Soles of a Nomad

Travel has a way of revealing things normal life politely hides. When you’re tired, hungry, lost, and making decisions together in unfamiliar places, personality traits quickly shape the whole trip. These eight rules aren’t about gear or booking strategies—they’re about emotional responsibility and how to make travel better for everyone involved.

The family celebrating Yi Peng in Chiang Mai, Thailand As soon as someone finds out you’ve caught the travel bug and been a few places, there’s one dreaded question that always seems to pop up: “What’s your favorite country you’ve ever been to?” I hate this question. It’s like asking which of my kids is my favorite. Or which Beatles song I love most. Or which of my eyes I prefer. There’s no right answer, and honestly, asking the question is just wrong. Mean. Which,