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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
Now that many companies are offering the opportunity to work remotely, people who would never have considered becoming a digital nomad are enjoying the opportunity to work from another country. After all, why suffer through a snowy winter or scorching summer when you could work from the Bahamas instead—and bring your family along? There’s just one hiccup. Except in very…
Some healthy travel tips apply no matter where you’re traveling in Mexico. You’ve likely heard not to drink the tap water. But depending on where exactly your travels take you, there are a few additional things to be aware of. If you’re heading to the coast, you’ll want to make sure you know whether the ocean is safe to swim…
Going to the beach is one of the best family getaways you can take, even if you have a little one who can’t quite enjoy the surf or build sandcastles yet. The fresh air and laidback time together as a family can do wonders for everyone’s mental and physical wellbeing. Traveling anywhere with an infant involves a bit of preparation…
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