A healthy body is a happy body. Physical fitness can be the linchpin that determines whether or not you’re ready for certain activities, such as travel, while your diet can be the difference between energy and exhaustion. However, modern life has made many soft, literally and figuratively. Here’s what you need to know in order to achieve a healthy body in the modern era.

Once upon a time I lived in a big house. Actually, I've lived in a few big houses. My wife and I didn't start off living in a big house, we worked our way to one.

Most people out there tend to think that a vacation is a luxury on which splurging is necessary and sometimes tend to go all out with unwanted expenses. Just because one can't afford to spend in excess doesn't mean that a good break is not possible. If there is a budget, a plan can always be made to fit into it. Here are a few ideas on how to make a budget holiday work.

Being a native of the District of Columbia area (raised in Arlington, VA - approximately 5 miles from the city) I’ve always been surprised when transplants (non-natives) find it so rare to meet a local. I typically joke with them that all the locals hang out together in their homes rather than go out much, and that’s why it’s not easy to meet one. While I haven’t researched the rates in cities that transplants interact with locals, I would think it’s not that high. Every single one of my close friends are local, so where transplants see scarcity - I see abundance. I find it funny that some think the city is solely a patchwork of gypsies or aspiring politicians - for there are many who found comfort in staying home *and* living in a bustling city. While DC is no NYC, it does have its share of artsy, hipster, and socialite circles. But I digress! What I love about this city is that every decade the neighborhood will change faces - old bars will retire their reign and new ones will rise up. In that sense - a list of new bars to visit will never end - and I don’t mind. Below are my favorite DC bars - from the POV of a local:

Few experiences can surpass the adventure of diving with manta rays. Each year, thousands of tourists fly over to famous destinations such as the Maldives to experience this adventure of ethereal nature. It has become a significant part of tourism, which has provided the governments a vast economic incentive to impose restrictions upon manta fisheries. By diving with manta rays, you're actually helping to conserve these mesmerising creatures in the deep. Here's a guide on how you can dive with manta rays.

More and more people are exploring a new way to vacation by packing up their RV and driving around the country. This can be a great adventure because you can see a lot of different and unique places while you are out and about. You may even find some that you weren't even expecting, which leads to even more fun. You also don't have to stick to a certain plan. You can drive where ever the wind takes you! 

In the present scenario, airfare has become the most expensive part of trips. Whether you want to travel solo or with your kith and kin, an expensive flight price can break your dream of traveling. And, this has been the case with several individuals.

The blue sky meets the sparkly blue ocean at the end of the horizon while the white sands on the shores make the perfect bed to lie on while the sun gives you a tan. The Maldives is one of the most luxurious places in the world and it is also one of the most romantic destinations. This makes it the ultimate location from some intimate bliss. Here's how to plan your romantic honeymoon to the islands.

With high-class jets available anytime, it’s not a farfetched dream to take a ride from Dubai to the meeting in London or to go shopping in Paris. Everything is reachable in a matter of minutes.

It is a very attractive method to visit some ancient places to enjoy life. Through such kind of tours, you will be able to know about ancient peoples, their lifestyle, and the way of living. Rome is one of the most beautiful ancient cities. Most of the people who love to visit ancient and admiring places go to Rome and enjoy the lifestyle of old people who have been living there.

You can enjoy moments with family and friends, embark on a romantic sailing or motor yacht trip on the Biscayne Bay. There is a wide variety of places for every taste: from a relaxing seaside getaway to lively beaches where music and fun never stop. Some of the most prominent beaches include Haulover Beach, Sunny Island Beach (famous for its restaurants, theaters and nightlife) and Lummus Park Beach.

Forever, Sydney has been the number one on the world's backpacker list. Its charm is so complete that many people who plan to spend a few days on the beach eventually don't want to leave. That's it, the significance of Sydney is not just in the idealistic novelty of the sun, ocean, and beach in the city, although they play an essential role.