health Archives • Jessie on a Journey

5 Budget-Friendly Health And Wellness Getaways

January 10, 2016 |

Wellness retreats offer the chance to clear your mind and escape your problems for a bit. They allow you to get back in touch with yourself, strengthen your relationship with the earth, and eat healthy meals. The problem is these types of experiences are often thousands of dollars for a week of rejuvenation, a price…

When Flying Is Painful, Literally (And What To Do About It)

August 14, 2015 |

For some of us, flying means vomiting, migraines and sometimes even facial paralysis. Here’s my story on plane pain, and what to do about it.

Holistic Culture: Berber Remedies In Morocco

July 29, 2015 |

When visiting Morocco, you have the opportunity to learn about ancient remedies and Berber apothecary by visiting a Berber pharmacy. The indigenous Berber people have been honing their herbal healing methods for centuries and even though modern medicine is widely available, Moroccans swear by these cures. Many of the pharmacies located in the souks of…

How I Cure Stress On The Road (Aside For Wine)

April 6, 2015 |

My regular readers have likely seen my ASMR Travel videos, or at least seen post titles showcasing them. I know many of you may be scratching your heads thinking, “What the heck is ASMR?” For me, it’s not only the cure for years of vivid nightmares, but also how I relax on the road, something…

Travel ASMR: A Pre-Trip Makeover At The Travel Salon [Video]

February 4, 2015 |

In this week’s Travel ASMR video, I’ll give you a pre-trip makeover before you head off to wine country. We’ll give you a new outfit, haircut and makeup look. Some ASMR triggers used in the video include whispering, tapping, personal attention and scratching. If you’re new to ASMR, these videos are used for relaxation, stress…

Travel ASMR: A Relaxing Toiletries Tour [Video]

December 12, 2014 |

One of my favorite things about staying in a hotel is the (sometimes) awesome toiletries you get access to. I still remember after one particularly long hostel-filled backpacking trip through South America flying to meet my then-boyfriend at a hotel in Colorado. They have handmade jasmine soap?! And shampoo?! I’d explained, way too excitedly. Before…