Voluntourism – a combination of travel and volunteering – has been around for many years, but, of late, the tourism niche appears to be gaining momentum and the travel industry is doing its part by making philanthropic opportunities more easily available to travelers.
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In every issue, we ask wellness travel experts, contributors and partners how they stay healthy and calm when they travel. This time around we’ve got advice on everything from jet lag to running shoes.
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Linden Schaffer is a wellness travel expert and consultant who leads travelers around the world on wellness tours with Pravassa.
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Facialists know exactly how to make my skin glow like an A-list celebrity, in a way that I just can’t seem to achieve at home. I’ve had many a facial in my time, but I’ve never one that utilizes seaweed—until now.
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Forest bathing anyone? Spafinder Wellness 365 recently released its top ten global spa and wellness trends for the $500 billion wellness travel sector, compiled here by EcoWanderlust.
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If you’re a fan of yoga, delicious food, and communing with nature, then a yoga retreat might be the perfect getaway to deepen–or recommit to–your practice, or just take a much-deserved breather from the everyday.
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Clean food energizes you, boosts your immune system and, if you’re travelling, lessen the effects of jet lag and helps you acclimatize to different environments. But what is clean eating? What types of foods are clean?
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A look at the Culinary Adventure Co’s signature day-long wine tour series featuring a tasting of renowned Prince Edward County wineries and a five-course gourmet picnic.
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At the foot of a stunning Canadian mountain, beside a clear blue lake, Nita Lake Lodge is the perfect place for a Girls Getaway.
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Getting out of your comfort zone and experiencing something new is the best way to change the way you feel. Wellness travel company Pravassa recently ran an Instagram campaign called #ChangedByTravel that asked visitors to explain how travel had changed them.