The dog days of August have caused eLIFE's Jim Warren to contemplate the difference being "living" and "existing." Are you "living" your life or just "existing?" Read how Jim is marking the quality of his own life.

When you hear the word luxury, what comes to mind? The luxury traveler, contrary to popular belief, values substance over style and quality over conspicuous consumption or spending. Luxury is more about the ability to realize one's own passion, not about brand names and place.