Sometimes a book’s travel spirit lives not only in voyages to faraway places through the pages, but also in travels through time or journeys of self-discovery. Last month, we shared some of our favorite books about traveling. Here are five more of our favorite travel books, perfect for days stuck at home, daydreaming about worldly adventures. 1. Let the Great…
It can be hard to find adventures with so many travel restrictions and mandates in place because of COVID-19. How can you satisfy your wanderlust spirit while still maintaining social distance and other health precautions? While we usually share international travel tips with you here at Healthy Travel Blog, we want you to stay safe and healthy. So here are…
Have you ever wanted to learn how to Flamenco with a Spanish dancer, take a pasta-making class with an Italian grandmother or meditate with a Japanese Buddhist monk? Now might be the perfect time to do it. Thanks to Airbnb’s new online experiences, you can check off bucket-list items without leaving the comfort (or safety) of your home. Here are…
Books are the perfect way to get away without actually going anywhere. If you're looking for an adventure without leaving your couch, here are five books you need to check out. 1. The Beach by Alex Garland A backpackers classic, The Beach encompasses the spirit of Thailand and, through it, illustrates the soul-searching and human connection that are fundamental to…
Staying home doesn’t mean you can’t experience the world. Here are 10 spectacular destinations to check out on Google Maps. 1. The Colosseum Located in Rome, Italy, The Colosseum is the oldest surviving amphitheater in the world, built around 70 BC. At the time it was built, it was the largest amphitheater, holding up to 80,000 spectators for events like…
It’s mid-February, which means that winter is (finally, maybe) drawing to a close — for Americans, anyway. It’s also the time we set aside to celebrate romantic relationships, to the tune of pink roses, bounteous boxes of chocolates and saccharine candy hearts. Saint Valentine’s Day has actually been celebrated for centuries as a feast day in the Christian church before…
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, has been creating headlines for the past few weeks. As the virus continues to spread, it’s important to take precautions to ensure the health of you and your family members––especially if you’re planning on traveling. While travel to Wuhan and the entirety of China has been suspended, the virus…
This year, it’s going to be different. In 2020, we’re all going to work hard, quit those bad habits and be better people in general. And for those of us who travel, this is the time when we resolve to keep our cool in the security line, behave ourselves on the airplane and eat more healthily when we’re away from…
Turquoise waters and white sandy beaches, 90-degree days and tropical breezes. It’s the stuff of vacation brochures and the dream of many a landlocked traveler with two weeks of downtime to spend in a luxurious location. So imagine my surprise when I stepped out on my balcony in a little beach town near Playa del Carmen, Mexico to…brown water, a…
You know that sense of rejuvenation you feel after a weekend at the beach? Most people attribute it to time spent with loved ones in the sun, away from the stresses of daily life. But according to science, there’s actually another reason why you leave the shore feeling like a brand new person: the ocean. You may be familiar with…
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