It’s happened to me too many times to admit. On an early morning travel day, I’ll wake up, take my medication, run around filling my suitcase with final items, and rush out toward the airport, only to realize the next day that I left my pill bottles at home. Travel can be good for your mental health, but only if…
If you observe Lent, you are now in sacrifice mode, staring down several weeks of not eating meat on Fridays. This can be simple enough if you are cooking for yourself, but what if you are traveling, or otherwise have plans to dine out on a Friday? Not only will you need to order differently, but you’ll have to watch…
Valentine’s Day is coming. Know what that means? The much-more-fun Galentine’s Day is also coming! Popularized by the super-positive Parks and Recreation character Leslie Knope, Galentine’s Day has taken on a life of its own because, well, it’s a great idea. Celebrating your best girlfriends is a great alternative to focusing on the state of your romantic life. Plus, there’s…
It may be overwhelming (in a tasty way) to think about the sheer variety of bread across world cultures. While different types of bread have varying health benefits, the breaking of bread is symbolic across cultures, representing a coming together, an exchange of company as well as food. But don’t make the mistake of going to a brand new country…
The holiday season is difficult for many. According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 38% of people say their stress increases during the holiday season. It’s no wonder: high expectations, the pressures of gift-giving or the interpersonal challenges of large family gatherings could all come up around a holiday. And that’s without adding a new location to the…
Holiday shopping can feel overwhelming in the best of times. If you’re abroad and buying for people on a different continent, it can be hard to know where to start. Whether you’ll be traveling home for the holidays or sending gifts to your loved ones overseas, here are some tips to keep in mind to make the process easier. Gift…
Did you know that Starbucks’ most popular seasonal beverage, the pumpkin spice latte (or PSL for those in the know) has been around since 2003? With more pumpkin spice-flavored foods and beverages added each year, the endless press of the PSL does not seem to be going away. But as we approach the twentieth year of PSL popularity, you might…
When you’re gluten-free, traveling internationally can be a challenge. Not all countries have the same level of awareness about celiac disease and gluten sensitivities, or education about what gluten-free really means. Plus, language barriers can make it harder to communicate your needs to servers at restaurants or read ingredient lists in grocery stores. There are ways to visit places where…
The idea of returning to work after the acute phase of an illness is a modern, Western phenomenon. In the Victorian era, it was common to have a long period of convalescence—a time of recovery and recuperation—following an illness. In the absence of today’s modern medical cures, patients suffering from a variety of ailments were prescribed a long trip to…
We all know summer people. You know, the people who wait all year to swim and barbeque. And then there are people who hate being sweaty, who spend June, July and August pining for cold breezes, hot beverages and sweater weather. Cool-weather people, we see you! We want you to enjoy your summer, too. We’ve put together a list of…
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