Here is a list* of things I learned on my summer vacation in Lesvos, Greece in June. I spent three delicious weeks there to celebrate my 50th birthday, be alone, and spend time with two sisters, one brother-in-law, one nephew, and two friends who joined me after the first ten solo days.

I learned:

The island life is perfect for a restful, slow vacation.The plane ticket is the most expensive part of the trip because accommodation and food is way cheaper than vacationing at home.Jetlag is the ...