Daphne King

A bustling Christmas market night scene, adorned with twinkling lights and a towering tree, sets a festive mood against the backdrop of warmly lit buildings. How to Travel Lightly (and Joyfully) This Season The holidays bring magic, but also waste. Between travel emissions, hotel energy use, and overconsumption, it’s easy to forget that even joyful journeys leave an impact. This year, let’s travel lighter, on the planet and on ourselves. With home swapping through NOMAD , you can experience...

Waikīkī Beach, Hawaiʻi When vacation homes become investment machines, Hawaiʻi’s residents lose. The picture of Hawaiʻi for many is crystal-clear waters, swaying palms, and island hospitality. But beneath the postcard veneer lies a crisis: local residents increasingly priced out of homes, entire neighborhoods turned into tourist units, and fiscal pressures mounting on island economies built on the business of vacation stays. One of the major drivers? Short-term vacation rentals (STRs). At...

A bustling Christmas market at night, beautifully illuminated with festive lights and decorations, features cheerful crowds exploring stalls filled with goodies, with a Ferris wheel sparkling in the background. Why the Best Present Isn’t a Thing, It’s a Journey We’ve all been there, the wrapping paper pile, the rush to buy “something,” the inevitable question: Will they even use this? This year, more people are saying no to clutter and yes to connection. They’re choosing experiences over...