Traditionally a meat focused cuisine, day-to-day Pakistani food also incorporates smaller amounts of vegetables and legumes. Korma, a classic curry dish popular in Pakistan, is usually made with mutton or chicken, and blended with heavy cream. This lightened up twist on korma puts vegetables and chickpeas at the forefront of the plate, without sacrificing flavor or satisfaction. Chickpeas are an…
The purpose of most travel is business or pleasure. But some people like to use their time away from work and school to help others. There are many countries that offer travelers beautiful beaches and sights to see, in addition to opportunities to lend a hand in making the world a better place. Here are some of the top destinations…
Traveling to and eating in Italy is a foodie’s dream. But that might seem like a nightmare to someone with a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease. How could you find anything you can eat in the land of pizza, bread and pasta? A vacation in Italy doesn’t have to mean days of eating only salad dressed with oil and vinegar.…
“Vacation” and “exercise” are two words that aren’t usually used in a sentence together. Oftentimes, it’s not that your exercise regimen falls by the wayside on vacation, it’s just purposely left out of your itinerary. The purpose of taking a vacation is to relax, unwind and have some fun, so including exercise in your getaway may seem like work. But…
Slight Turbulence is Healthy Travel Blog’s cartoon series, provided by Terry LaBan, illustrator for the popular strip, Edge City.
A great vacation can leave you with lasting memories and souvenirs, not to mention fatigue or jetlag. But what if you’re feeling a little more than just tiredness and a dread of going back to work? Most post-vacation sicknesses are mild, such as a head cold or upset stomach. But up to eight percent of travelers are sick enough to…
You’re jogging through a park in Berlin when suddenly, you trip over a rock and twist your ankle. As you lay in pain, uncertain of the severity of your injury, your mind begins to race. What should you do? Whenever we plan for vacation, the thought of an emergency situation occurring (such as the one above) rarely crosses our minds.…
For the next stop on our five healthy days tour around the world, we’re visiting one of the most dynamic and vibrant cities in Asia: Bangkok. The thriving capital of Thailand is a bustling paradox filled with historic and stunning Buddhist temples and modern architecture and buildings. Although the crowded city streets and warm climate can be overwhelming to some,…
Dr. Vanya Gant has provided 10 important facts about the current Ebola outbreak in Africa and how it could impact you. 1. Ebola virus disease (previously known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever) is a rare but severe disease, which is caused by Ebola virus. It was first recognized in 1976 and has caused sporadic outbreaks ever since in several African countries.…
Some vacationers like to sit under a palapa gazing at a beautiful beach, while others prefer to step off the dry sand and shred some gnarly waves. If you fit into the second group, these surfing destinations will get your heart pumping while still giving you the opportunity to take in natural beauty. Jeffreys Bay, South Africa Jeffreys Bay’s slogan…
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