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Staying Healthy On Your Travels is so Important for YOU!

May 24, 2018 By Tam Warner 7 Comments

Stay Healthy on Your Travels!

The summer holiday season is finally upon us, and thousands of families around the world are making the most of the summer sun and traveling to new places. This year, if you want to make the most of your holiday and not end up feeling jet lagged for a week you can focus on staying healthy. It might sound boring, but it can make a big difference to both your body and mood when you are away, here are some of the top ways to stay healthy while you are on vacation!

SLEEP

Perhaps the most crucial way to keep your spirits up and your body kicking this summer is to make sure you get enough sleep. Sleep is crucial for our body and our mood when we go on vacation so it is important to make sure you are getting a decent amount of zzz’s every night. If you can sleep on the plane this is even better because you can start your holiday with a spring in your step! For me, a plane is like a sleeping pill, I can fall asleep before it even takes off!

SLOW DOWN

If you are staying in the city for a week, you don’t have to see every single thing in one day. Give yourself time to explore an area every day and make the most of the time you have to relax, visit a cafe and grab a drink. Don’t be afraid to kick back one day and do absolutely nothing, it can really make your trip, and your day!

MORNING STRETCHES and YOGA

If you have planned a full day of hiking or exploring the local area, one great way to stay healthy is to stretch before you go. Spend 5-10 minutes doing a small yoga flow or simply stretching out your muscles before you set off and it will reduce the risk of injury during the day. There is absolutely nothing better for you than doing yoga while traveling!

fit and healthy, stay healthy on your travels — Namaste.

PREPARE

Make sure that before you go away on holiday you check in with your doctor and dentist for a clean bill of health. This will allow you to gather any medicine you need such as a portable oxygen tank to check out of you have respiratory issues, put together a medical kit and be ready for any illness you may contract while away. Especially consider your health if you are changing altitudes!

GET ON YOUR FEET, OR WHEELS!

If you want to stay fit and healthy during your travels you will want to try and walk as much as you can instead of using a car. If walking really isn’t for you, you can hire some bicycles for the week and ride them around the place to burn fat while enjoying the fresh air! It’s like doing a ton of cardio without realizing it!

KEEP EXERCISING

Just because you are on holiday isn’t an excuse to give up on your fitness plan! Get yourself a temporary membership at the hotel gym and squeeze in a few short sessions during your stay. If the gym isn’t for you, you can usually find yoga on the beach, water sports in the sea and even just follow a YouTube workout in your room. If you have gone to the effort of getting fit and healthy, it is not the right time to break that streak!

The best advice??? KEEP MOVING!

Is Your Sunscreen Contributing to the Death of our Coral Reefs?

May 23, 2018 By Tam Warner 4 Comments

Your sunscreen is contributing to the death of our coral reefs if you are using sunscreens with Benzophenone-3 AKA Oxybenzone. Almost all “name brand” sunscreens (the usual suspects) include this chemical. It is great at reducing UV exposure, but it is classified by the FDA to be an eye irritant and slightly hazardous for skin contact! Yep, your sunscreen is hazardous to your skin because of the chemicals in it. (www.spectrumchemical.com)

The US Center for Disease Control (CDC), says that 97 percent of Americans have this chemical circulating in their bodies. 97%! Benzophenone-3, or Oxybenzone, is also listed as a direct cause of coral bleaching. Do you really want that chemical on your skin and IN your body? Or on your child or baby? I hope the answer to that is a resounding NO. Check the labels, folks! Avobenzone is used in replace of Oxybenzone, but don’t be fooled, it is still a benzophenone. They often use different names and slightly different benzophenones to make you think the sunscreen doesn’t have it. Homosalate is another common sunscreen ingredient that, for health reasons, is limited to less than 10% in a formula by the FDA. Why? Because it bio-accumulates in the body faster than it can be eliminated and is considered a hormone disrupter. That’s what we all need, a hormone disrupter! Check the ingredients of your sunscreen. Stream2Sea has a card you can print out at https://stream2sea.com/ingredients-to-avoid. Almost all of the “name” sunscreens are filled with chemicals.

I have a couple of recommendations for safe, non toxic sunscreens for you to purchase, both well rated by the EWG. A super great source is the SkinStore, they have organic, chemical free, cruelty free and lots more! Safer for you and your children, and safer for the environment!

KISS MY FACE organics. The EWG (Environmental Working Group) gives KISS MY FACE organics a high rating for sun protection and health. I have used KISS MY FACE quite often, and have found it to be an excellent product. It comes in sprays and lotions and is mineral based. I highly recommend it! You can find it at Amazon. https://amzn.to/2KC6G30
STREAM2SEA products are also highly rated, and their website is full of great information. (https://stream2sea.com) They are chemical free and mineral based.

For more tips on how to help the Ocean environment and animals, my book, ALL FISH FACES, has plenty of tips and information for you and your kids, or grandkids!

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Let’s Clear Up the Myths about Traveling to Dubai!

May 17, 2018 By Tam Warner 40 Comments

I have always heard rumors about traveling to Dubai, and here I am going to debunk the myths! Dubai is absolutely on my list of places to go!

There are one hundred and ninety-five countries in this world, and Dubai tops many travelers’ bucket lists. Now, there are a lot of myths surrounding the United Arab Emirates, so to help clear everything up before you book your flights and hotel, here’s everything you need to know about visiting Dubai!

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What Diving the Revillagigedos Archipelago Really Looks Like, Part Two

May 14, 2018 By Tam Warner 6 Comments

My last post, What Diving the Revillagigedos Archipelago is Really Like, Part One, focused on the island Roca Partida. On this post we will head to the island of Socorro, the largest island in the group. The dive sites on this island include Cabo Pearce, Punta Tosca, and the Aquarium. The Aquarium was the most happening site! Most of all, I want to show you the topography and lighting down below, and though it isn’t soft waving coral, it has its own kind of beauty, as do the animals. I went on this trip with Dr Andrea Marshall’s Ray of Hope Expeditions!

diving socorro, diving the aquarium, diving the revillagigedos archipelago , isla socorro, socorro island socorro, island, the aquarium — One side of the island is covered in “shrubland”.

I loved this fish face, a Yellow Box Fish adult.

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I love doing citizen science!

From left to right, Fin, Andrea, Annie, Isabella, Tam and Lauren.

5 Types Of Trips To Spark Your Wanderlust This Summer!

May 11, 2018 By Tam Warner 17 Comments

wanderlust, big city, country, cultural explosion, bliss, types of trips, trips to take this summer — Photo by Oliver Sjostrom

Here are 5 Types of Trips to spark your wanderlust this summer! When you know that you want to travel, you start to get excited about where you’re going to go, but you don’t always know exactly what you want to do. It’s a big world, with so much to see and do, so how are you supposed to choose? You know that you can’t do it all at once, Instead, you need to focus on just one idea at a time. If your budget permits and you’ve got the time, you can always add on more stops, right? So, what will it be? Let’s look at the options!

City Lights

First of all, you’ve always got the option of jetting off on a weekend away to a big city. If you’re someone who loves to explore, take in the beauty of a new location, and just enjoy being somewhere completely different than what you’re used to, then it’s safe to say that being in a city will definitely work. Who doesn’t love the excitement of the big city lights?

Country Life

Sometimes, you just want to be able to enjoy a slower pace and ensure that you can get away from your busy schedule for a while. And that’s where the country comes in. Whether it’s heading out to somewhere local or going off to the French countryside where you can see fields for miles and can wake up with the birds, you know the country is always relaxing.

Sailing Away

From the country to the coast, another option is to hit the seas. And if you can get a yacht charter and hop around from island to island, what more could you want? If you know you want incredible weather, a slow pace of life, and to take in a range of different locations on sunny, lazy days, take a yacht charter this summer!

4. Cultural Explosion

Or maybe you want to escape the ordinary and head somewhere completely different? When you know that you want to push your comfort zone, a cultural explosion is exactly what you need. And I do not mean heading off to a different European city. Oh no, you’re going to want to hop over to Bali or visit Sri Lanka or Thailand or Africa, and really take in a different way of life.

Unadulterated Bliss

And finally, there’s also the option of going for what most of us will call our guilty pleasures – the secluded getaway. Because lying on a beach or being pampered in a spa resort really is one of the most relaxing and de-stressing travel experiences around!

So…what are YOU going to do???

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What Diving the Revillagigedos Archipelago Really Looks Like, Part One

May 10, 2018 By Tam Warner 3 Comments

North American Travel Journalist Association Travel Writer’s Awards 2018 honored this post with an Honorable Mention in the Featured Photo, Illustration, Online Category!

Diving the Revillagigedos Archipelago looks quite different from the tropical waters of the Caribbean or Indonesia. The archipelago is so remote, 250 miles south and east of Cabo San Lucas, and the islands are basically just rocks sticking up out of the ocean. I thought I would give you a look at not only the animals, but the awesome structures that exist underwater. These islands are known as Mexico’s “Galapagos” because of the large pelagic encounters which are due to the open ocean surrounding the islands, which often includes strong currents and choppy conditions. Underwater are rocky outcroppings, boulders and walls. There is not much coral as this is a cooler water destination, ranging from 71 degrees Farenheit to 80 degrees F. This destination can only be dived from a live aboard dive boat. This was my third visit, and I know I’ll go back!