Well, it looks like there’s just no way around it: February is the romance month and that’s that. No matter how much we complain about the forced aspect of the big V day, I think it’s safe to say that most of us enjoy the “holiday,” even if only for the seasonal candy benefits that go […]
Trip Tips
The Five Essentials of Active Travel in Bali
Active travel may mean different things to different people. For some, hiking and biking are great ways to see the local sights while for others, higher risk activities such as sky diving and underwater cave explorations are the only way to travel on the edge. However, for most of us, no matter what activity level […]
One Healthy Change: Gratitude
Gratitude, thankfulness, altruism, kindness—do you know how good these words are for you? No matter which term we use, practicing the concept behind these words is a powerful force for achieving a healthy life. In our busy world, it’s easy to let thankfulness slip a notch or two in the schedule of what’s important. Since […]
Cruising on Royal Princess
Updated 10.01.2017 The 141,000 ton Royal Princess, with 3,560 passengers and 1,200 crew members, is One Big Ship. When Princess Cruises invited me to try out the new Royal Princess Cruise voyage from Venice, Italy, to Istanbul, Turkey, I wasn’t sure if I should say yes. After all, I’ve made it no secret that I’m a […]
Wildlife Watching on Taylor Highway
When Alan and I planned our Alaska Highway road trip adventure, we hoped to see lots of wildlife. Were the highways brimming with animal sightings? Not really. Our total count of wildlife viewings on the road were 3 black bears on the Cassiar Highway, a bald eagle near Dawson city and the reindeer pictured above. […]
One Healthy Change a Month: Using Health Hacks
When I’m at the beach, I enjoy swimming in the ocean. But you won’t find me jumping in all at once. Oh no, I’m a step into the water one toe at a time kind of gal. It’s the same with my health. I’m better at making several small changes instead of one big one. […]
Joint Pain: A Traveler’s Permanent Companion? (Sponsored)
As travelers, we know that all travel is not created equal. While some people are able to splurge on luxury accommodations at the Four Seasons, others are more pressed to find decent lodging on a shoestring budget. And of course, the same goes for our level of activities on a trip. Well, of course, we’re […]
Three Ways To Really Connect With Your Next Destination
There are few feelings as satisfying as making the final preparations for a trip you’ve been planning for a while. After the reservations are made and flights booked, the next step normally entails using a variety of travel resources to make some sort of loose itinerary for the upcoming trip. However, there are many ways […]
One Healthy Change: Disconnect
I don’t know about you but in today’s multi-tasking society where we’re always connected via smartphone, laptop and iPad, my mind never wants to turn off. It affects my sleep, energy level, attention span, personal interactions and mood. Does this happen to you? Would you like to unwind, de-stress and perhaps add to your longevity? […]
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