Christine Garvin
Website: http://www.holisticwithhumor.com/
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Christine Garvin is a certified Nutrition Educator and holds a MA in Holistic Health Education. She is co-editor of Brave New Traveler and founder/editor of Living Holistically...with a sense of humor. When she is not out traveling the world, she is busy writing, doing yoga, and performing hip-hop and bhangra. She also likes to pretend living in her hippie town of Fairfax, CA is like being on vacation.
Posts by Christine Garvin:
- ‘Fare Thee Well’: A Mindful Approach to Saying Goodbye 10 Mar 2010
- Does Rise in Hate Groups Spell Trouble for Travelers? 08 Mar 2010
- 6 Inspiring TED Talks About Happiness and Belief 03 Mar 2010
- The Truth About Happiness and Travel 01 Mar 2010
- BNT’s Best of the Week 2/27/2010 27 Feb 2010
- Competitours Outpaces the ‘Amazing Race’ 25 Feb 2010
- Is God Just a Manifestation of the Mind? 22 Feb 2010
- In Defense Of The Introverted Traveler 19 Feb 2010
- Travel Escapism: Does Society Push People to ‘Check Out’? 15 Feb 2010
- Ask the Readers: What Inspires You? 12 Feb 2010
- Revolutionary Road: Transforming Pain by Sharing Our Stories 08 Feb 2010
- Vanishing Silence: How Does Travel Noise Impact Our Well-Being? 04 Feb 2010
- The History of Howard Zinn: Is the Urge to Kill Just a Part of Human Nature? 01 Feb 2010
- Community Voices: Sacred Lessons of Time and Place 29 Jan 2010
- Caste Vs. Class: How Status Plays Into India’s Social Media, and Ours 27 Jan 2010
- Do New TSA Screening Techniques Amount to Sexual Harassment of Muslim Women? 25 Jan 2010
- New PBS Travel Show Goes Behind World Music 22 Jan 2010
- The First Timer’s Guide to Seeing An Astrologer 20 Jan 2010
- Will Practicing Buddhism Make You Self-Centered? 19 Jan 2010
- Pill Popping: Will New Alcoholism Drug Change the Travel Experience? 15 Jan 2010
- For What It’s Worth: Should Our Values Define Us? 13 Jan 2010
- Travel on the Brain: Globe-Trotting Makes You Smarter 11 Jan 2010
- Deal Breaker: Questioning the Ethics of Bargaining 08 Jan 2010
- Chuck Thompson Takes Us to Hell and Back 06 Jan 2010
- Cost Of Fear: How Terror Keeps Us From Exploring The World 04 Jan 2010
- 5 Amazing Travel Truths for 2010 (That You Already Suspected) 29 Dec 2009
- Peace No Matter the Religion 28 Dec 2009
- Change is Not a Four Letter Word 22 Dec 2009
- After Copenhagen: Can Travel Spur A New Green Philosophy? 21 Dec 2009
- 7 Wackiest Spiritual Stories of 2009 17 Dec 2009
- The Right Stuff: Should We Only Have “Good” People in Our Lives? 16 Dec 2009
- How Travel Opens Your Heart 14 Dec 2009
- Matador’s Ways to be a Badass Traveler 11 Dec 2009
- Video: Artifacts Depicting Sex Sparks Cultural and Religious Debate [NSFW] 10 Dec 2009
- Social Media Hangovers: Disconnecting in Order to Connect 07 Dec 2009
- Is the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Causing Drug Problems? 04 Dec 2009
- Fighting the Good Fight: Can Our World be Saved? 03 Dec 2009
- The Rights and Wrongs of Traditional Cultures 30 Nov 2009
- Please Pass the Yoga Mat (and Antacids): Holiday Survival Techniques 27 Nov 2009
- The Importance of ‘Quiet Time’ During Travel 25 Nov 2009
- Not Just Turkey Day: This Week’s Spiritual Celebrations Around the World 23 Nov 2009
- A Life Well Lived: Developing a Personal Manifesto 20 Nov 2009
- The Freedom to Feel: Is Happiness Our Only Choice? 18 Nov 2009
- On the Edge: Why Would a Man Take 40,000 Ecstasy Pills? 16 Nov 2009
- ‘Bodhisattva in Metro’ Shows Laughter is Contagious 13 Nov 2009
- It’s the End of the World as We Know it: 2012 Smugly Debunked 11 Nov 2009
- Project Explorer Asks: What Does it Mean to be a Global Citizen? 09 Nov 2009
- Are Americans Afraid of Overseas Travel? 06 Nov 2009
- Prostitution Rocks! SuperFreakonomics on the Oldest Profession in the World 04 Nov 2009
- Death Becomes Them: Who are the Highest Earning Saints? 02 Nov 2009
- A Moment Of Reflection For Women The World Over 30 Oct 2009
- Questionable Religious Beliefs: Watch Out, You Might Go To Jail Over Them 29 Oct 2009
- Is Eckhart Tolle Trying to Be God? 28 Oct 2009
- Localwashing: Shop Locally at Your Neighborhood Corporate Store 22 Oct 2009
- Are Long-Term Travelers Avoiding “Real” Life? 20 Oct 2009
- Travel Torture: Personal Implications of Cultural Consumption 19 Oct 2009
- Good Triumphs Over Evil: The World Celebrates Diwali 16 Oct 2009
- BNT Makes an Appearance on ‘The Colbert Report’ 15 Oct 2009
- Is Activism Inherently Anti-Spiritual? 14 Oct 2009
- Sweat Lodge Deaths: Accident Or Negligence? 13 Oct 2009
- ‘Against All Prejudices’ Photo: Just Your Average Stereotypes? 09 Oct 2009
- The Tie That Binds: Do We Need Alcohol to Connect On the Road? 08 Oct 2009
- Travel to India? It’s Like Going to Boot Camp 06 Oct 2009
- Can Christianity Be Rescued From Fundamentalist Christians? 05 Oct 2009
- Prophecy Watch: Exploring Your Own Destiny 02 Oct 2009
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding On Religious Steroids 01 Oct 2009
- Race Vs. Place: Is There Such a Thing as ‘White Culture’? 25 Sep 2009
- Group Uses Spiritual Nonviolence as Pro-Life Tool 23 Sep 2009
- Homeward Bound: How Travel Brings You Home Again 22 Sep 2009
- Standing Room Only: The Future of Airline Travel 18 Sep 2009
- Creationism Vs. Evolution: No US Distribution for Controversial Film On Darwin 14 Sep 2009
- Not Just Another 9/11 Post 11 Sep 2009
- Respect For Others: What We Can Learn From the Obama Debacles 09 Sep 2009
- Simple Pleasures: Remind Yourself of What You Love 07 Sep 2009
- The End of Evolution: Will Travel Become Obsolete? 04 Sep 2009
- Religious Environmentalism: Doing More Harm Than Good? 02 Sep 2009
- Toxic Assets: 4 Ways to Transform Negative Thoughts 31 Aug 2009
- Total Consciousness Through Gangsta Rap 28 Aug 2009
- Christian Group Uses ‘Shock T-Shirts’ to Convert Muslims 26 Aug 2009
- Intolerant Fear: Students of Color Face Attacks in Traditionally White Countries 24 Aug 2009
- British Scientist Promises Invisibility Cloak in Two Years 21 Aug 2009
- Travel Writing as a Sacred Path 19 Aug 2009
- Eat, Pray, Love Movie: A Disaster in the Making? 17 Aug 2009
- Yet Another Sign To Beware of When Traveling 14 Aug 2009
- Holy Rollers: Survey Finds Gay Churchgoers More Devout Than Straight Counterparts 12 Aug 2009
- Shamanistic Perfection: Are We Deluding Ourselves With Spiritual Inquiry? 10 Aug 2009
- How Does Spirit Come Into Play? 07 Aug 2009
- Nature Vs. Nurture: Can We Truly Integrate Into Another Culture? 05 Aug 2009
- Racism, Violence, and Detainment: Is Forgiveness the Answer? 03 Aug 2009
- 7 Conferences to Watch Great Travelers in Action 31 Jul 2009
- Polyamory: Ethical Nonmonogamy or Spiritual Quagmire? 29 Jul 2009
- Trust Your Instincts: Follow Your Nose Travel 27 Jul 2009
- Healing a Broken Heart through Travel 24 Jul 2009
- Are Most Spiritual Gurus Just Money Grubbers? 22 Jul 2009
- The Ultimate Spiritual Awakening: How Going to the Moon Changed the Astronauts 21 Jul 2009
- Is It Safe For Women To Camp Alone? 20 Jul 2009
- Crazy Airport Antics: Intoxicated Man Hands Out $83,000 at Mallorca 17 Jul 2009
- ‘Moral Blindness’: Do Liberals Look Down On Religious Tradition? 15 Jul 2009
- The First Timer’s Guide to Seeing a Psychic 13 Jul 2009
- Holy Rave Party: Baptists Jam Out 10 Jul 2009
- No Money for Travel? Break Out the Rabbit Ears 09 Jul 2009
- Travel and Job Security: 50,000 Reasons to Be a Pagan 08 Jul 2009
- 100 Goals in 100 Weeks: Authentic Adventure or Travel Gimmick? 06 Jul 2009
- Interview: Shelley Seale Weighs Silence Beyond ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ 26 Jun 2009
- 6 Reasons to Travel Without a Plan 25 Jun 2009
- Women’s Rights or Politics? French President Tries to Ban Burqa 24 Jun 2009
- Cultural Respect: Food Ethics And The Conscious Traveler 22 Jun 2009
- Who Inspired You To Travel? 19 Jun 2009
- Forget Church On Sunday: 3 New Religions With A Modern Twist 18 Jun 2009
- 6 Ways To Not Be A Holier-Than-Thou Traveler 17 Jun 2009
- What Will The World’s Population Look Like In 2025? 14 Jun 2009
- Guns, Germs, And Big Brother: 60-Year Anniversary Of 1984 12 Jun 2009
- Incredible Branding: A New And Improved India 11 Jun 2009
- Photo: Plane Falling From Above 10 Jun 2009
- The Psychology Behind North Korean Gulag Camps 09 Jun 2009
- Choosing Our Future: Sacred Activism Or Holy War? 08 Jun 2009
- 6 Wacky Creation Myths Around The World 05 Jun 2009
- ‘The Amazing Race’ Winner Takes On Competitours 04 Jun 2009
- Bounty On Bush: Are Americans Still In Denial About The Iraq War? 04 Jun 2009
- Love Hurts: 8 Of The World’s Greatest Sex Scandals 02 Jun 2009
- Bizarre Christian Billboard Compares Atheism To Murder? 01 Jun 2009
- What Is Your Most Surreal Travel Experience? 29 May 2009
- Netherlands Running Out Of Criminals: Is “Immorality” To Blame? 28 May 2009
- 5 (Legal) Ways To Get High While Traveling 26 May 2009
- What Would You Ask A Spiritual Leader At 30,000 Feet? 25 May 2009
- Romanian Teen To Pay Half Of Her Virginity-Auctioned Earnings To Gov 22 May 2009
- Church Of Om: Has Yoga Outpaced Organized Religion? 21 May 2009
- Finding Happiness In Bizarre Theme Parks Around The World 20 May 2009
- Spiritual Healer On Trial Over Actress’s Death: Justice Or Witch Hunt? 19 May 2009
- In The Battle For Beauty, Nature Wins Every Time 15 May 2009
- Move To China! And Other Ways To Deal With The Recession 14 May 2009
- Quitters Unite: The Joys Of Complaint-Free Travel 12 May 2009
- Waging Peace: Israeli Mother And Palestinian Soldier Unite 11 May 2009
- New York’s Fake Subway Advisory 08 May 2009
- Who Wants To Live Forever? Depends On Where You Live 07 May 2009
- Overweight Charged For Second Seat On Airplanes: Is “Fatism” To Blame? 06 May 2009
- Teen Training: Vietnamese Sex Education Goes On Holiday 05 May 2009
- Pandemic Perspective: 4 Spiritual Keys For Dealing With Catastrophes 04 May 2009
- Yogis At Play: Spend 10 Minutes Doing Something Fun 01 May 2009
- Interview: Greg Roach Wants You To Make A Spiritual Pilgrimage 30 Apr 2009
- Sacred Or Survival Dance: Risk Taking In Travel 28 Apr 2009
- Chinese Government Manual: How To Beat Up Street Vendors 27 Apr 2009
- Should Social Advertising Campaigns Offend To Enlighten? 24 Apr 2009
- Swami Ramdev Says: Yoga Can Cure Anything 22 Apr 2009
- 5 Smoking Hot Reasons You Should Walk On Fire 21 Apr 2009
- 1,500 Indian Farmers Commit Suicide: Are GM Crops To Blame? 20 Apr 2009
- White By Birth, Another Heritage By Choice 16 Apr 2009
- 7 Zen Productivity Tips For Travelers 15 Apr 2009
- Dance And Drag Queens: Bringing The World Together 14 Apr 2009
- How to Start a Travel Shrine 13 Apr 2009
- Osho: God Is Not A Solution But A Problem 10 Apr 2009
- New Study: Community Based Tourism Doomed To Fail? 08 Apr 2009
- Hot Springs: Spiritual Oasis Or New-Age Pick Up Spot? 07 Apr 2009
- 20 Basic, Fun, Sexy Resources For Beginning Meditators 05 Apr 2009
- Does Hollywood Influence Your Perception Of Religions Worldwide? 02 Apr 2009
- Is There A Connection Between Religion And Standard Of Living? 31 Mar 2009
- Asanas For Sale: The Privatization Of Yoga 30 Mar 2009
- Meditations On Bliss: Wish You Were Here 27 Mar 2009
- Is Foreign Aid Killing Africa? 26 Mar 2009
- Dealing With The Economy Through Spiritual Activism 25 Mar 2009
- What Makes A Great Woman Traveler? 24 Mar 2009
- Obama Eases Travel To Cuba, But Will Exiled Cubans Return? 23 Mar 2009
- Can Slum Tourism Be Done Right? Eric Weiner Says Yes. 19 Mar 2009
- 50 Year Anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Sparks Protests, Bombs 18 Mar 2009
- Yoga As Blasphemy? Muslim Clerics Ban Practice 16 Mar 2009
- Why You’ll Never Find The Perfect Time To Meditate 29 Jul 2008
- Interview: Max Simon Wants You To Get Self Centered 15 Jul 2008
- Can You Develop Your Spirituality Without Visiting India? 26 Mar 2008
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