If you’re thinking about taking a week long vacation, why not make it two? According to a new report on the interconnection between travel and health, there are some serious health benefits to traveling. The report from the Global Commission on Aging, the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, and the U.S. Travel Association uncovers a link between traveling and better…
If you’ve paid even a little bit of attention to the news for the last week, you know that there are plenty of angry people out there, and they’re not gonna take it anymore. The headlines have been filled with stories of protests in Kiev, Ukraine and Caracas, Venezuela, as well as the very sudden mass resignation of the Egyptian…
Halfway through the semester after a long weekend in Dublin, it hit me. I had been studying abroad for 5 weeks, and my body was clearly revolting. My skin was breaking out, my face felt puffy all the time, and the struggle to get my jeans on every morning was getting more and more frustrating. Coming back to Barcelona after…
If you are among the millions of Americans with hearing loss, you probably know all too well how stressful traveling can be. Not hearing when your flight is called, losing your hearings aids in an unknown area, or even forgetting to pack the right supplies are all common fears people with hearing loss face. However, just because you have hearing…
If you’ve been invited to a destination wedding, chances are you’re pretty pumped for the mini-vacation/celebration. Whether you’ll be celebrating love on a Caribbean beach or in a villa in the Tuscan countryside, there’s plenty to look forward to when planning your trip. Aside from actually booking your flight and accommodations and selecting the perfect outfit, you should also prepare…
Some trips are designed for exploration. Others, for trying new things. And then there are the vacations where the main goal is to get a little rest and relaxation—and there’s nothing wrong with that. So what are some of the best destinations for a stress-free trip? Check out our list below: Tuscany What’s more relaxing than kicking back in a…
As spring draws near, many people are thinking about traveling and vacations. We book our tickets, choose our lodging, plan our itinerary, and then we start making a list of all the supplies we need to pack. We plan how many sets of clothes we’ll need, what kind of gear we should bring to account for the weather, what medications…
Peking duck, originally prepared for emperors during the imperial era, is now considered a traditional classic dish in Hong Kong. Though this dish takes a considerable amount of time to prepare, that’s part of what makes it so special, and so impressive. None of the steps require much skill, though your dinner guests will think you’re a culinary master. Though…
When the weather gets cold and the snow begins to fall, most weekend warriors enjoy winter activities such as skiing or ice-skating. But then there are those who refuse to accept that it’s winter. And out of their stubbornness, these hybrid winter activities (possible contenders for the 2018 Winter Olympics?) were brought to life: Ski Biking/Snowscooting If you think regular…
Whether you’re getting ready for Valentine’s Day, planning your honeymoon, or hoping for a brief romantic getaway with your boo, finding the perfect destination that offers the right balance of charm and seclusion can be difficult. While any trip is gong to be great as long as your love is there (cheesy, I know), here are the top romantic destinations…
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