The Economics of Travel and Happiness (2920)

Did you know that those who travel are 7% happier than those who stay at home (Washington State University)? 

The overwhelming majority of travelers say that their travel memories are among the happiest ones of their lives; and, as our guest Eric Weiner tells us, even delays and other snafus can over time be recalled as blissful.

Joining Host Jim Falk to talk about happiness, productivity and his new travel venture, Bliss Tours, is Eric Weiner. Eric is the author of several captivating books, including The Geography of Bliss.

A former NPR reporter/journalist and a philosophical traveler who’s explored the world, Eric shares his discoveries on happiness and how it can increase productivity and our overall satisfaction with life.

For many of us, travel and happiness go together. The pandemic, caused cabin fever preventing us from seeing our families and friends. It also collapsed the travel industry. The good news is the rebound is here and it’s expected that international tourist travel will be back at pre-Covid levels in 2024.

Want to be even happier? Join us this coming Sunday, to learn how you can increase your own happiness and productivity through travel.

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