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Healthy Travel Blog

GCA’s Healthy Travel Blog explores the intersection between travel and wellness. Packed with vacation guides, planning advice, healthy recipes and adventure travel ideas, Healthy Travel Blog is a valuable resource for sightseers everywhere.

Persian Herb Platter with Feta Whip (Sabzi Khordan)

Persian Herb Platter with Feta Whip (Sabzi Khordan)

Nowruz, the Iranian or Persian New Year Celebration, centers around the spring equinox. Rooted in the Zoroastrian religion, Nowruz has been celebrated for over 3,000 years by people from all over Western, South, and Central Asia, as well as throughout the Black Sea...

How to Avoid “Traveler’s Tummy” and Protect Your Gut Health

How to Avoid “Traveler’s Tummy” and Protect Your Gut Health

Traveling sounds like the best way to spend your time off until you experience traveler’s tummy, turning your vacation into a spiral of digestive concerns. If you’ve been in and out of the bathroom after eating a local delicacy on the street, you’ve likely eaten...

How AI Is Transforming the Ecotourism Industry

How AI Is Transforming the Ecotourism Industry

Artificial intelligence is making an impact across nearly every industry, including ecotourism and travel. Businesses can leverage advanced technologies to craft personalized experiences, improve the planning experience and...

Astro Tourism: The Wellness Vacation You Didn’t Know You Needed

Astro Tourism: The Wellness Vacation You Didn’t Know You Needed

When it comes to travel these days, the sky isn’t just the limit– it’s the goal. Travelers are venturing far and wide for prime viewing of eclipses, meteor showers, and the northern lights.  A travel trend referred to as astro tourism, planning a vacation around the...

Vegetarian Bánh Pate So (Vietnamese Savory Pies)

Vegetarian Bánh Pate So (Vietnamese Savory Pies)

Perfect for celebrating Lunar New Year- this vegetarian twist on traditional Vietnamese savory pies will have everyone coming back for seconds. They’re also an advantageous way to sneak some healthy foods into picky kids (and grownups!) all wrapped up in tasty puff...