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    Food & Nutrition

    The Best Healthy Homemade Protein Bars (Simple & Natural)

    ByTamara April 1, 2026August 14, 2026

    If you’re looking for healthy homemade protein bars that are quick to make, flexible, and easy to adjust to your needs, these recipes are a great place to start. They require no baking, take less than 10 minutes, and can be adapted depending on your protein powder and preferences. For a long time, I wanted…

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  • Beginner surfer popping up on a small wave during a surf lesson in Portugal – one of the beginner surf mistakes I made while learning to surf
    Surfing & Adventure

    7 Beginner Surf Mistakes I Made (So You Don’t Have To)

    ByTamara March 18, 2026August 14, 2026

    Let’s talk about beginner surf mistakes; I made quite a few of them during my first surf camp in Portugal. I had waited for that moment for so long. Excited, optimistic, and quietly confident, I arrived at camp convinced that my general fitness would carry me through. Regular workouts, swimming sessions, and a solid “sporty”…

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  • Forearm plank during an outdoor workout just outside Vienna
    Fitness & Travel

    Outdoor Workout Spots in Vienna: Where to Train for Free

    ByTamara March 4, 2026August 14, 2026

    After what felt like the grayest winter in decades, the first sunny days in Vienna hit differently. This year especially, the lack of sunlight felt heavy. And when spring finally arrives, I start thinking about one thing: taking my workouts outside and exploring the best outdoor workout spots in Vienna. The moment the sun comes…

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  • Entrance sign to the surf pool Edinburgh in winter
    Surfing & Adventure

    Lost Shore Surf Resort Prices: What You Pay and My Winter Session

    ByTamara February 18, 2026August 26, 2026

    If you’re wondering what it’s like to surf the Edinburgh surf pool in winter, here’s my honest experience: from freezing conditions to how the sessions actually felt in the water. Surfing the Edinburgh surf pool in winter sounds like something you question while doing it, and that’s exactly what happened. I was standing there in…

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  • a snowy landscape showing that winter travel fitness is not easy
    Fitness & Travel

    Winter Travel Fitness for Travelers Who Don’t Love the Cold

    ByTamara February 4, 2026August 14, 2026

    If you’re struggling with winter travel fitness, you’re definitely not alone! Staying active when it’s cold, dark, and unpredictable is a completely different challenge. In this guide, I’ll show you how I stay consistent while traveling in winter without forcing intense workouts or relying on perfect conditions. Winter makes everything harder. The days are shorter,…

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  • A vibrant breakfast platter with boiled eggs, grilled halloumi, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, olives, and fresh bread on a patterned plate.
    Food & Nutrition

    The Best Post-Workout Meals in Vienna: Districts 9–16

    ByTamara January 21, 2026July 14, 2026

    Welcome back to the post-sweat food tour of Vienna! Previously in Part 1, we explored post-workout meals in Vienna, focusing on the core districts (1–8). We looked at meals that go way beyond your average protein bar. Now, in part 2, we’re heading a bit farther out, into the neighborhoods where locals live, train, and…

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  • notebook with New Year’s resolutions checklist representing realistic New Year fitness goals
    Fitness & Travel

    New Year, Smarter Goals: Realistic New Year Fitness Goals

    ByTamara January 7, 2026June 16, 2026

    Starting the new year full of motivation and ideas has never really been my problem. Planning realistic New Year fitness goals, on the other hand, has. For years, I started January by creating ambitious goals for the following 12 months. Big dreams, long lists, and lots of motivation. And every year, the same thing happened:…

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  • close-up of hands holding an ankle to improve mobility and build stronger ankles
    Gear & Reviews

    Better Balance, Stronger Ankles: My Take on a No Name Trainer

    ByTamara December 24, 2025August 14, 2026

    If you’ve ever done that ankle mobility test where you stand a few centimeters from a wall and try to touch your knee to it without lifting your heel and failed spectacularly, welcome to the club. Building stronger ankles starts with recognizing when yours need work. I recently discovered that my ankle mobility is, in…

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  • Homemade healthy Christmas treats made from melted dark chocolate topped with mixed nuts, set on baking paper before cooling.
    Food & Nutrition

    5 Healthy Christmas Treats You’ll Actually Crave

    ByTamara December 10, 2025June 16, 2026

    The holidays for me aren’t about skipping dessert. They’re about finding that sweet spot between cozy and balanced. Over the years, I’ve realized that healthy Christmas treats can be both delicious and good for you. It’s less about restriction and more about small swaps that still make you feel festive. So this year, I’m sharing…

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  • Woman in orange athletic wear flexes her arm and smiles, holding yellow autumn leaves in her other hand, standing against a plain brown background. An article about travel fitness habits.
    Fitness & Travel

    5 Simple Travel Fitness Habits for a Stronger, Happier You

    ByTamara November 26, 2025August 14, 2026

    Staying fit while traveling doesn’t have to be complicated; it just comes down to simple, consistent habits. It’s all about small, realistic routines that keep you moving, grounded, and feeling good. Over the years, I’ve learned that my travel fitness habits while traveling don’t need to look like a strict workout plan. They just need…

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