While a strenuous workout can bring on endorphins and promote a sense of well-being, a few hours after the workout can bring on pain and discomfort. Have you ever tried walking up stairs after doing a hard leg workout? It doesn’t get much more unpleasant than that. The key is to find ways to recover quickly after exercise so all of that soreness …
Quick and Instant Getaways for the Weekend
Life has a way of just bringing you down. It is hard to stay positive with a smile on your face all the time when you are handling work, family, and all of those little things that make your life so complicated. But with all that in mind, it can be difficult to schedule a vacation for a week and take a rest from everything that is weighing so …
Why Quiet Is the Key to a Great Hotel Stay
There are many things to take into consideration when choosing lodgings for your vacation, such as proximity to tourist sites, the availability of transportation, and so on. But all too often, we have a tendency to overlook the value of getting some much-needed peace and quiet during these stays. In high-end hotels where everything is very quiet, …
5 Tips for Travelling to Cold Destinations in the Winter
Why is it that nine times out of ten, when we say the word "travel", we picture balmy weather- regardless of whether this is a trip all about urban exploration or a surfing vacation? Unless you are a fan of winter sports like skiing or snowshoeing, you likely don't take many trips in the winter, especially not to cold destinations like Canada, …
How to Plan for a Successful Road Trip
There seems to be a common misperception that road trips have to occur during the summer weather. And while this can make for an enjoyable journey, there is no rule or law which prevents you from going on a winter road trip! In fact, cold weather road trips can come with adventures of their own! However, it’s important to remember that a road …