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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.

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...

Your Checklist for Managing Spring Allergies on the Road

Your Checklist for Managing Spring Allergies on the Road

Are you set for a spring adventure? While the beauty of blooming flowers is a sight to behold, it can be troublesome for those allergic to pollen, mold and dust mites. Pollination season triggers allergies, but don't let this stop you from hitting the road. Here's a...

Wellness Tourism Is Booming. What Is It, Exactly?

Wellness Tourism Is Booming. What Is It, Exactly?

The pandemic brought several changes to the travel industry—one trend has linked traveling with well-being, giving rise to wellness tourism. Although not a new concept, it gained tremendous popularity after the pandemic as people seek unconventional ways to care for...

Ukrainian Sauerkraut Soup (Kapusnyak)

Ukrainian Sauerkraut Soup (Kapusnyak)

This vegetarian spin on a classic Ukrainian comfort food dish is just the thing to make when the weather turns cold and dark. Mushrooms take the place of traditional pork, delivering a satisfyingly ‘meaty’ taste, while also providing a needed winter boost of vitamin...

Test Your Hiking Skills in Quito, Ecuador

Test Your Hiking Skills in Quito, Ecuador

Don’t let the altitudes scare you. Plus, hiking into a crater isn’t as daunting as it sounds.  Nestled high in the Andes, Quito, Ecuador, is more than a pitstop for tourists venturing to the Galapagos Islands or Amazon Rainforest. It’s a city surrounded by...