Camping on the ground was so last year… and the thousands of years before then. The latest camping style that’s all the rage? Tree camping. Although there’s not much else to say about what it is (it’s literally camping in a tree), tree camping can be a fun and unique way to change up your usual travel experience this summer.…
To many, a plot of land is more than an area of dirt and grass—it’s a blank canvas that holds endless opportunities for creating beautiful gardens and landscapes. But in addition to being something aesthetically pleasing, gardens also can be important extensions of a country’s culture; styles, designs, and elements used are often unique to each, and there’s a lot…
Summertime in Croatia offers long sun-soaked days, balmy temperatures, and a bounty of fresh colorful produce. Tomatoes in particular shine, boasting sweet and mellow flavors, bright colors, and ample health benefits. Lycopene, the tomato’s health claim to fame, helps protect against cancer and cell decay, protects the functions of the heart, and gives the skin a healthy glow. Cooking tomatoes…
It’s been a long time since I’ve had a mind numbing, gut wrenching, soul-sickening hangover. In fact, I can’t imagine ever having one again. However, I still enjoy wine at times and if not properly combined with enough food and water, I wake up the next day feeling far less motivated to exercise and eat healthy than I usually do.…
Slight Turbulence is Healthy Travel Blog’s cartoon series, provided by Terry LaBan, illustrator for the popular strip, Edge City.
For decades, music lovers around the world have been traveling to their favorite music festivals. Today, they’re have an integral part of summer, bringing together people of all ages for anywhere from two days to two weeks in the name of music. Whether you attended Coachella in California or are planning a trip to TomorrowWorld in Belgium, it’s important to…
Surfing, kayaking, and boating are insanely fun water activities, but why not change things up this year? Considering there are plenty of unique land sports from which to choose, you shouldn’t be surprised to know that the same goes for water sports as well. Whether you’re traveling near or far this summer, you’ll definitely want to be on the lookout…
Every year, billions of people make their way to temples, churches, shrines, and a number of other sacred sites around the world. From Vatican City to Machu Picchu to Jerusalem, these destinations draw steady streams of visitors for varying reasons. Whether they’re inspired by their own spiritual beliefs or want to explore the history and culture of a particular location,…
Midsommar, or the summer solstice, is celebrated every year in Sweden on the longest day of the year. Abundant sunshine, flower garlands, maypoles, and the first picks of produce from the summer season mark the holiday. New potatoes, tiny and tender, abound on midsommar tables, but if you can’t find them, regular small potatoes will suffice. Gravlax, or cured salmon,…
It’s hard to imagine a time before smartphones and apps enabled us to book hotel rooms, research restaurant reviews, or purchase tickets for attractions. While some will say they miss the days when traveling to a new city meant exploring the unknown, learning from your own mistakes (and not those of others), and discovering lesser known treasures, we have to…
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