It’s true…when traveling, calories are still calories. Unfortunately, the increase in temptation, long days and lack of routine can push you to make poor food and exercise choices. Here are some tips to help keep you healthy and fit on your next vacation.

Pack the goods. Having healthy snacks like fruit, veggies and nuts on hand can go a long way and they are a much better choice than the street vendor or fast food joint on the corner.

Snack often. There are times when traveling that it’s easy to lose track of time and forget to eat, which means your blood sugar can suffer and open a world of other problems. Don’t let yourself get hungry and have a snack. Read More >

These days, as the Baby Boomer generation retires and heads out on vacation, many of them are bringing the younger generation along with them.  Multi-generational travel is a great way to bond as a family and a definite plus for young parents looking to take advantage of having a built in babysitter traveling alongside them.  Just imagine a night out on the town which includes a meal without poor manners and arguments and a chance to explore your destination’s nightlife. Read More >

There’s a craze gripping the foodie industry, and it’s coming in a form that you may have not been expecting: on wheels. That’s right, food trucks, the staple once only limited to dingy carnival fairways and sketchy festivals on the fringe are stepping into the limelight, no doubt spurned by the wild successes that Portland, OR has seen as a food truck mecca. Read More >

Whether it’s for work or fun, I travel a lot – and some of the places I go are even better when my kids are with me.  The problem?  My two girls are in school 182 days a year, and it’s not always easy for them to miss band practice or social studies tests.  Even when there’s nothing major happening at school, I’d be an irresponsible mom if I let them miss too many days.  So what to do?  If you’re struggling with the same issue, consider these tips: Read More >