while accurate, is incomplete. Colorism is not merely an aesthetic bias or cultural quirk. It is a social technology one that developed within colonial and racial hierarchies to maintain systems of white supremacy without constant direct enforcement. At its core, colorism is a structure that rewards proximity to whiteness and punishes distance from it. It operates through psychological conditioning, social incentives, and internalized hierarchies. Over time, it becomes self-sustaining: communities begin to reproduce the same divisions that were originally imposed upon them.
By Cadma24 days ago in Humans
Gen Z Is No Longer Getting their Driver’s License
For decades, learning how to drive was a rite of passage. Turning 16 meant freedom, independence, and your first taste of adulthood behind the wheel. But something has shifted. A growing number of young people — especially Gen Z — are delaying getting their driver’s licenses or skipping it entirely. Instead, they’re tapping a screen, booking an Uber, and letting someone else handle the road.
By AnthonyBTV24 days ago in Humans
THE LEATHERMAN
In the mid-1800s, residents of rural New York and Connecticut began to notice something strange... not all at once, and not dramatically.
By Veil of Shadows24 days ago in Humans
Prayers That Go Deeper Than Politics
Prayers for safety, prayers for peace, Prayers that violence would finally cease. Prayers for realization, hearts made aware,
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast26 days ago in Humans
How Can Travelers Make the Most of a Trip to Playa Hermosa?
The moment you arrive in Playa Hermosa and feel the warm Pacific breeze on your face, you realize this is the kind of place where you are meant to slow down and truly enjoy every part of your trip.
By Amanda Glen28 days ago in Humans
Why Is the Cancun Underwater Museum a Great Experience for Kids and Families?. AI-Generated.
The first time I visited the Cancun Underwater Museum with my family, I was amazed at how something so unusual could capture the attention of both kids and adults alike. It’s not just a museum, it’s a whole underwater world waiting to be explored.
By Amanda Glenabout a month ago in Humans