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…
Have you ever returned from a vacation feeling like you need, well, a vacation? Why is this such a common sentiment amongst travelers? If you feel like you’ve forgotten how to truly relax, you’re probably not too far off. Between the addictive pull of social media and a skewed work/life balance, it’s not surprising we don’t feel rejuvenated after some…
Vacations are a time to unwind and have fun, but getting to your destination may be less than relaxing if you have chronic pain. It can lead to agitation and discomfort, making you want to crawl under the covers instead of soaking up the sun. Follow these five tips for traveling with chronic pain so you can enjoy your trip…
Vacations are a great way to disconnect from your working life and relax. But by the final days of your vacation, you may experience feelings of depression. After the vacation, you may not feel how you imagined you would. This could be a case of post-vacation depression. What is Post-Vacation Depression? Post-vacation depression is a term used to describe the…
Flying is one of those activities that you either love or despise. However, it’s a necessary inconvenience far preferable to spending days cooped up in a car. Despite the relative speed of this mode of travel, most people would prefer to zonk out and wake up at their destination. How do you sleep on a plane? Are there any hacks…
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…
Having irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is no fun. You might feel like you're limited in where you can go and what you can do, especially in the summertime. Heat and diarrhea don't mix, but you don't need to feel confined to your home during the warmer months just because you're worried about a flare-up. You should feel free to travel…
Holidays are supposed to be a joyful break from daily routines, but it doesn’t always feel that way. Sometimes people have to interact with family members, friends or other people who don’t respect their recovery during holiday vacations. These are a few ways I’ve learned to make recovery easier while traveling during the holidays. 1. Create Backup Plans Travel and…
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), there are approximately 1.4 billion international travelers annually—56 times higher than the 25 million annual jet-setters in 1950. While escaping to a foreign land makes for exciting excursions and lifelong memories, having dietary restrictions can hamper your dining experience. Imagine traveling as a vegan and the cook accidentally adds meat, fish…
Unfortunately, climate change shows no signs of slowing down—but neither do travelers. As global tourism increases, the need to reduce our travel emissions and practice greater travel-related sustainability is necessary. In addition to improving the planet’s health, conscious efforts to stay healthy and environmentally accountable are critical in protecting health from climate change impacts. Here are three ways you can…
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