Archive for Category: "Health & Fitness"
Travel Tip: Winter Sun Protection
Now that we’re well into winter, it’s easy to forget that the sun can be just as damaging as on hot summer days. You really shouldn’t overlook the importance of protecting yourself no matter what the thermometer says. When you head to the ski slopes, keep in mind that fresh winter snow can reflect as [...]
Travel Tip: Traveling And Addiction
If you’ve ever dealt with addiction issues, you know that traveling can pose some real concerns. But that doesn’t mean you have to be limited in your lifestyle—you just have to think creatively. One approach is to surround yourself with like-minded people. Sober Vacations brings together those in recovery and includes several 12-step meetings a [...]
Travel Tip: Altitude Sickness Prevention
Believe it or not, you don’t need to climb to the top of Mount Everest or ski the highest mountain to get altitude sickness. It may surprise you to learn that you can feel the effects at much lower elevations. And it can happen when or where you least expect it. We’re talking cities like [...]
Transformational Travel: Three Life-Changing Vacations and Retreats
Everyone hopes that a vacation will change their life, but some programs are actually designed to be transformational. Fit Globetrotter Dena Rochwerger-Braun investigates three vacations where personal growth and change is paramount. It seems like now more than ever people are just plain stuck. Maybe we were one of the many who lost our jobs, or [...]
Sweat Lodges: Transformational Travel or Dangerous Gimmick?
Sweat lodges – handmade dome structures that house Native American sweat ceremonies – have become increasingly popular over the years in non-native populations. Many swear by the healing properties of sweats, and now they’re more accessible than ever. Travel Correspondent Wendy Wegner finds out if growing awareness of sweat lodges is helping more people, or [...]
Travel Tip: How Your Health on The Road Benefits From These Apps
If you’ve ever dealt with health issues, you already know that technology can be a lifesaver. So why not use technology to help stay healthy on the road? A handful of companies have created apps for diabetes management, so you can track your levels on the go. But the drawback is most of them require [...]
Travel Tip - How Your Health on The Road Benefits From These Apps Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadCar-Free Ways to Explore Santa Fe, New Mexico
As fall cools the Southwest, now is the time to consider leaving your car behind and setting out on a walking, biking or even a completely car-free vacation. Jamie Stringfellow, co-founder of WeekendWalk.com, offers up guided and self-guided car-free adventures in our country’s oldest capital. Santa Fe, the second-oldest incorporated city in the country, also [...]
Travel Tip: Traveling with Food Allergies
If you have to deal with food allergies, you know that traveling and dining out can be a real hassle. But between increased awareness and common sense, you can make the process a little easier. What makes allergies especially tricky is when language barriers make it difficult to communicate your needs. One helpful resource is [...]
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