Travel, Health, & Wellness
Last year while visiting the UK, I spent a quick 48 hours in Edinburgh. When I had the chance to return recently, I was fortunate enough to explore the Scottish Highlands. This was something I had wanted to do for some time and I was so happy that I made time. I was able to…
Since launching AstonishedAbroad.com in 2022, one of our most popular posts has remained My Favorite Quick and Easy Hotel Room Meals. Also since 2022, I have spent close to 2/3 of each year on the road. With time, I have learned new tips and tricks to help me stay on my routine. While it is…
Mastering Healthy Eating on the Go may seem impossible at first! Finding the balance between a bustling lifestyle and nourishing our bodies can often feel impossible in a world where we are all moving a mile a minute. Whether you’re a frequent business traveler like me, a busy parent shuttling kids from one activity to…
I debated about writing this post about how to travel well with thyroid disease. Eventually, I realized, that if my story helps even one person, that is a huge win. If you are new to AstonishedAbroad.com, be sure to read our About Us page. Here you will learn more about our desire to start this…
Our popular series is back with how to spend 24 hours in Uptown Dallas! While my recent trip to Dallas wasn’t my first trip there, it was my favorite trip to Dallas so far. Today I will share my picks for coffee, food, accommodations, cocktails, and how to stay active. Let’s jump in! Uptown Dallas…
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) “seeks to encourage the identification, protection, and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity” (UNESCO World Heritage Convention, 1992-2013). They encourage countries all over the world to nominate sites within their country for the UNESCO World…
I am excited today to share my ideas on how to stay active in Iceland! Here at Astonished Abroad, we aim to stay as healthy and active on vacation as possible. Staying active while traveling can be done but it does take some planning! I’ve broken this post up into activities and added some specific…
One of my favorite topics is food and drink and today we are exploring the cuisine of Iceland! There are plenty of amazing options for cuisine in Iceland and I wanted to share some of the highlights from our recent trip. Disclaimer, this post may entice your tastebuds so be warned! 🙂 Disclosure: Some of the…
While compiling my top 10 travel beauty essentials, I wanted to include those I can’t live without. There is no reason that you should have to sacrifice your beauty routine while traveling even if you are traveling carry-on only. This post will share my favorite travel beauty essentials which all happen to be carry-on appropriate…
Updated: July 18, 2023 First, before I detail my favorite quick and easy hotel room meals, I wanted to remind you of our goal here at Astonished Abroad. We want to share our favorite travel tips with a focus on health and wellness. The meals I am sharing within this post check both boxes. They…