What to pack & practice for physical, mental & ecological health
Just like the unique ways in which we navigate our life, traveling is a really personal journey. Where you go (city, nature, a combo), how you spend your time (museum-hopping, adventure-seeking, savoring local eats), and what you prefer to pack (travel food, healing herbs, books) are all reflections of your values and needs.
With summer in full swing and clients and friends bopping off to Italy and across Europe, I’ve been asked about my own travel routines and packing lists. Questions range from what snacks and supplements I bring to what I recommend seeing, doing, and eating—be it cafés and cultural delights, or physical and emotional tools to cultivate balance whilst abroad.
I’m happy to offer my go-to mind-body holistic health practices—but everyone has their own needs and goals, so remember the importance of staying true to yourself and doing what you feel is best for you. This encompasses paying attention to and not ignoring yourself—your heartfelt desires and physical / mental health symptoms.
And personally, whether I’m camping, on a long car or train ride, or taking a flight—my main goals are to be as healthy, mindful, and ecologically conscious as possible, without sacrificing my sanity.
In that sense, what I bring and what I practice embodies those values—both en route to and while at the final destination (and beyond).
Below you’ll find my travel guide for mind-body-planet wellbeing, should they spark any helpful insights or offer supportive tools for your upcoming travels, including:
- Mind-body wellness travel tips
- Ayurvedic + food insights
- Eco-conscious gear + holistic product recs
- Simple yoga + functional movement ideas
- Self-care tools for travel days
For what it’s worth.
Friendly reminder: I lived in Paris for 3.5 years and created a 27-page Paris City Guide with personal recommendations—what to eat and what to do; wellness-focused and traditional French. The code to access it for free is below 🙂
Nice City Guide coming soon…
Questions:
“Any tips on how to keep my trip more Ayurvedic when it comes to food?”
“What are some of your Paris recs?”
“I’m spending a week in the Côte d’Azur—anything you recommend?” (coming soon…)
“My knees and hips hurt from flying—what can I do to relieve them?”
“What do you bring with you when you go camping?”
“What snack bars and electrolytes do you pack?”
Answers:
Get the full Travel Guide on Substack.
Travel doesn’t have to derail your wellness practices. It can actually deepen them by reminding you to be flexible, to trust yourself, and to return to your values no matter where you are, who you’re around, what you’re eating, and what you’re doing.
What practices and packing list items do you prioritize on your travels?
Reach out for support—I offer 1:1 coaching if you’re looking to integrate personalized holistic practices into your travels and lifestyle in ways that work for you.
Take good care,
S
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