Bucharest is not famous for its cuisine. Boring meals such as meat and roasted potatoes can be found in many restaurants. The capital of Romania is even less known for healthier, vegan-style food. However, this guide will help you find a few decent vegetarian options. Since this is the first restaurant guide published on HealthTravelJunkie.com, …
Pine nuts are the edible kernels of pine cones, growing on pine trees. The extensive health benefits of pine nuts explain why its been such a popular staple food since prehistory. How do you describe the taste of a pine nut? Apart from mentioning the delicious pungent, buttery taste, you can only really say “it …
Guayusa (Ilex Guayusa) is a stimulant leaf tea from Ecuador. It comes from the holly plant, thus is related to the Yerba Mate (Ilex Paraguariensis) consumed in Argentina. Like coffee, it has an energizing effect, and contains natural caffeine. Guayusa is traditionally known as the Night Watch Man, since it keeps tribesmen awake late at …
Whenever you travel in Brazil, specifically in a city like Rio de Janeiro, you’ll notice the Tapioca pancake stands along beaches such as Copacabana. However, this versatile regional food originates further North in the Brazilian state of Bahia, with capital Salvador. It’s easy to keep your Tapioca pancake 100% vegan, gluten-free, or whatever your …
The Galapagos Islands is an Ecuadorian Marine Reserve, and a very popular tourist destination just off the coast of South America. Instead of being one big island, its an archipelago which came into existence through volcanic eruptions. There are only four inhabited islands: Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Isabela, and Floreana. Santa Cruz has the largest …
Wanderbus is a relatively new travel company offering hop-on hop-off itineraries in Ecuador. It’s a more in-depth tourist experience than simply traveling in a straight line from A to B. Long ago I did a fixed itinerary bus trip in Europe. But there was no freedom to stay longer in your favorite places. Thus, …
Ecuador is a country with many different climates. In the highlands of Quito or Cuenca, it can be cold and rainy – and the air is thinner. While in the tropical Amazon jungle it’s generally hot and humid (think mosquitos). At the same time, the coastal region provides a very sunny climate. Thanks to these …
In this world of processed diets and unhealthy lifestyles, speeding up your metabolism is becoming more essential than ever before. If you’re struggling to keep in shape, slow metabolism is the very likely culprit. Some would say metabolism is dependent on your DNA and genetics. But instead of this fatalistic approach, there is a …
Spa Zuiver is het beste authentieke Nederlandse kuuroord dicht bij het hart van Amsterdam. Er zijn tal van soortgelijke kuuroorden (“Thermen”) verspreid over heel Nederland, maar ook in andere Europese landen zoals Duitsland bijv. Friedrichsbad. Een spa in Europa is in principe een concentratie van sauna’s, dompelbaden, zwembaden, jacuzzi’s en ontspanningsruimtes, allemaal onder hetzelfde dak. …
Holiday season without the enchanting smell of roasted chestnuts can be difficult to imagine. Even the legendary Nat King Cole in his renowned carol – “The Christmas Song“ – sings about “chestnuts roasting on an open fire”. However, what many people fail to realize is how healthy and delicious chestnuts really are. What are Chestnuts? …