This essay is a part of Companion Fare, a series of personal stories about nonromantic love and travel. Despite how it may seem, Holly is not my wife—not legally, at least. But I’m well aware of what ...

My friends and I like to travel together a few times each year, which can be both fun and stressful. However, I've come up with a few simple rules for traveling with others. I always discuss ...

I met some of my closest friends living in Sydney, and most of us live scattered around the US now. Each year, I prioritize taking two to four trips with them, about the same as I take with my family.

The alarm is blaring — BEEP, BEEP, BEEP. My friend, Anne, in the bed next to mine in our hotel room, darts right up, perky as can be. “Wake up, Nat! It’s time to start the day!” she says as she heads ...

A family who had gone on vacation with friends asked for advice after the same group said they wanted to join them on another break - despite their travel styles not matching up.

A mom writing on Reddit shared an unusual experience. She said her daughter was invited to join a friend on a family vacation to Costa Rica — but when her daughter returned, the mom was presented with ...

DEAR ERIC: I am planning a getaway with my best friend from grade school. We live in different parts of the United States but keep in touch and see each other when we can. We want to celebrate each of ...