20 Ways Travel Is Essential for Mental Health

Access to Different Foods and Products

One of my favorite things to buy when I’m abroad is natural health products–new scents or creams that I can use when I go home. My Southern Virginia home might not have lavender-mint gel for headaches, but I’m going to stock up on it when I’m back in England. Likewise, access to unique and different foods can be great, especially if you’re in a place that offers more variety than your home town.

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