You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Danielle Elderkin, who, along with her husband ...

Bri Macdonald threw herself into the deep end this summer. She spent two months alone on a remote island in Ontario, Canada. There, she learned skills such as driving a boat and surviving in solitude.

Global travelers often skip the standard luxury hotels to find remote spots with a slower pace. Many people now choose small buildings made from local wood instead of large concrete resorts. These ...