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Business travel can
be exhilarating, fun
and challenging.
However, despite all
the great
experiences you get
to enjoy on the
road, you also have
to deal with not
being in your own
bed and the lack of
sleep that
accompanies that.
Add long hours,
little access to
fresh foods, and of
course, time away
from family and
friends, and it’s no
wonder the Harvard
Business Review
found a strong
correlation between
the frequency of
business travel and
a wide range of
physical and
behavioral health
risks.
It takes effort to
be a healthy road
warrior, but it is
so worth it. Feeling
good while traveling
for work leads to
more productivity,
better output, a
superior work
product, and an
all-around happier
life. Here’s our
business travel
wellness routine:
Stay Hydrated
– Drink at least 1.5
liters of water
every day, whether
or not you’re
traveling. When
flying, drink at
least half a liter
of water for every
hour in the air. As
a bonus, this forces
you to get up and
move while on the
plane, helping to
lower the risk of
blood clots.
Move Your Body
– Make it a point to
be up early enough
so that you can
exercise at least 40
minutes every
morning before 7
a.m. A good road
warrior workout
should involve a
balance of
high-intensity
cardio and free
weight exercises to
keep metabolic
levels up during the
day. You should
either use the hotel
gym, or simply pack
exercise bands to
use in your hotel
room in case time is
tight.
Rev Up Your Mind
– After you get out
of bed and exercise,
do some motivational
reading, listen to
TED Talks or spend
time in spiritual
reflection to put
yourself in the
right frame of mind
for the day. Stay
off social media
during this time and
challenge your brain
instead!
Refresh Your Body
– Get at least seven
hours of sleep every
night, because your
brain and body needs
restorative sleep in
order to work well.
To get that sleep,
practice good sleep
hygiene: turn off
the TV in your hotel
room and set your
phone on silent so
you’re not awakened
by a 2 a.m. email. |
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While
there’s
little
doubt
that the
dining
inside
your
hotel or
resort
will be
top-notch,
you
should
experience
the full
range of
culinary
experiences
Mexico
offers.
This
country
is home
to
arguably
the
greatest
culture
of
street
food in
the
world,
and
tasting
it is as
simple
as a
quick
stop
between
shops or
museums.
While
there
isn’t
enough
room in
your
stomach
to try
every
single
cart or
stand,
here are
a few
quintessential
antojitos
you need
to
savor.
Tacos -
Perhaps
nothing
is more
iconic
of
Mexican
cuisine
than
tacos.
Of
course,
these
aren’t
the
mass-produced
replicas
of chain
restaurants;
here
they’re
the real
deal.
While
variations
exist
based on
which
state of
Mexico
you’re
in,
every
taco
will
likely
consist
of a
warm
corn
tortilla
(often
hand-made),
tender
meat,
and a
smattering
of fresh
vegetables,
fruits
and
salsas.
Tamales
-
Originating
in
Oaxaca,
tamales
today
can be
found
and
enjoyed
all
throughout
Mexico.
Composed
of a
thick
steamed
corn
dough
wrapped
in
either
banana
leaves
or corn
husks,
the true
treat of
tamales
is the
stuffing:
you can
find
anything
from
chicken
mole to
cheese
to sweet
pineapple
inside.
Sopes
and
Gorditas
-
Sopes
and
gorditas
are
essentially
two
sides of
the same
coin:
the same
delicious
corn
dough
with
slight
variations
in
preparation.
Gorditas
are when
the corn
dough is
fried,
then
stuffed
with
meats,
beans
and
cheeses
and
topped
off with
delectable
salsas
and
creams.
Sopes
are the
exact
same
thing,
except
all of
the
stuffings
go on
top of
the corn
patty,
thus
making
them
“toppings.”
It may
seem
like a
trivial
difference,
but
you’ll
be
surprised
at how
difficult
it is to
choose
between
the two!
Tostadas
-
At first
glance,
Tostadas
look
like a
mix
between
a taco
and a
pizza,
but
there’s
more
flavor
there
than
meets
the eye.
The base
is a
crisp,
salty
tortilla
that is
gratuitously
topped
with
anything
from
pork to
cows’
foot to
ceviche
or fresh
fish.
Those
traveling
to
Oaxaca
should
be sure
to try a
tlayuda,
a huge
tostada
smothered
in
chocolate
mole
sauce,
then
topped
with a
salad
and meat
of your
choice
before
finally
being
sprinkled
with
world-famous
stringy
Oaxaca
cheese.
Elotes
and
Esquites
-
Elotes
and
Esquites
are
essentially
the same
food,
prepared
differently.
Elotes
is
sweetcorn,
served
on a
stick
and
smothered
in
mayonnaise,
cream
and
chili.
Esquites
is
sweetcorn
cut from
the cob,
mixed
with
cream,
lime
juice,
mayonnaise
and
chili
inside a
plastic
cup.
Either
version
is by
far and
away one
of the
tastiest
options
for
enjoying
Mexican
street
food.
Comotes
-
If
you’re
in
Mexico
City,
you’ll
want to
try
camotes
fresh
from a
stand or
cart.
Camotes
are
plantains
and
sweet
potatoes
steamed,
and then
served
with
strawberry
jam and
condensed
milk. If
you
can’t
tell
where
they are
by the
crowds
they
draw,
then
listen
for the
distinct
whistle
of steam
escaping
the pot. |
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The pros and cons of taking a red-eye flight are obvious: you arrive at your destination in the morning and you don’t lose a whole day traveling. However, you’re too exhausted to be productive because you spent the previous night shifting positions in your uncomfortable airline seat. Here are a few tips to make sure you leave your next red-eye flight somewhat rested so you can work the next day.
Beat Jet Lag in Advance – Try to advance your body clock when traveling eastbound. You will have to wake up earlier and go to bed earlier than you normally would. Do the reverse when headed westbound. Try this before your trip so you have a better chance of being into the right time zone when you deplane.
Choose Your Seat Carefully – The right seat is critical. Avoid seats located near the restroom and the seats that don’t recline. Sitting in the aisle makes it likely you’ll get an elbow injury. If you sleep on a certain side of the bed at home, choose a window seat on the side of the plane that provides you with a more comfortable experience and maybe some additional time to sleep.
Eat Light & Right – Look for the healthiest, leanest meal you can find, preferably at the gate before you board. Avoid spicy foods that might cause an upset stomach. In-flight meals are overly processed and salty, so they may make you feel bloated or more dehydrated during the flight.
Hydrate Like It’s Your Job – Drink water, and skip the alcohol and caffeine. The pressurized cabin usually leaves passengers a little dehydrated, so buy a large bottle of water at the gate before you board the plane and drink water steadily throughout the flight.
Come Prepared to Sleep Well – Bring a comfortable travel pillow, sleep mask, earplugs or noise-canceling earphones—worth every penny to frequent fliers. Take off your watch and accessories to remind yourself that it’s bedtime. And be sure to buckle your seat belt over your blanket so that the flight attendant doesn’t need to disturb you to check it.
Freshen Up – Bring a toiletry bag with all of the usual items you use to get ready in the morning, including a toothbrush, mouthwash, deodorant, hairbrush and a fresh set of clothes. You will feel mentally more prepared to tackle the new day after freshening up.
Book through Us – Of course, the best way to sleep on an airplane is to get one of those roomy seats up front. Our agency has all the right connections to improve your air travel experience, so contact us before your next flight. |
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For true beer lovers, the highlight of any vacation is hoisting pints of the local stouts, IPAs and lagers of their vacation destination. They will not be disappointed at these destinations, where the quality and variety of the beer attracts millions every year.
Munich, Germany - No beer bucket list would be complete without Munich, the place where millions of barley buffs converge every year for the 16-day festival called Oktoberfest. But even if you can’t make it during that time, you can still enjoy the city’s legendary beer gardens and the famed 425-year-old brewery Hofbräuhaus.
Montreal, Canada - For decades now, Montreal has been a mecca for brewpubs, perfecting the art of microbrewery. Beer brewed here is often defined by its color—blonde, rousse, ambrée or noir—than by its style at such places as the world-famous Le Cheval Blanc.
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Home to globally popular brands Heineken and Amstel, Amsterdam is a town steeped in beer history. Locals like to linger long over their pints of pils at neighborhood watering holes called brown bars, where the darkened interiors inspire profound conversations.
Dublin, Ireland - Guinness. Need we say more? Fine…inside the Guinness Storehouse, Ireland’s top tourist attraction, you’ll get a grand history lesson along with a perfectly poured pint. Afterward, soak in the city’s thriving pub culture at The Porterhouse, Dublin’s first brewpub, to sample their homemade porters.
Brussels, Belgium - This is the capital of Belgian beer, the award-winning ale that has been traditionally brewed by monks since the Middle Ages. Here, beer aficionados debate over the quality of their lambics at charming café-bars called estaminets. |
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