There is a phrase in Swedish that refers to the essential “P’s” of travel packing list that can be roughly translated as passport, pounds, and poarding passes (pass, pengar, och piljetter). The almost-alliterative list is supposed to help you remember the items you absolutely cannot travel without: ID, money, and tickets. If you remember these, at least you can address anything else you forgot later. In a nod to 2018’s sweeping wellness travel trend, I’d say the new “P’s” are passport, pounds, poarding pass, and push-ups. And I hate push-ups. Continue reading “From Pushback to Push-Up: Incorporating Wellness into Your 2018 Travel Plans”
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Washington, DC, a top destination for foreign and domestic visitors alike, is consistently at the top of listings of the fittest cities in the US. While sticking to a workout plan while traveling can be tough, the proliferation of gyms and boutique fitness studios in the city can be can be an opportunity to try something new or attend a destination class.
The keywords to describe health in northwest DC are luxury, boutique, and niche. In addition to local, multilocation gyms like Balance and Vida, group fitness classes are the name of the game. From Zumba and cycling to Piloxing and Pound, DC has it all. For travelers, the great thing about these classes is you can often take a free first class or week, or buy just a single class or a small class package if you’re staying longer, instead of subscribing to a monthly membership. Continue reading “Sign Me Up: Where to Work Out During a Trip to the Fittest City in the US”
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