Traveling can be exhilarating, but it’s generally physically demanding. If many young, healthy leisure globetrotters find it exhausting, people with arthritis will find lengthy road trips and extended flights even more taxing. I know this firsthand because I’ve traveled a lot with my parents, who’ve been dealing with joint inflammation since their mid-40s. I’ve seen them try every trick in…
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…
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…
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…
Flying to Europe is an exciting adventure that not many people get to experience in their lives. Still, as exciting as it is, you also need to remember to stay within your budget so you can experience everything you want to. These tips for booking flights to Europe will help you secure your airline tickets without going too far over…
While dental care may not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning a getaway, your oral health should be a priority during your travels. A toothache or gingivitis could really damper your fun, so careful planning is essential to maintain healthy teeth wherever you go. Here are six tips to follow for good oral health while traveling. …
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…
One in three adults in the U.S. doesn’t get the recommended amount of sleep each night. But sleep plays a vital role in your overall well-being. Inadequate sleep can negatively affect your heart, respiratory system, metabolism, immune system and cognitive function, including thinking, memory and mood. Considering the importance of sleep, it’s no surprise that the latest trend in travel…
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…
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