Following on from my previous post about putting together your own budget wellness break, a number of people asked me for further recommendations on places they could go for a bit of zen that wouldn't leave a bank balance howling. I put the question to some of my fellow travel bloggers, and they came through … Continue reading Cheap Wellness Breaks – Southeast Asia
Across Europe there are stand-out destinations that go out of their way to be barrier-free. In this article by the talented Amy Young, we look at magnificent, accessible resorts and cities, right up to entire islands dedicated to being inclusive. No matter whether you require wheelchair access or braille-ready attractions, inclusive tours, accessible beach facilities … Continue reading The best European destinations for accessible travel
Wellness retreats are, if you can afford them, great. What wellbeing warrior doesn't like the sound of yoga on the beach at sunrise, or in a candlelit treehouse in the woods at dusk? Mmm, wholesome. But the problem is, they can be really freakin' expensive. Conjuring up a more pocket-friendly, DIY wellness break does remove … Continue reading Low-Budget Wellness Breaks – Save Cash, Relax
Jeez, guys, tell us something we didn't already know. The National Trust have just published a study which shows that people experience greater feelings of happiness and contentment from places than they do from 'treasured objects' like wedding rings and other sentimental items. Reminiscing about a destination we've made happy memories in can make us calm, … Continue reading Places are better for your wellbeing than things.
I'm really honoured to say that Smarter Travel have featured me in one of their recent posts, a roundup of tips and advice on travelling with depression. You can read the full post here - https://www.smartertravel.com/2017/09/14/traveling-with-depression/ and see a post I wrote about staying sane on longer adventures right here - https://justcantsettle.com/2016/03/14/remaining-sort-of-vaguely-sane-sometimes/ ?