What kind of special skills a frequent traveler might need? You may think of travel logistics first, and you’re right: finding great new places to go, or booking cheap tickets well in advance is important. But there are some not obvious things that make the experience even better. For example, staying vital state during a trip is a mandatory skill, too. Over the years, I’ve been exploring massage – a powerful way to relax and regain energy.

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Kerala, India, from the author’s archive

Travel can drain a lot of energy, especially if you change time zones, seasons, your usual food and environment. As a result, you might face a discouraging problem: you have breathtaking views to contemplate and great new people to meet, but you find yourself in a state where you cannot actually enjoy it. There are some tips and tricks on how you can do it better and keep yourself in a good shape (keep you posted). But I want to pick one thing to start.

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