Sunscreen Tips: Protecting Your Skin on Travel As a clinical pharmacist, I learned so much about sun protection and saw firsthand how harmful to one's health unprotected sun exposure can be. I am always sharing tips with my family and friends about the importance and benefits of wearing sunscreen. Despite the fact that unprotected, chronic sun exposure is most associated with the development of certain types of skin cancers and premature aging, I have found during my travels there are a … [Read more...] about Sunscreen Tips (Protecting Your Skin on Travel)
Vietnam Travel Guide (Top 11 Things to Do in Vietnam)
Vietnam Travel Guide (Top 11 Things to Do in Vietnam) Vietnam is an incredibly beautiful country with a range of climates and landscapes. From magnificent mountains, serene beaches, palm trees, and pine trees to the busy city streets and rural villages, Vietnam has it all. The delicious food, thrilling motorbike rides, breathtaking views, and welcoming people made our month spent in Vietnam one of our favorite travel destinations to date. Whether you travel to Vietnam for a short holiday or … [Read more...] about Vietnam Travel Guide (Top 11 Things to Do in Vietnam)
Indian Wedding (Through Our American Eyes)
From colors, customs, traditions, music, and food, there is one sure way to make your trip to India an unforgettable experience; attend an Indian wedding. My husband and I went to our very first Indian wedding in Hyderabad, India where we witnessed firsthand some of the most amazing Hindu traditions and were humbled by the outpouring of heart-warming hospitality from people we had just met. https://youtu.be/xcGhqhqM2RY We received a wedding invite from the bride’s cousin, Preetham, a very … [Read more...] about Indian Wedding (Through Our American Eyes)
Backpack Travel (20 Essential Tips to Pack Your Life in a Carry-On)
How To Pack Your Life in a Carry-On: What I packed in my backpack for 2+ years of travel My husband and I left the U.S. in February of 2017 to travel the world, meet new people and experience new cultures. We knew we would have to leave our everyday comforts. Our decision to travel long-term was fueled by precisely this, our belief that one must do things outside of your “comfort zone” in order to grow, to change, to transform. Prior to leaving we knew we would follow the sun as we … [Read more...] about Backpack Travel (20 Essential Tips to Pack Your Life in a Carry-On)
Kerala India – 11 Epic Things To Do (2018 Travel Guide)
Top Things To Do in Kerala, India Known by locals as “God’s Own Country”, Kerala is full of brightly colored, leafy, green coastlines, calm backwaters, scenic hills, serene beaches, and dense spice and tea plantations. This lush, green region in India is a stark contrast from the crowded, traffic congested India that I had been used to traveling through for the past month. Whether you want to roam the streets of Fort Kochi, learn about tea in Munnar, or walk on the golden, sandy beaches of … [Read more...] about Kerala India – 11 Epic Things To Do (2018 Travel Guide)