By : Aeden Smith-Ahearn The news is saturated with stories of drug overdoses and the widespread abuse of prescription narcotics. And as this problem grows, methods for treating addiction continue to evolve and change—hopefully helping us find better ways to target these addiction issues. Addiction is Out of Control Right now, the US is experiencing…
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Stepping into the Backcountry of Bariloche, Argentina
By Emily Hopcian On a Wednesday afternoon in March, the rain in Bariloche subsides. As the sun makes its first appearance that week, my best friend Laurel and I fill our backcountry packs with a tent, sleeping bags, sleeping pads and food and head out for a 24-hour adventure in the mountains that run the…
How to Make Healthy Eating Choices While Traveling
By: Holly Klamer Traveling can mean spending long periods of time sitting in the car, an airplane, or at an airport. In all of these cases, access to healthy foods can be challenging. An additional challenge can also be rushing to your next destination (i.e. no time for browsing where the healthiest foods are), an excess…
What REALLY Lies Beneath New York City’s #7 Train
By: Talek Nantes The elevated tracks of New York City’s #7 train runs through some of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods on earth: Jackson Heights, Corona, Flushing. The bustling, noisy streets are lined with storefront signage in dozens of languages and the aromas from countless cuisines waft from the street vendors’ food stalls. Vibrant immigrant…
In Southern Baja, A Canvas Waiting to be Painted
By: Madeline Weinfield “Move your hips as if you’re with your lover,” our nine months pregnant yoga teacher tells us, speaking loudly but soothingly over the sound of the breeze coming off the ocean. We’re only a few minutes into the class, but already I can tell this will be different from any other I’ve…
Greenwashed or Genuine: The Marketing Phenomenon that Isn’t Telling the Truth
By Helen Cordery It seems all anyone is talking about these days is health. Our checklists contain key words that ten years ago were only a vague buzzing in our heads. We ask: Is it organic? Compostable? Eco-friendly? Our desire to achieve these goals is driven to peak frenzy by the rise of new travel…
The Future of Western Yoga: From Medicine to Fitness and Back Again
By Viola J. Gaskell “Nice job, you’re really flexible, I could see you being a teacher someday.” These words from an accomplished yoga instructor made an impression on my extremely impressionable thirteen-year-old self. My father had brought me along to a vigorous Ashtanga yoga class at the Art Barn, a small, forest green A-frame house…
6 Skills to Take on the Road When Volunteering Abroad
By : Katie Blackbourne Believe it or not, there are volunteer projects to suit a whole range of skills and interests beyond the stereotypical teaching English or working with animals. And for students, volunteer-sending organizations can often tailor your trip to what you’re studying. Here are just a few of the things you can do…
Must Have Wellness Travel Essentials – Picks for the Week
Over the many years I’ve been traveling, I’ve come to love several items that nurture and protect my body from long flights, jetlag, pollution, stagnancy from hours of on-the-ground travel and limited access to antioxidant rich foods. Below are my picks for this week’s must have wellness travel essentials: Alteya’s certified organic Bulgarian Rose Water…
