Healthy Journeys: Nurturing Wellness with Travel Apps

Vow to stay healthy while you travel!

It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of sightseeing, food-tasting, and shopping that comes with venturing away from home. But staying healthy can be challenging when you don’t have access to the same equipment and foods you usually have. Fortunately, some great apps are out there to help you succeed in your health goals while on the go. Read on for our round-up of the best apps for staying healthy while traveling!

Waiting to Exhale!

Exhale is an emotional well-being app designed specifically for Black Women to help cope with the stress associated with everyday life and the effects of systemic racism. As Black Women, we face oppressive systems that weather our mental and emotional health. One way to resist these systems is to return to our breath and prioritize our well-being. Exhale is committed to centering Black Women and creating culturally relevant resources that allow us to destress, get grounded, and have a brave place to pause and breathe.

MapMyFitness – MapMyFitness is an app that tracks activities like running, walking, biking, yoga and more with GPS tracking. It also offers users custom workout plans they can follow while traveling. It offers users over 600 different types of activities to choose from and even has a place where users can look up local fitness classes or studios. Plus, it will sync up with other fitness apps like Google Fit and MyFitnessPal, so you don’t lose your progress or data while on the go.

Spokin – Spokin’s mission is to make managing food allergies and celiac easier by connecting the community to safe foods, restaurants, bakeries, travel, recipes, and other travelers. This unique app helps users make better choices for food shopping or eating out at restaurants. Explore over 73,000 reviews across 80 countries and filter by allergies and cuisine to find safe restaurants, bakeries, ice cream shops, hotels, and more in your neighborhood or on your travels. The app also lets users search for healthier restaurant options nearby based on dietary restrictions and allergies.

Air Doctor App - Telehealth can be a lifesaver when you're on the move! Whether on a road trip, exploring new cities, or just chilling by the beach, having access to virtual healthcare is incredibly convenient. Just make sure you have a stable internet connection, and you can connect with your healthcare provider from virtually anywhere. It's like carrying a virtual clinic in your pocket! With Air Doctor in your pocket, you can travel the world worry-free. Download the app and enjoy simple, hassle-free medical care - anywhere, anytime!

Medisafe app - Prescription reminders are like your nudge to stay on top of your health game. Setting reminders can be a game-changer, whether a fancy app or a simple alarm on your phone.  The Medisafe app reminds you to take medication doses on time every time, even if your device is asleep. Medisafe has timezone support, too! There is no need to worry while traveling; your reminders are always on time.

Traveling can be fun but also stressful—especially when it comes to managing one's health goals during trips. Fortunately, plenty of helpful apps are available, making staying healthy while on the go easier.