Welcome to India! The nation where all of your senses are catapulted into a new world. With an overload of unfamiliar sights, sounds, textures and tastes, it’s no wonder that some stomachs are left playing catch up. But it doesn’t have to be that way! While there are endless reasons to visit incredible India, getting…
Tag: Wellbeing & accessibility
How to look after yourself while backpacking on your period
Backpacking on your period can be challenging, but it’s totally possible to navigate your way around the globe even when your menstrual cycle feels like it’s doing everything to stop you. You get up late, you’ve slept more than usual yet you still feel tired. When you’re travelling, time passes differently, and it doesn’t seem…
Travelling in a wheelchair
The backpacking lifestyle has always appealed to me, María José, and my husband Javier. The fact that Javier uses a wheelchair (he’s quadriplegic with a complete lesion of C5-C6) has never stopped us from travelling and staying in hostels. Having been on many shorter trips together, on the 30th July 2018, we set off on…
Backpacking with a Disability! (South America edition)
As I boarded the plane to South America I was so nervous. Luckily my fears were unfounded and as a backpacker with cerebral palsy I was amazed at the ease I had in conquering South America. Like anything in life, there are a few hurdles and challenges to overcome along the way, but nothing that…
Travel anxiety: how to manage a panic attack on the road
Your eyes dart around the plane. Your chest hurts a bit and you feel like it’s getting harder and harder to breathe. You’re not sure if it’s in your head, or if you’re in real danger. Having travel anxiety or a panic attack whilst you’re away is an awful and sinking feeling (one I know…
Yoga Hostels to soothe your mind, body and nomadic soul
Whether you’re a practised “Yogi”, or your Eagle pose looks more like a miserable owl, taking a yoga class is a great way to meet other travellers. What better way to bond than attempting to balance in your tree pose in the actual jungle or perfecting your miserable owl on a beach at sunset? Besides…
How to keep up your fitness regime while travelling
Travelling and staying in shape don’t normally go hand in hand. We all know a vacation is the time for over-indulging, treating yourself, and then coming home feeling about 15lbs heavier! However, I personally think time out of your routine is a great opportunity to prioritise your health. With fewer pressures and commitments, why not…
39 Essential Tips For Staying Healthy And Happy While Travelling
Travelling is medicine for the soul, but as anyone who’s caught the wanderlust bug knows, it’s not always glamorous. Many grand adventures, especially when venturing off-the-beaten-path come with their fair share of bumps, bruises, germs and stresses. It can be tempting to feel overwhelmed and intimidated by the idea of leaving life’s comforts at home….
How travel helped me overcome depression and fall back in love with my life
“Mental health struggles can hit anyone, no matter how perfect life looks from the outside. For me, it happened during my final semester at university. On paper, I had everything — good grades, a loving boyfriend, and amazing friends. But inside, I was exhausted, terrified, and battling depression. Here’s how I used travel to rebuild…
Why millennials are trading partying for yoga on their holidays
Trainers, vitamins and meditation apps – are these some of your holiday essentials? Yup? Then join the club. I don’t exactly remember when my gym clothes became an essential on my packing list or when a daily gelato seemed a bit extra. It was somewhere between the holiday hangovers I was experiencing where I felt…
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