“It’s better to travel well, than to arrive.” – Buddha
The very essence of travel is healing. It takes us out of our daily routine, relieves stress, stimulates creativity and is even good for brain health. After traveling to 105 countries and working as an Acupuncturist-at-Sea in cruise ship spas, I know a thing or 2 about wellness travel trips or wellness tourism. Wellness Retreats, Digital Detox Retreats or Wellness Vacations are becoming more and more common. We all need that time away to reset and recharge in a therapeutic setting.
Sometimes, the healing comes from giving or volunteering abroad for a social cause. Or maybe you discover a medicinal herb at a botanical garden. There are no rules or limits to how travel brings wellness. Even more, you don’t need to travel far and spend a lot of money for a healing adventure. A road trip, day at the beach or walk in the woods can do wonders. During my travels, I always keep an eye open for how to turn travel into a healing experience, and these articles share this sentiment.
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Wellness Travel Trips
Curacao’s Den Paradera: Native Herbal Medicine Garden Ecotourism
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Fascinating Fiji Kava Ceremony on Dravuni Island
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My Frankincense Healing Quest in Salalah, Oman at Al Haffa Souq
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American Acupuncturist Meets Nepali Patients, Part 2: Being Primary Care Practitioners
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My Healing Pilgrimage to Shrine of Sainte Anne de Beaupre in Quebec, Canada
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Life Changing Nepal Walking Tour in Agricultural Communities
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Iceland’s Healing Blue Lagoon Highlights for a Spa Day
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10 Tech Free Travel Ideas for a Digital Detox Vacation
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American Acupuncturist Meets Nepali Patient, Part 3: Common Health Problems in Nepal
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American Acupuncturist Meets Nepali Patients, Part 1: Medical Interpreters & Hindu Customs
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Curacao’s Curaloe Ecotourism and Health Benefits of Aloe Vera
Curacao’s Curaloe Aloe Vera Plantation offers sustainable ecotourism. When travelling in the southern Caribbean islands,…
Rotorua’s Unique Hell’s Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Tour
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A Fascinating Taiwanese Tea Tour & Health Benefits
In Taiwan the tea ceremony is a spiritual practice or meditation. Being in one takes…
Fiji’s Tifajek Mud Baths for a Rejuvenating Spa Day
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Life Lessons on Nepal’s Panchase Teahouse Trek: Paradise, Leeches & Breaking my Arm
Eagerly starting off on my first Nepal teahouse trek, little did I know that I…
My Life-Changing Cherry Blossom Tours in Japan
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Volunteer Opportunities for Healthcare Practitioners with Acupuncture Relief Project in Nepal
Volunteering for Nepal’s Acupuncture Relief Project (ARP) was one of the most joyous and rewarding…
Hong Kong’s Legendary Ko Shing or Medicine Street
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A Healing Experience at Kagoshima’s Unique, Geothermal Sand Spas
One of the most unique experiences of my life was getting buried in the Kagoshima…
Amazing La Fortuna – The Heart of Costa Rican Wellness Travel
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Travel Poems – Creating Art from Your Adventures
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Affordable Wellness Travel Ideas to Reset Health
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5 Reasons Why Gen X’ers Are Great at Solo Travel
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9 Life-Changing Solo Female Travel Benefits for Well-Being
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Motion Sickness Natural Remedies and Tips for a Healthy Journey
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10 Tech Free Travel Ideas for a Digital Detox Vacation
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100+ Travel Health Hacks and Packing List Tips
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14 Therapeutic Ways Travel is Healing
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SE Asian Exotic Fruits’ Health Benefits to Live and Travel Well
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Dog Bite Tips and Why Manuka Honey is in my First Aid Kit
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Fish Spa’s Health Benefits and Risks with Ethical Questions
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Seven Health Tips for Holistic Sunscreen Care
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Top 10 Self-Acupressure Points for Travel Wellness Tips
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Ten Hiking Essentials for a Safe & Enjoyable Adventure
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9 Jet Lag Travel Tips for a Healthy Trip
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Being an avid traveler, I consider travel the ultimate spiritual practice and therefore, healing. There are reasons why the great spiritual masters from many cultures were on some kind of quest or pilgrimage. The common theme of all of these journeys is that ultimately this external quest is actually more about being internal. While travel is healing in numerous ways, it also can take its toll.
Our routine is disrupted, and we undergo unique circumstances, such as, motion sickness, germs and dry air from airplanes, different foods and drinks, sunburns and more. Therefore, it’s good to plan and assess your itinerary, climate, foods and transportation. With this in mind, you can bring wellness travel essentials to counterbalance the effects of travel. Then, when returning home, you won’t need a vacation from your vacation.
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