A few years ago, I visited Seoul, South Korea. After the requisite jet lag wore off, I was ready to explore the city but came armed with only a smattering of Korean (pretty much enough to find a restroom). This made taxi rides nearly impossible, since most of the drivers only spoke Korean and our communication quickly broke down if…
In the popular imagination, meditation retreats can be uncomfortable and silent places. Meditating for hours on hard floors and not exchanging two words with anyone is certainly the experience some retreats offer, but this isn’t the whole story. If you simply want a boost to your wellbeing rather than dedicate a week to intense spiritual advancement, there’s plenty of retreats…
International travel has a few inherent challenges. You may find yourself communicating in a language you barely speak, sampling new foods you’re not sure about, and dealing with the inevitable fatigue and discomfort of jet lag. Perhaps the biggest challenge of all is what to do in case of a medical emergency. How do you get the help you need…
With the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro coming up soon, we’re now in the midst of what is becoming a biannual tradition of whether or not going to the Games is a good idea – is it safe? Will it be fun, or a logistical nightmare? Does the host country have its act together? If you’re unsure about…
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It’s only appropriate that we say goodbye to the old and welcome the new in a way that’s universally understood: With tons of parties. Whether everyone sings Auld Lang Syne, throws flowers into the sea, or watches a ball drop, every culture and city has its own traditions for kicking off the New Year on the right foot. But wherever…
Last week, we warned you to avoid Egypt because of the violent military crackdown (still good advice). This week, The Philippines are global hot spot to avoid, but this time it’s Mother Nature wreaking havoc. Torrential rains have created chaos in the country, costing millions of dollars in damage, killed at least eight people and pretty much shut down the…
Cheerio! We’re super excited to take you on the latest installment of our healthy travel tours, featuring our favorite trendy-yet-historic, notoriously-rainy-but-beautiful city of London! Over the last two years in particular, London has been in the spotlight for a ton of wonderful reasons: The 2012 Olympics, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, which marked her 60th year on the throne, Downton Abbey…
Welcome to February, generally considered the cruelest month, at least in the northern half of the United States. For much of the country, this is an indoor, sedentary month – perhaps the hardest time of the year to stick to healthy habits. Unless, of course, you can get away to a warmer climate. If you’re a regular reader or a…
The Olympic Games begin Friday in London, and the pomp, pageantry and competition are exciting for everyone who pays even a little bit of attention to sports. It’s also, potentially, a gargantuan headache if you’re headed to London over the next three weeks. So, to help you get around, conduct business and be as safe as possible during the Games,…
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