The Big Island of Hawaii is the healthy traveler’s mecca. This past summer, a few friends and I packed our bags and went looking for adventure in the South Pacific, and we definitely got our fill. From the hot, dry beaches of Kailua-Kona to the lush rainforests of Kilo, the Big Island really does have something for everyone. When you’re…
As a Westerner, your trip to Asia will be filled with exciting new experiences as well as a few challenges. The time difference, new foods, and complex itineraries can throw even the most experienced traveler for a loop. Perhaps the biggest challenge of all, however, will be the different customs and traditions you’ll encounter along the way. Navigating them successfully…
Practical Advice from Experts, Parents and Travel Veterans When adults travel abroad for the first time, the experience frequently becomes a cornerstone event in their lives. It may be as part of a college exchange program, a business trip during their first job, or perhaps a honeymoon. Almost invariably, the time spent out of the country is memorable and rewarding.…
The Middle East may seem off limits to some female travelers – there are vast cultural differences in attitudes toward women and women aren’t usually seen traveling alone in these countries. However, women don’t have to miss out on visiting these fascinating countries. You can still safely travel to the Middle East with some research, common sense and respect for…
The perception of climbing a mountain is that it’s dangerous, difficult and that it pushes you to the limits of your physical and mental abilities. That can be the case in some extreme cases, such as Mount Everest, but that’s actually not the norm. There are mountains all around the world that are so safe and manageable to climb, that…
During her journey and training to become a yoga instructor, Erin Larsen’s teacher for three years told her that she must go to India. “I was devoted to the practice, therefore I must go to the birthplace of yoga,” she says. Larsen saved money for two years to fund the five months she would spend in India and the month…
When people set New Year’s Resolutions to get fit or lose weight, it’s usually with the best intentions to get healthier and stronger. Unfortunately, most people don’t end up following through with their resolution – maybe the goal was too vague, too out of reach or you just didn’t have a good plan in place to set you up for…
We are constantly running – rushing to get the kids to school on time, sitting in traffic to get to the office, stressing out over bottom lines and deadlines at work, racing home to get kids to all of their extracurricular activities and putting dinner on the table. Once you finally get into bed at night, you pass out as…
Just after Easter, the most important holiday on the Catholic calendar, a geologist announced he had new evidence that indicated a spot in East Jerusalem is Jesus Christ’s burial place. The claim that this is the site, which is a concrete slab between two housing blocks, isn’t new – the claim is decades old, but the new evidence could make…
The next stop on our 5 Healthy Days Tour is Shanghai, the most populous city in China. Travelers are drawn here due to its constant development. Modern and traditional culture and architecture collide in this city, creating a unique and interesting trip. This city is known for its historical landmarks and its modern and expanding skyline. Not only does this…
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