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What is slow travel and how can I embrace it?

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Slow travel is a trend growing in popularity. It’s where we travel to a destination at our leisure, while immersing ourselves in the landscape and culture. If we reflect on the holidays of early 20th century Britain, Victorians would travel to the coast via slow train or horse-drawn carriage, often stopping several times along the … Read more

Tips for travelling with hypertension

Blood pressure test being carried out so that customers understand the sorts of checks that are carried out for those that suffer with high blood pressure.

Hypertension – known as high blood pressure – may or may not be something that crosses your mind daily. Yet, on World Hypertension Day (WHD) 17th of May, the aim of The World Hypertension League is to increase awareness of hypertension. The date also falls within May Measure Month. May Measure is a global blood … Read more

6 Reasons why a holiday can boost your mental wellbeing

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Our mental wellbeing is something we’ve grown to focus upon and look after, since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic. Since then, more of us have made an effort to enhance our mental health every day. At Free Spirit, we enjoy lunchtime walks on beautiful grounds. It helps us to admire nature, enhance our moods … Read more

Free Spirit’s Top Tips for Travelling with Asthma

Travelling with asthma shouldn’t hold you back from your travel dreams. Although there’s no cure, the symptoms of this common lung condition can be managed. Over 8 million people living with asthma lead active lives across the UK. Plus, going on a relaxing holiday not only reduces the symptoms of stress it can keep asthma … Read more

How winter snow sports can benefit your health

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Do you fancy trying a new winter sport? See yourself as an adventurer in the snow this winter? Give one a go and reap the health benefits at the same time. For instance, aside from general fitness and muscular benefits, did you know that skiing can improve our mental dexterity because winter sports are classed … Read more

Free Spirit’s Guide to Forest Bathing and Leaf Peeping

Forest bathing and leaf-peeping are ways we can embrace the changing of the seasons and autumn. Or as John Keats called it the ‘season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’.  Although Keats was famous for his musings while immersing himself in nature, the origins of forest bathing actually come from somewhere else… Forest Bathing What is … Read more

What are the Benefits of Walking

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The benefits of walking may appear small. However, in the long term, they can enhance a healthy lifestyle and provide you with a happier life. As it’s National Walking Month this (and each) May, we thought we’d share the different ways that you can enjoy a walk. From immersing yourself in nature, long-distance walks within … Read more

Dee and Graham’s Free Spirit Journey Continues…

You may remember Dee and Graham’s adventures, which we first wrote about in November 2017. In October 2014, Dee was diagnosed with a rare disease called Neuroendocrine Cancer. The diagnosis put a complete halt on the couples travel plans for 2015 (they were forced to cancel eight overseas holidays). However, with two infusions of some … Read more

Winter Cruise inspiration for Free Spirits with Medical Conditions

Winter cruises can be a good choice of holiday if you travel with a medical condition or disability. Both you and your family will benefit because fewer crowds can lead to a more personalised service. For you to enjoy the winter sun we have looked at winter cruise destinations for warm cruises in December, and … Read more

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