Being a travel nurse, I’ve run into my fair share of “odd” destinations here in California. I am someone who is not always content with common, run-of-the-mill travel destinations. Instead, I sometimes would rather visit more intimate and untouched areas. So, if you’re anything like me, and like

A comprehensive guide for those wanting to experience the REAL Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany! Let’s start with its weird history: Despite its misleading name, Germany’s Oktoberfest festival typically starts on the third weekend of September and ends

Are you one of the many individuals who believe that travel is out of the realm of possibility for you? I grew up in a home that rarely traveled. Coming from a family that separated when I was only five years old– both my parents had to do what they could to make ends meet.

After coming home from an unforgettable vacation, sometimes the mere thought of getting back into your exercising routine seems a bit daunting. Although a great boost for your mental health and well being, vacations and travel adventures can put a dent in your physical health—and that’s okay.

As a responsible traveler, you arrive in the airport at the airline’s recommended time frame- 2 hours for domestic or 3 hours for international. To your pleasant surprise, you zipped through check-in and TSA security with plenty of time to spare! Now, you find yourself with over an hour

The decision to jump… It was the end of the second to last semester of nursing school. I had been diligently studying for my finals—when my mind started to wonder. I usually lose focus after roughly 45 minutes of intense studying, so I decided to take a break and check on my emails.

I was inspired to write this post after visiting my boyfriend’s family in Wisconsin last weekend. It was a huge family outdoor BBQ to celebrate all the June and July birthdays in the family. One thing I instantly noticed; was how PREVALENT the mosquitoes were this summer! As soon as I stepped outside, the

Have you ever looked at your face under the florescent lighting of an airport bathroom—and after a long-haul flight noticed every zit, bump, scar, freckle, mole, blackhead, dry patch, and wrinkle SINCE BIRTH has just reappeared all on your face? I know I have on numerous

As a registered nurse and frequent traveler, I tend to get asked questions related to travel health and wellness quite often. Some of these questions are very specific to the individual—and therefore need to be followed up by their own private doctor or nurse practitioner.
Some are very common, universal questions

Traveling with back pain can make sitting on an endlessly long plane ride or lugging around a heavy suitcase feel like torture. That doesn’t mean your backache should prevent you from exploring the world. The following tips will help you support your spine and reduce your pain when you travel. Before reading, please note: These tips