If you suffer from back pain, you know how severely it can interfere with your daily life. When your back is hurting, it’s practically all you can think about. Sitting hurts. Standing hurts. Walking hurts. There’s no escape. And when you’re all excited for a trip to a new destination and find yourself stuck in your hotel all day because…
With airline restrictions changing so frequently, it can be difficult to keep straight what you can and can't bring on your flight, especially when it comes to medical supplies you have to bring on the plane with you. The following tips will help you minimize the hassle you’ll experience going through security and help you avoid misplacing your medicine and…
After many years spent road tripping, catching (and missing) flights and hopping on train cars, I’d like to consider myself a bit of a travel pro. No matter how many trips I take however, traveling always seems to be relentlessly stressful. These days, I’m lucky if I can go a single journey without losing luggage, popping a tire or even…
It’s 2:23 p.m. on a Monday, the first day back at work after a 10-day trip to visit family on the other side of the country. I took the red-eye home—in case you’re not familiar, it’s a flight that takes off in the evening and reaches your destination the next morning. I consider myself a seasoned traveler; I’ve been everywhere…
Every traveler knows that before experiencing the excitement of traveling to a new land, they must also endure the frustration that accompanies waiting in line to pass through airport security. In order to make this time-consuming necessity of travel as quick and painless as possible, many fliers brush up on the regulations published by the Transportation Security Admission, or the…
Going on vacation often means indulgence—luxuries we usually restrain ourselves from like high-calorie foods and lounging around now become everyday occurrences. Getaways in new exotic lands lead even the healthiest individuals to think, “I’m on holiday—I deserve a treat.” One vacation spot that many visitors don’t consider to be a health-conscious destination is Athens, Greece, where the aroma of baklava…
Solo travel is one of the most rewarding things you can do; it provides the opportunity to learn about yourself, other cultures, and leaves you with stories and memories you will carry with you throughout your life. However, I always thought traveling alone as a female would be difficult, dangerous, and lonely. The reality is that solo female travel is…
Football fans around the world are gathering for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. However, it's not all fun and games. Your cybersecurity is at risk and the chance of getting your phone, laptop and other electronic devices hacked is high if you're planning to attend. William Evanina, director of the FBI National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC), warns travelers: “Don’t…
The Eternal City may put a focus on la dolce vita—the “sweet life”—but any visitor should know that Rome is not just the place for delicious pasta and exquisite wine. This ancient city can also be the perfect place to start or continue a healthy lifestyle. When I first began telling friends and family that I was going to spend…
The dry, recirculated air of the aircraft cabin, sitting next to strangers in cramped spaces, active exertions at your destination, and trying exotic foods can all take a toll on the body during travel. Sometimes, it can make you feel like you need to take a vacation after your vacation. Ironically, most of what is involved in recovering from the strain…
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