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Eating Healthy Anywhere
Being on the road or in an unfamiliar town or city is no excuse for compromising when it comes to healthful, wholesome food. Here are the travel tips to prove it.
Eating Smart In the Air
Finding natural foods in the airport food court or among onboard meal options can be a challenge. But healthy options do exist. All it takes is a little bit of planning and resolve.
Planning a Volunteer Vacation
As healthy alternatives to traditional tourism, volunteer vacations can be life-changing adventures that allow you to make a difference in communities around the world — and have fun at the same tim
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Eat well at a resort
With Spring Break just around the corner, some families are planning trips to all–expenses–paid–type vacation destinations. If visions of buffets loaded with fatty, nutrition–scant foods leave you feeling less than festive, cheer up—you can have fun and eat healthfully...
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Take a “stay”-cation instead of a vacation
It’s green. It’s recession–proof. It’s all the rage. Such are the charms of the so–called
staycation, a way of taking time off without wasting gas, money, or time. Staying home — or close to home — can
be unexpectedly pleasurable, especially if your daily...
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Water down
In many parts of the world, water is a scarce resource. Conserving while traveling is one way to stay connected to the local milieu, its people, and its challenges, and to do your part. Today, challenge yourself to find out about water sourcing before you go:
Is potable, non-bottled water available...
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Survey your souvenirs
Were those stacking dolls really made in Minsk? What about the Navajo blanket you scored on a trip to the Southwest? One way to support regional artisans is to make sure “local” wares really are. Ask questions, source materials – in other words, satisfy yourself that the item you’re interested in...
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Go local when you travel
Often, when we find ourselves in unfamiliar places, we seek out our familiar standbys for comfort—for food, for coffee, for lodging. Branch out! Patronizing local businesses when you’re traveling gives you a deeper appreciation and awareness of the local culture. And it contributes to the local...
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Take the train
Ah, the mystery and spirit of adventure of train travel! It’s a greener choice than planes and cars. Tickets, however, can be pricey. Why not make a train ride the focus of your next trip? Today, challenge yourself to map out a future trip, marking all the whistlestop sites you’d like to enjoy on...
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Have fitness, will travel
Whether you have a gym membership that travels or need to find other ways to work out on family visits, doing some research ahead of time ensures you have the right gear and, more importantly, a reason to keep up your routine when you go away. Today, challenge yourself to come up with a master plan...