Are you excited about your vacation to Ireland but less excited about the prospect of winding up in pubs where your only option is to say, “I’ll just have the chips?” While eating at least a few potatoes is probably a rite of passage, visiting Ireland as a vegetarian doesn’t need to limit your experience. Here are some things to…
If you’re an American, a fall foliage trip might evoke specific images of sweaters, coffee, and small towns in New England. But leaves change color worldwide, and there are far-flung places where you can witness the magic of the changing seasons in a new and exciting setting. If you are planning a trip to Asia for the fall, consider elevating…
From straightforward travel guides to personal memoirs, there is no shortage of great travel reads. That’s good news, because it offers countless ways to experience new parts of the world from your own couch. But it can be hard to know where to start. Whether travel books are part of your reading repertoire or you’ve never cracked the spine of…
Road trips are an excellent way to see far-flung sites affordably, but it’s important to ensure your body doesn’t pay a hidden price. According to a recent OnePoll study, 78% of travelers suffer soreness after five hours. Road trips are often longer than that, for multiple days in a row. Don’t worry—here are some easy stretches you can work into…
Between small seats, unclear policies and societal attitudes about fatness, it is not easy for plus-size travelers to board (or stay on) a plane. Over the past decade, seats that were not inclusive to begin with have gotten even smaller. Larger passengers can face complaints from fellow passengers and discrimination from staff, which can increase pre-travel anxiety. If you are…
I’ve always had to be careful about my skin. I’ve long been told that I inherited fair skin from the Irish side of my family. Growing up, I’d watch my siblings (blessed with skin inherited from the Italian half) develop easy tans on vacations while my skin went straight from white to red in the sun. In adulthood, I developed…
Don’t have the budget for an exotic vacation? If there’s anything we’ve learned from the pandemic, it’s that when you can’t go anywhere, it’s even more important to create a refuge in your home. One way to do that is through plants. Bringing a bit of the outside in can instantly boost your mood and remind you of your favorite…
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…
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