Sometimes a place feels familiar before you know why. We never planned to stop in Cochem, Germany. It was supposed to be nothing more than a place to break up the long drive from Stuttgart to Amsterdam. We made a last-minute hotel booking for just one night along the river before continuing on to the next adventure. But the moment we arrived, something felt different. As we pulled into town that evening, I looked across the Moselle River and saw a glowing castle perched high

Finding meaning in travel- both near and far I used to think travel meant having to go somewhere far away. To a different country with a different language. Or someplace that gave me a completely new experience. While I have been lucky enough to have those adventures, what I've come to realize over time is that some of the most meaningful travel experiences don't require a plane ticket at all. In fact, they often occur much closer to home. Before living overseas, I don't thin