Throughout this column we’ve focused on mental illness as it pertains to the person experiencing it. But what happens when you’re traveling with someone who may be going through the…
4 Exercises to Help Your Mental Health Abroad and 4 Things to Do When You Could Care Less About Exercising
There is a widely accepted notion that exercise is the panacea for all ails that have ever existed ever. Depression, anxiety, obesity, heart disease, diabetes….the list goes on and on….
10 Ways to Beat the Travel Blues When You’re Abroad
It has happened to the best of us. We’re out there, exploring a foreign land, and suddenly we’re sick of our travel mates, we get gloomy thoughts about having to…
Escape and the Brain: Can Mental Illness Inspire Wanderlust?
There is liberation in the mental taxation of long-term travel. It’s like “real life” is put on hold to indulge in a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Allowances are given — explore more,…
6 Ways of Getting Mental Help Before You Travel
Image by Pixabay user Unsplash. My partner sat me down and said, “I think you’re experiencing depression.” That was when I realized I needed mental help. I was in my third…
Checking In with Your Mental Health: A Tool for Female Travelers
Image by Pixabay user Unsplash. I can’t pinpoint when I started struggling with my mental health. I know that I’ve always been prone to sadness, struggled with obsessive thoughts, and…
Travel Blues: Mental Health Can Affect Your Trip
How do you get out of the blue? Image by Flickr user jessicahtam. We’re pleased to debut the fresh voices of the third cohort of the Wanderful Blogging Program! Stay…