I’ve traveled to 28 countries, including many that would be considered high-risk for someone with a peanut allergy, and I’ve lived to tell the tale. Through trial and many errors, I’ve learned how to minimize the risks of traveling abroad with a nut allergy. Don’t let your nut allergy stop you from seeing the world!Here are vital tips for traveling abroad with a nut allergy:
Self care is about nurturing your mind, body, and soul. It essentially comes down to doing what makes you feel good and balanced. At first glance, it may seem that talking about “self care” and travel is unnecessary. After all, travel can be viewed as a form of self care (it is definitely a way I nurture my soul). However, a lot of time, energy, and money goes into trip planning and trips themselves. Practicing self care is vital to be able to mentally and physically enjoy traveling. Here are my go-to self care practices that I treat myself to before, during, and after traveling:
Although Black History month is celebrated in February, our story is shared year-round across the world. Black history spreads across continents, cultures, and centuries. It is so complex and interesting that there is something for everyone. Here are 6 diverse destinations to help travelers delve deeper into African American history and culture:
A large majority of my trips (27/28 countries visited) I’ve gone without a bae. This was either because I was single at the moment or I was in a relationship and our availabilities didn’t align. Fun fact about me: I don’t wait for anyone to live my life… I just go! But I have to admit, there are a few experiences I’ve had with friends that I added to my running “Travel with Bae” list. Here are 7 romantic travel experiences to have with bae:
2017 was the year I vowed to myself to live FULLY & BOLDLY, despite unpleasant surprises life threw my way! I promised myself that no matter what, I would be the owner of my own happiness, which is a process and not an outcome. This year, my journey to living intentionally took me to 7 countries across 4 continents. Here’s a recap of my most memorable domestic and international travel moments of 2017:
‘Tis the season of giving! As I have gotten older, I tend to gift more functional and meaningful items. Here’s my curated holiday gift guide for my fellow functional gift givers who are on a budget. It includes my favorite Amazon finds under $25 that will keep travel lovers organized, safe, comfortable, plugged in, and will help them preserve memories while traveling.
This past year, I’ve made a concerted effort to figure out and be comfortable with wearing my hair natural while traveling abroad. I’m pleased to announce that, although the journey with my curly hair and traveling was long, I finally got it down to a manageable routine! Here are my curly hair necessities for traveling abroad:
It’s my one year blogiversary! Every year, during special occasions like my birthday and the new year, I take time to reflect on my growth and lessons learned over the past year. travelJewels was born from my frustration of graduating from a top public health graduate school program, going through 9 months of applying to over 50 jobs, having numerous informational interviews and a lot of close calls, and still not getting an offer!
If you’ve been following my How Stay Healthy While Traveling the World series, by now you should know traveling can be AMAZING but can also be exhausting and potentially threatening your health. The first two articles in the series covered important things to do before your trip and essential oils you should have in your first aid kit. Here are 6 habits you should engage in to stay well and enjoy your trip.
During your travels have you ever experienced any of the following: jet lag, nausea, itchy mosquito bites, muscle aches and pain, headache, respiratory infections/common cold, or the bubble guts aka. the preclude to diarrhea? If you haven’t, please tell me your secrets! However, I’m confident that most of us have experienced these health issues while traveling. While we can grab over-the-counter medicine, Mother Nature provides us with natural remedies that give immediate relief to the above health issues and many more.