Water and Food: What to Pack Before a Hike

By |2022-07-25T18:59:38-04:00July 25th, 2022|Categories: Fit & Fab, Fitness, Nutrition|Tags: , , , |

Before going on a hiking trip, you need to plan for different contingencies. Therefore, you must prepare essential equipment such as personal protective gear, emergency first-aid kits, portable shelters, and a basic fire-starter kit. Of course, you’ll also need to pack enough clothes to last the trip, and you must not forget to pack enough water [...]

Travel Tips: Best Countries to Go to When You Want a Backpacking Holiday

By |2021-03-02T15:28:49-05:00April 20th, 2020|Categories: Travel|Tags: , , , |

For the ultimate traveler, nothing beats making new adventures in new places. Whether you’re looking forward to being captivated by the strangeness of new cultures or you simply want to delight your taste buds with new cuisines, there are many things to do on your backpacking holiday. Regardless of the number of days or weeks you [...]

How To Prepare Yourself For Your Next Hiking Session

By |2019-06-21T19:19:42-04:00June 21st, 2019|Categories: Fit & Fab, Fitness|Tags: , , |

Hiking can provide a long list of benefits. Aside from being a good form of exercise, hiking can also open doors for you to meet and mingle with other people. But as rewarding as a hiking session is, it will also require careful preparation for you. If you’re not mentally and physically fit for a hike, [...]

Say Goodbye to the City and Go Camping

By |2018-09-28T12:59:38-04:00September 28th, 2018|Categories: Environment, Fit & Fab, Fitness, Living Eco-friendly|Tags: , , , , , |

Feeling over-stimulated with computer screens, mobile devices, copiers, coffee machines, and phone calls? They are noises that have become as common as breathing, but no less distracting. As humans, we still need that occasional, clear breath of fresh air. We still need the sun to warm us and the vitamin D we soak in our skin. [...]

Top 4 Reasons to Bring the Family to Santa Cruz 

By |2018-09-19T00:01:44-04:00September 19th, 2018|Categories: Family, Featured, Travel|Tags: , , , , , |

Santa Cruz, California, is a magnificent place which can provide endless hours of family fun. Here are four reasons why Santa Cruz is the perfect spot to bring the whole family for vacation.       Foodie Paradise Foodies in the family will have a blast as they follow their taste buds throughout downtown [...]

The Benefits of Hiking

By |2018-03-08T00:46:19-05:00March 8th, 2018|Categories: Exercise, Fit & Fab, Fitness|Tags: , , , , , |

Many people enjoy taking a walk outside, and hiking is simply that--just on the next level. While hiking may seem like just a stroll through nature, there’s a lot more to hiking than merely walking outside. Hiking can improve your physical health, your social life, your mindset, and your self-esteem. To see some of the ways [...]

Top 5 Bootcamps Around Europe For Improved Wellbeing

By |2018-03-07T22:41:57-05:00March 7th, 2018|Categories: Featured, Fit & Fab, Fitness, Travel|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Staying on track when dieting or exercising can be extremely difficult without a coach or instructor to guide you 24/7. We’ve all been guilty of breaching the diet rules, but what do you do when you’re really struggling to stick to your health regime?       It’s simple – attend some of Europe’s [...]

Exploring Madeira’s Mountains: Top 5 Most Beautiful Walks & Trails

By |2017-07-04T21:01:32-04:00July 4th, 2017|Categories: Featured, Healthy Living, Travel|Tags: , , |

Madeira, known as Portugal’s gem, might be predominately seen as a honeymoon destination for newlyweds; but there is so much more to this little island. A hiker’s dream, Madeira’s tropical weather matched with its numerous interesting walks, makes it perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors. Be aware that if you plan to complete multiple hikes [...]

11 Wonderful Health Benefits of Hiking – Infographic

By |2016-10-17T02:18:10-04:00October 17th, 2016|Categories: Exercise, Fit & Fab, Healthy Living, infographic|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

We all know diet and exercise plays a huge role when it comes to our health and well being. However knowing and doing are very different things. It can be very difficult (and sometimes boring) to get into a healthy routine. Hiking is an enjoyable and free alternative to the gym. Almost anyone can do it, [...]

Hiking Tenerife: Top 5 Areas for Walking on the Island

By |2016-09-07T23:55:42-04:00September 7th, 2016|Categories: Culture, Exercise, Travel|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Tenerife might not be the first bucket list destination for the seasoned hiker, but it’s an isle worth considering. It even boasts a walking festival, which is perfect for anyone looking to join fellow trail lovers. Here are our top 5 areas for exploring the diverse terrain of this intriguing Canary Isle. Many airlines offer affordable tickets to [...]

Staycations: Good for Your Mind and the Environment

By |2016-01-24T22:59:13-05:00January 24th, 2016|Categories: Family, Green living, Living Green, Living Green|Tags: , , , , , , , |

You've finally seized those coveted vacation days. But you don't want to travel this year -- you want to spend some downtime with your family. That's OK! You don't have to go to Disney World or on a fancy cruise to make the most of your week off from work. A staycation -- that is, a vacation [...]

6 Lifestyle-Bending Outdoor Activities for A Healthier Mind and Body

By |2015-05-05T17:41:49-04:00May 5th, 2015|Categories: Exercise, Fit & Fab|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Guest post by Boom Rizal Living with jampacked schedules, having countless things to do, being stressed day in and day out — don’t you just wish you could take a breather from all of these? One tried-and-tested but oft-neglected solution is outdoor recreation. Robert Manning, professor of recreation management at the University of Vermont, said that [...]

Top Tips for Escaping the City Without Leaving

By |2014-11-10T17:19:53-05:00November 10th, 2014|Categories: Fit & Fab, Health & Wellness|Tags: , , , , |

‘I’m too busy to do that right now’ are words you no doubt catch yourself uttering on a regular- perhaps even daily- basis. We are a stressed nation, overwhelmed by the demands of work, socializing, bustling cities and keeping healthy. The American Institute of Stress reported that heavy workloads, lack of job security, juggling work with [...]

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