Apr.10.2009
5:59 pm
by yuechuan
Meet The Healthy Voyager, Carolyn Scott
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Spring is here and that means summer is right around the corner. And with summer comes vacations, by air, sea and asphalt. Here are some tips to keep you green and healthy whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, suffer from food allergies or just want to stay slim and trim despite the callings of convenience foods and lack of time!
If you’re flying:
* Eat before you leave the house!! You should always leave with a full tummy or you will be tempted to nosh on whatever is convenient.
* Know before you go!! Know which airports you will be flying in and out of, laying over, etc. Most airports have websites that show what dining establishments can be found in each terminal. For instance, I know that the Delta terminal at LAX has a Starbucks (for my soy latte) and a CPK express where I can grab a salad or soup for the flight. Most international hubs have chain restaurants or familiar fast food counters that you can order up a healthy meal for your in flight pleasure. From a veggie salad or sandwich at Quizno’s to a black Bean Burger at Chili’s To Go, there are ways to not give in to bags of pretzels and pounds of danishes to keep you from passing out on your flight ; ) The World Travel Guide site is a great site that can lead you to each city’s airport web site.
* Stay Hydrated!! Seeing as how we cannot bring our own food or beverages from home anymore, the first purchase one should make upon entering the appropriate gate is a big bottle of water. Above all else, staying hydrated during air travel is key to cutting down on fatigue and helps fight off the munchies!
The road trip:
*A great money saving and green idea, as you can split the cost of gas with however many people you can fit in the car. It’s also a great idea to get out of town for those who don’t get to much time off, find a small town and make a point to visit the one thing that makes it famous. For cheap accommodations, research hostels before you leave, or pile your whole crew into an inexpensive hotel room or two. Plus you can always stay with friends and relatives along the way. Take back roads and plan ahead to see memorable roadside attractions.
The high seas:
*Okay, this isn’t exactly green travel but it may be a good bang for your buck in this economy. Cruise lines are practically giving trips away and they are a great way to see a lot in a little time. And if you plan ahead, you can make sure that they accommodate your special diet and you can feast like a king/queen as all meals are included in the price!! Also, cabins can sleep up to 4 people so that helps bring down the cost.
And no matter what your travel vehicle:
* Sleep well the night before travel! That’s the toughest with the anticipation and stress that comes with flying but it can be done. And if not, invest in a flight pillow, eye mask, earplugs or noise reducing headphones and a blanket. Bring all the comforts of home with you to make your air Z catching easier.
* Plan ahead! Know where you are going directly after you pick up your bags at your destination. Home, hotel, family’s house, wherever - map out what is close by in case you need to pick up a snack or a full blown meal so you don’t keel over and start your vacation on a bad foot ; )
No matter what, travel can be taxing but hopefully your final destination, travel mates and these tips will help you get to and from your vacation with a smile on your face!!
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