In The Happy Traveller: Unpacking the Secrets of Better Vacations, psychology professor Dr. Jaime Kurtz applies the large and ever-growing body of research on joy and decision-making to enhance the experience of travel. An avid explorer, study overseas instructor, instructor, and pleasure researcher, Dr. Kurtz shows how anyone who has a holiday in his / her potential can create one of the most meaningful, fulfilling, and joyful experiences possible.

When the price of travel is challenging, getting the most ‘bang for your buck,’ both economically and emotionally, is vital to an ideal travel experience. With a sense of laughter and experience, Dr. Kurtz provides guidance on how to craft your ideal trip, increase your enjoyment before your trip even begins, and actively immerse yourself in a new lifestyle while unplugging from your own technological ties to house. She also explains how exactly to best cherish and share travel moments, how to ease back to your daily life upon coming back, and how exactly to carry the secrets of content travel into every day.