Are you interested in learning how to improve your diet and overall health? The answer is simple: eat more plants! There is a lot of conflicting information on the internet, and even in the scientific community, regarding nutrition. What to eat, what not to eat, how much is too much, what we’re not getting enough […]

I consider it an absolute privilege to fly around the world at a moment’s notice. But flying, especially on long-haul flights, isn’t always the best activity for our bodies. Long flights can lead to aches, pains, muscle tension, and stiffness all over the body. When I was younger, I used to love flying. Now, in […]

Cusco, Peru, is an ancient city that quite literally takes your breath away. I flew into the city of Cusco after spending an incredible few days in the Amazon Jungle. I spent the first half of my Peru trip in Lima and Puerto Maldonado, both low elevations. In an hour, however, I found myself going […]

Have you ever felt like you struggle with balancing all the indulgences and stress on the body while staying healthy (and regular, if you catch my drift) while traveling? It’s no surprise that our gut health changes while on vacation. Suddenly, we’re in a new environment, open to different habits, trying new things, and tossing […]

I frequently like to share my story and struggles in my blog posts. By doing so, I’m not just vomiting out empty words and impossible tasks but rather providing you with first-hand experience.  I hope, through my stories and road bumps, you see that I too struggled with healthy eating while living life on the […]

So you’ve probably stumbled across about a hundred blog posts about the many health benefits of travel (hell, even I have a post about it). You’ve also probably scrolled through your Instagram feed and come across pictures of influencers in Paris, New Zealand, and Bali shooting some incredible photos of themselves doing some incredible things. […]

The topic of sustainability is becoming more and more prevalent in our daily lives, and for a very good reason. It’s now well known that our earth is screaming for help – and we need to start doing something about it. See also:  The Amazon Rainforest Fire: The Planet’s Cry for Help The use of […]

This October marks one year I’ve been working as a travel nurse, and to be frank; I have no idea where the time has gone! In one year, I’ve worked a total of three travel contracts, lived in three different cities throughout California, traveled to six countries, and met

Writing this post has brought back some horrific memories I’ve worked hard to suppress way into my subconscious. I can share plenty a time when I’ve eaten food overseas and gotten sick with food poisoning (or better known as traveler’s diarrhea).
One that still haunts me to this day is the time

There are many reasons to consider packing at least a handful of healthy travel snacks for your next trip. Packing your own healthy travel snacks will help you resist the temptation to buy something unhealthy (and frankly, quite expensive) while waiting for your flight at