When I was 20 years old, I was diagnosed with Lupus. Over the next 10 years, I lived in denial suppressing it and pushing through with life. Living with a chronic illness requires you to make intense adjustments to your everyday life, and if I wanted to continue traveling, I’d have to own it and do what works for me. The following tips have truly helped me

I've traveled to 28 countries, including many that would be considered high-risk for someone with a peanut allergy, and I've lived to tell the tale. Through trial and many errors, I've learned how to minimize the risks of traveling abroad with a nut allergy. Don't let your nut allergy stop you from seeing the world!Here are vital tips for traveling abroad with a nut allergy:

Self care is about nurturing your mind, body, and soul. It essentially comes down to doing what makes you feel good and balanced. At first glance, it may seem that talking about "self care" and travel is unnecessary. After all, travel can be viewed as a form of self care (it is definitely a way I nurture my soul). However, a lot of time, energy, and money goes into trip planning and trips themselves. Practicing self care is vital to be able to mentally and physically enjoy traveling. Here are my go-to self care practices that I treat myself to before, during, and after traveling:

If you've been following my How Stay Healthy While Traveling the World series, by now you should know traveling can be AMAZING but can also be exhausting and potentially threatening your health. The first two articles in the series covered important things to do before your trip and essential oils you should have in your first aid kit.

Here are 6 habits you should engage in to stay well and enjoy your trip: