The food-lover's guide to staying
in shape while traveling
Staying fit and making healthy choices while on vacation is and has always been one of the most difficult aspects of traveling for me. And it's one of the most common questions I get.
It's possible that I'm the least qualified person to give this advice, because anyone who travels with me knows I'm always, 100% of the time, guided by food. I schedule my activities around food, visit different neighborhoods based on their restaurants, find culture through food, and may even eat when I'm not hungry just because I never want to leave any corner of a city untasted.
On the other hand, I may be especially qualified to give this advice, because I would never suggest you say "no" to croissants in Paris (if, unlike me, you actually like croissants), Pad Thai in Bangkok, or all the truffle pasta you can get your hands on in Italy.
But life is about balance, and I know that too many overly-indulgent meals in a row can leave me in a slump for the rest of the day, which is the last thing anyone wants on vacation. And I've been on one too many trips where upon returning home, the thought of getting back into shape is simply overwhelming.
@thewayfaress