About Matt Long
Who am I? I am a typical Gen-Xer and recovering cubicle-dweller who has a passion for all things travel. My site brings a unique perspective that is hard to find online. I am not a backpacker, nor am I...
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Five Ways To Be an Unhealthy Traveler
Posted on March 20, 2012 | 12 Comments1. Don’t Take Any Precautions – Travel is a big deal for most of us yet it always surprises me to see how few health precautions some people take before embarking on a fantastic adventure. Preparation starts well before your trip with a daily training... -
Three Travel Experiences to Keep You Healthy
Posted on May 15, 2011 | 5 CommentsI’ve written about the health benefits of travel, but it’s also important to be proactive in order to have a healthy trip. It can be easy to become lazy, eat poorly and in general turn into a mobile couch potato, but it’s much easier to... -
A Look at the Real Benefits of Travel
Posted on May 10, 2011 | 21 CommentsTaking a vacation is a big commitment for most people. The expense as well as the time required are both major investments that consumers don’t take lightly. Unlike most other investments though, the return on travel can be hard to quantify, but is nonetheless considerable.... -
Nasty, Brutish and Long – Do’s and Don’ts of Modern Plane Travel
Posted on February 23, 2011 | 7 CommentsModern travel is not how it was once envisioned. In the oft-ballyhooed “golden age” of flight, passengers dressed up in their finest clothes, were met with kind and courteous stewardesses and enjoyed everything from steaks to martinis while in flight. Fast forward to 2011 when... -
Long-Haul Flights – How to Stay Sane and Healthy
Posted on January 12, 2011 | 19 CommentsLong-haul flights are anything but enjoyable, but are a necessary evil for anyone who wants to see more of the world. Technically, a long-haul is defined as any flight more than six hours in length, but depending on your level of travel experience even a... -
New Year’s Travel Resolutions
Posted on January 2, 2011 | 2 CommentsIt’s the beginning of a new year and most people use this time to make any number of resolutions from losing weight to quitting smoking. This year, rather than make a promise that I probably won’t keep, I want to try to improve some of... -
Seven Tips for Dealing with Illness When Traveling
Posted on November 23, 2010 | 7 CommentsToday’s post is a guest post by Anya Clowers, the well-known travel and health expert. I am so pleased that Anya agreed to offer these tips on fighting illness while traveling, an especially important message as we enter the holiday travel season. I learned a... -
Travel Smarts: How to Stay Healthy on The Road
Posted on November 15, 2010 | 4 CommentsMaybe it’s because I’m getting older, but it is increasingly important to stay healthy when I travel. Gone are the days of being able to hike all day without feeling the pain the next day, but here are a few ways to stay healthy while... -
Health Benefits of Travel
Posted on July 20, 2010 | 10 CommentsA quick review of travel advice from the major media outlets will show a frightening image of travel health risks, ash cloud delays and even terrorism. It’s no surprise that most people have significant reservations about leaving home for a trip to a new place....
