whole body health on the go
In light of the fact that I have scheduled this newsletter via cyberspace to send while I am eating and exploring and beaching in Portugal, and per last newsletter's insight on eating out and eating well, I have put together a few of my essential travel goods I rarely leave home without.
Like learning to prep meals, figuring out how to practice compassion, or simply studying how to navigate the life we want to live, I have a lightly fluctuating list of foods, herbs and other goodies that have become no-brainers whenever I excitedly arrange my travel bags.
There is a fine line between being over and under prepared, alongside managing the anxiety or complete obliviousness that might follow suit, and so I tend to pack items that may go unused but that I know would come in handy if they were needed [Ã la first aid kits, mini sewing kits, etc.].
There is also something to be said about booking a trip, packing up without over thinking it, and seeing where the wind blows you. The planner in me loves to have an idea of what to expect and research where to eat [especially because I know what I like and I want to eat well], but I also get a huge rush out of the spontaneousness of travel. It is such a tremendous joy to meet new people, experience an unfamiliar culture, ask about favorite foods and sights, and be open to the whole experience.
If that experience leads to undesirable circumstances like gut discomfort, merciless jet lag, unwelcome bug bites, or unintended sunburn, however, this is why I pack what I pack. Although many of these items can be found at the destination, I place them neatly in my bag and often find them useful at some point during my trip.
Click here to read about a few of my favorite necessities for mind, body and planet when packing for domestic and international adventures, whether it's a weekend getaway, day at the beach, or worldly vacay. Get the goods on Thrive Market, Amazon or your local health food store.
What helps you feel healthily prepared when you travel, and what usually takes priority in your suitcase?
Read on for my favorite simple summer eats, retreat details [I am planning trips for you - all you have to do is show up], music and more.
Photo: Renee Choi in front of Flatiron Building, NYC.
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