Pad thai from a Bangkok street stall or raw milk cheese from a French bistro might taste amazing in the moment. But for many travelers, those local flavors that make trips special can sometimes lead to food poisoning—and the kind of vacation memories nobody wants. According to a 2015 study in BMJ Clinical Evidence, food or … Read more
Avid travelers are constantly dreaming about their next adventure, whether it’s a picture-perfect family getaway in the Caribbean, a romantic escape to Paris, or a deep dive into Japan’s food scene. No matter the destination, a smooth, stress-free trip is always top of mind when planning. And if you hold a U.S. passport, your travel … Read more
You don’t have to scale a towering peak to feel the effects of high elevation. Plenty of beloved travel destinations sit at lofty heights—like Cusco, Peru (11,152 feet) or Leh, India (11,550 feet). At higher altitudes, the air holds less oxygen, which can leave you breathless just strolling up a street. (Check out these nine … Read more
Email’s impact on work-life balance has shaped an entire generation. Now, with productivity tools like Slack and Zoom, escaping work in your free time feels nearly impossible—even when you’re lounging on the beach. In many ways, the pandemic has worsened “grind culture,” the expectation of being constantly available for work, further erasing the boundaries between … Read more
Travelers usually love that sudden rush of adrenaline—the kind that sharpens your focus and leaves you breathless for a moment. It’s proof you’re on an incredible adventure. But those same intense reactions can also show up as anxiety, an unavoidable part of travel—the flip side of the thrill. For more and more travelers, that anxiety … Read more