Jersey Journey
A confirmed New Jersey boy finds unspoiled beauty, charm, and fun (and sees his home in a whole new way) after a six-town trek along the famed Jersey Shore

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Shipwrecked
Inspiring and harrowing, this tale of survival following the dramatic sinking of the M.S. Explorer will have you headed for the lifeboats

Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp
Amateur rockers unearth a new side of themselves
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Flowin' in the Wind
Adventurers 50-plus are getting high on kiteboarding. Plus, online-extra video: "Chasing the Wind" in Cape Hatteras

India: A Goddess Is Born
A stressed-out traveler embarks on a quest for inner peace—and she's got only five frantic days to do it. Plus: Group tours to India

Volunteering
Our writer went to Costa Rica to teach but learned a few lessons of his own. Is a volunteer vacation right for you?
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Online Extra: The Adventures of Stan & Marcia
Meet a couple who retired at 60, sold their house and belongings, and have been globetrotting and volunteering for nine years

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