Health & Wellness
Beautiful image of a spa setup by a waterfall is a healthy and wellness travel experience.
“What drains your spirit drains your body. What fuels your spirit fuels your body”
– Caroline Myss
We all know that traveling has indisputable and numerous health benefits. Mental health is equally as important as physical health so it’s important that we commit to holistic ways to nourish our bodies and minds before, during and after traveling.
Health and Wellness travel is in great demand these days. Traveling for health and wellness is not an excuse rather it’s self-love. Enhancing personal well-being is a good lifestyle choice and traveling for the same is a great decision. So, go ahead and take a break!
Wellness travel is a good way to take up some healthy habits and opt for a long term wellness plan and re-prioritize one’s life’s choices. Spa and yoga holidays are the most popular wellness getaways (Namaste)but, as you see below, there are so many other options to feed your mind, body and soul.
For the past few years, wellness vacations have been on the rise and it’s not hard to understand why: with modern life burdening us with stressful commutes, long working hours, and the expectation of being available 24/7, it’s no wonder that some of us are looking to get away from it all and reconnect with ourselves.
According to a survey by travel insurer Squaremouth, about 24 percent more people will be insuring their international travels, spending about $140 per trip for the insurance.
Like so many people across the globe, Anthony Bourdain’s death has left me numb. Anthony was a true global citizen who touched many people across countless cultures. He showed his viewers how humanity is connected through the love and necessity of food. The flavors of the world made Anthony feel most alive, and he inspired me when I traveled vicariously through his palate. I idolized and tried to emulate him at World Footprints because of our shared view of the world.
Hidden between France and Spain, the gorgeous little country of Andorra is often overlooked by most guidebooks. Andorra is well-known in Europe for its outstanding skiing resorts, spectacular mountain views and picturesque hiking trails.
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. We'll discuss the growth of medical tourism and Kyle Petty's career and charity work. Medical tourism - where people travel abroad to receive affordable and quality medical, dental and surgical care - is one of the fastest growing markets in the world and we'll be joined by Jonathon Edelheit, President of the Medical Tourism Association to discuss this new travel trend. There are several reasons why someone could go abroad for medical care, including: Cost: The price of receiving care or undergoing a procedure that may be less expensive abroad. Culture: To obtain treatment from a medical professional who is fluent in the traveler's language and culture. Unavailable or Unapproved procedure: Getting a procedure that is not available or approved in your own country. Dental work, surgical operations, [...]
