I’ve always loved the idea of cross-country train travel. From a train, one can really watch America unfold: the plains becoming mountains becoming desert, the wide open expanses interrupted only occasionally by towns or ranches. This week, I made my first cross-country train journey. I boarded the Amtrak’s Southwest Chief in Illinois, and, twenty-four hours […]
Healthy Travel
On Being Bright-Eyed and Bushy-Tailed: Tricks for Waking Yourself Up
Jet lag, sleeping in unfamiliar beds, poor nutrition, sheer exhaustion from sightseeing: there are plenty of ways that traveling can make you feel – and look – worn down. For those times when a cup of coffee just isn’t in your future, here are a couple of tricks for getting yourself bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Have […]
6 Tips for Choosing an Airbnb Rental to Keep You Healthy & Happy
I am a massive fan of Airbnb. Before our adventure through Africa and the Middle East last year, I had never used it – but now I love it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a more home-like experience while traveling. We have stayed in Airbnb rentals in Vilankulo (Mozambique), Cape Town, Kampala, Kigali, Jerusalem, […]