"Call
it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family.
Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you
need one."
~ Jane Howard
In the 3rd millennium, we're designing ways
to travel that weave us more deeply into life's web. People are opening their
hearts and homes to intrepid travelers from around the world. Airbnb is in nearly
200 countries and expanding by the micro-minute. FriendsinRoute.com caters to
travelers over forty, with the same basic concept: stay in a homey environment
instead of a sterile hotel, and learn about your destination from the inside
out.
This Earth Trek might be the ultimate social network.
Because we're searching for something beyond simple travel comfort.
We're all driven by
a fundamental need to be heard, acknowledged and loved. One of the greatest
challenges is remaining present, open and loving when the other party — often a
family member — can rapidly reduce us to a needy,
sensitive child. When another's reality clashes with ours, we must find a way
to bridge the chasm. And sometimes the people who share our DNA are harder to
reach than strangers. READ MORE