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Brand name: Travacalm Original TM

Active ingredients: dimenhydrinate + hyoscine hydrobromide + caffeine

What it is used for

For the prevention of travel sickness .

How to take it

The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light
• Protect from Moisture
• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

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Flat white tablet with a half score on one side. 9.0 mm diameter

Do I need a prescription?

What is the medicines and poisons schedule.

This medicine is available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

• dimenhydrinate + hyoscine hydrobromide + caffeine

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people .

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You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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Many people eventually grow out of motion sickness (travel sickness), but for those who don’t there are treatments available and things you can do to help prevent it and ease the symptoms.

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Hyoscine hydrobromide (Kwells and Joy-Rides) - Other brand names: Kwells Kids, Travel Calm, Scopoderm

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Travacalm Original

Generic Name: Caffeine; Dimenhydrinate; Hyoscine hydrobromide Product Name: Travacalm Original

Travacalm Original  is indicated for prevention of motion sickness in adults and children greater or equal to 4 years.

Dimenhydrinate, one of the active ingredients of Travacalm Original, is an antihistamine with central anticholinergic effects and is highly effective in the prevention of motion sickness.

Hyoscine hydrobromide also has strong anticholinergic effects.

Caffeine is used to counteract the sedative side effects of the other two ingredients, dimenhydrinate and hyoscine hydrobromide.

Dose advice

Dose information:

• Travacalm Original tablets may be taken with or without food.
• Travacalm Original tablets may be crushed and mixed with water, jam or honey before giving to children or those with swallowing difficulties.
• Travacalm Original is most effective when use for prevention but may have some effectiveness once symptoms are present.
• Travacalm Original may cause drowsiness. If you are affected, do not drive or operate machineries as your alerness may be compromised.
• Avoid drinking alcohol or other medications that may potentiate the sedating effects of Travacalm Original.

Contraindications:

Travacalm Original should not be used

• if you have known allergy to active ingredients of Travacalm Original, dimenhydrinate, hyoscine hydrobromide, caffeine
• in children under 2 years old
• if you are lactose intolerant

Precautions:

You must tell your doctor if you

• have glaucoma
• have emphysema
• have chronic pulmonary disease
• have shortness of breath
• have difficulty in breathing
• have difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostat gland
• have urinary retention
• have acute porphyria
• have epilepsy or seizure disorders
• are taking any other medicines, including those that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food store
• are pregnant
• are breasfeeding or intend to breastfeed

Use in pregnancy ( Category B2 ):

Despite it is consider safe to use Travacal original during pregnancy, you should check with your doctor before using Travacalm Original.

Small amounts of Travacalm Original active ingredients are excreted in breast milk. Travacalm Original should not be given to breastfeeding mothers unless the benefits of therapy outweigh the potential risks.

Travacalm Original is Schedule 2 .

Common side effects

All medicines have side effects. Most commonly the side effects are minor, however some can be more serious. Usually the benefits of taking a medication outweigh the associated side effects. Your doctor would have considered these side effects before starting you on Travacalm original.

Common side effects are those which occur in more than 1% of patients given Travacalm Original. These include:

• Blurred vision
• Incoordination
• Palpitations
• Low blood presure

Uncommon side effects

Side effects which occur in less than 0.1% of patients given Travacalm original are considered uncommon. If you experience any of the listed side effects, or any other symptoms which appear abnormal or unusual, please tell your doctor.

• blood dyscrasias (prolonged therapy)
• fixed drug erruption
• Australian Medicines Handbook. Dimenhydrinate. January 2008 [cited 2008 September 7]. Available from: [ URL Link ]
• Australian Medicines Handbook. Hyoscine hydrobromide. January 2008 [cited 2008 September 7]. Available from: [ URL Link ]
• MIMS Online. Travacalm Original. [cited 2008 September 7]. Available from: [ URL Link ]

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Hyoscine for travel sickness Joy Rides, Kwells, Scopoderm

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Joy rides, kwells, scopoderm, in this article, about hyoscine, before taking hyoscine, how to use hyoscine, getting the most from your treatment, can hyoscine cause problems, how to store hyoscine, important information about all medicines.

Hyoscine is an effective medicine for travel sickness . It works by preventing the confusing messages going to your brain.

There are a number of different brands of tablet available which contain hyoscine as a salt, called hyoscine hydrobromide. You can buy these without a prescription at pharmacies. There are two strengths of tablets available: 300 microgram tablets for adults, and 150 microgram tablets for children. The dose for younger children will require halving a tablet.

There is also a product called Scopoderm® 1.5 mg patch. This is a patch for people aged 10 years or over. You stick the patch on to the skin behind your ear 5-6 hours before your journey, and then remove it at the end of the journey. The patch releases hyoscine through your skin and into your bloodstream.

One of the other effects of hyoscine is that it causes a dry mouth. It is sometimes prescribed by doctors for this reason, rather than to prevent travel sickness.

There is also a similar-sounding medicine called hyoscine butylbromide. This is an antispasmodic medicine which is used to relieve pain caused by tummy (abdominal) cramps. There is more information about this in a separate medicine leaflet called Hyoscine butylbromide tablets .

To make sure this is the right treatment for you, before you (or your child) start taking hyoscine, it is important that your doctor or pharmacist knows:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If you are unwell and have a high temperature (fever).
• If you have digestive system problems such as reflux disease, diarrhoea, or ulcerative colitis.
• If you have an eye condition called glaucoma.
• If you have high blood pressure, a fast heart rate, or any other heart problems.
• If you have problems with your liver, kidneys or prostate gland.
• If you have epilepsy.
• If you have a condition causing muscle weakness, called myasthenia gravis.
• If you have Down's syndrome.
• If you are taking any other medicines. This includes any medicines you are taking which are available to buy without a prescription, as well as herbal and complementary medicines.
• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
• Before you start this treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about hyoscine, including a full list of the side-effects which you may experience from taking it.
• For adults and children over 10 years of age: 150-300 micrograms.
• For those aged 4-10 years: 75-150 micrograms.
• For those aged 3-4 years: 75 micrograms.
• You should take a dose of tablets 30-60 minutes before the start of the journey, and then repeat the dose after six hours if needed. There is a maximum number of tablets that can be taken in any 24-hour period, so remember to check the directions on the label carefully to make sure that you (or your child) do not take more than the recommended daily amount.
• Read the label on the pack carefully to see whether the tablets should be sucked or chewed, or simply swallowed with a drink of water.
• If you have been prescribed Scopoderm® 1.5 mg patches:
• Stick one patch to the skin just behind your ear 5-6 hours before the start of your journey and remember to remove it after your arrival.
• The effect of the patch can last up to 72 hours, so it is suitable for people taking long journeys.
• Once removed, fold the patch in half so it sticks together and dispose of it carefully.
• Remember to wash your hands after handling the patches, and also it is important to clean behind your ear after you have removed the patch. This is to make sure you remove any remaining traces of hyoscine from your skin.
• Do not apply more than one patch at a time and do not cut the patches unless your doctor or a pharmacist tells you to.
• Hyoscine can make you sleepy, and if you are using the patches, you may still feel sleepy the following day. If this happens, do not drive and do not use tools or machines until you feel well again. Also, avoid drinking alcohol, as this will increase the feelings of sleepiness.
• When you buy any medicines, you should always check with a pharmacist that they are safe to take alongside your other medicines. This is particularly important with hyoscine because it can increase the side-effects from some other treatments.
• Looking out of a window or sitting with your head tilted slightly backwards.
• Taking regular breaks in your journey to have some fresh air and drink some cold water.
• Breathing deeply and slowly while you listen to music.

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the most common ones associated with hyoscine. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

Important: on rare occasions more serious side-effects can occur when using hyoscine hydrobromide patches (Scopoderm ® patches). This is more likely if using the patches in a way the manufacturer did not intend, for example cutting patches or using more than one patch. People using hyoscine patches, or their carers, should be alert for signs that the dose is too high. These can include: a high temperature (fever), difficulty passing urine, confusion, disorientation, seeing or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations), fits or convulsions, reduced consciousness and difficulty breathing. If you notice any of these symptoms, remove the patch(es) immediately and seek medical help.

• Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
• Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.

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Further reading and references

Manufacturer's PIL, Joy-Rides® Tablets ; Teva UK Limited, The electronic Medicines Compendium. Dated October 2020.

Manufacturer's PIL, Kwells® Kids ; Dexcel Pharma Ltd, The electronic Medicines Compendium. Dated May 2022.

Manufacturer's PIL, Kwells® 300 microgram tablets ; Dexcel Pharma Ltd, The electronic Medicines Compendium. Dated May 2022.

Manufacturer's PIL, Scopoderm® 1.5 mg Patch ; GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, The electronic Medicines Compendium. Dated August 2021.

Medicines Complete BNF 86th Edition ; British Medical Association and Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London.

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Travacalm Travel Sickness Original 10 Tablets

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Use TravaCalm Original Tablets for the prevention of travel sickness.

The triple active formula is specially formulated with two ingredients to help prevent travel sickness, as well as caffeine to help counteract drowsiness. TravaCalm contains a combination of dimenhydrinate, hyoscine hydrobromide and caffeine. Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine that has an anti-vomiting effect. Hyoscine hydrobromide is an anticholinergic drug. Anticholinergics have a wide variety of actions and are well known for their use in the prevention of travel sickness. Dimenhydrinate is longer acting than hyoscine hydrobromide. Both ingredients may cause drowsiness. The addition of caffeine helps to counteract the drowsiness’s, itchy nose & runny nose.

TravaCalm Original is for the prevention of travel sickness when travelling by car, boat, ship or plane. 

Suitable for children aged 4 years and over.

Ingredients:

Each tablet contains: Dimenhydrate 50mg, Hyoscine hydrobromide 200 mcg, Caffeine 20mg Acacia, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Lactose monohydrate, Magnesium stearate, Wheat starch

Usage Directions:

Take 30 minutes before departure.

Adults: 1 or 2 tablets. Repeat four to six hourly if necessary (do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours).

Children: Not recommended for children under 4 years of age. 4 to 7 years take half a tablet. 8 to 13 years take one tablet. Repeat six to eight hourly if necessary (do not exceed three doses in 24 hours).

Store in a cool dry environment.

Store below 30°C Protect from light and moisture

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your healthcare professional. Keep out of reach of children.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before use, if you are pregnant or likely to become pregnant.

While using this product, it may cause drowsiness if affected do not drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery.

Avoid alcohol. Contains lactose.

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16 Ways to Stay Mentally Healthy When You Travel A LOT, From People Who Do It

By Annie Daly

I woke up in four different countries during the month of August. I started in the U.S.—California to visit my family, then back home to New York after that—followed by a trip to England, then India, and then Costa Rica. By the time I reached Central America for that last trip, I was both exhausted and exhilarated.

“How can I get your life?” people often ask me.

“It seems like every time I see you on Instagram, you’re in a new country!” others say.

“Seriously, are you ever home??” people write underneath my photos.

“Dude, you are living the dream.”

As a freelance travel and wellness writer, I’m no stranger to these sorts of comments. I do travel a lot for work—about twice a month, I’d say—and I also understand the allure of the peripatetic lifestyle that prompts people to inquire about it in the first place. And of course I feel fortunate that I’m able to make a living traveling the world, staying in amazing hotels, and doing something exciting and awe inspiring that I truly love.

But even though I know I'm lucky to have such a lifestyle, it's also true that traveling so much is not always easy. Most people know that frequent travel can take a toll on your physical health (what up, stale airplane air and boozy business dinners), but it can mess with your mental health, too. I have a friend who used to travel so much for work, she would often wake up in a dark hotel room and have to retrace her steps from the night before to remind herself what city she was even in—which, not surprisingly, started to throw her for a loop big time. While I’ve personally never had that extreme of an experience, I’ve definitely had moments of feeling unstable and a little shaky, like I was moving so quickly that I didn’t even have time to realize I was moving at all.

Fortunately, there are ways to sidestep the shakiness when your job requires loads of travel. I’ve developed quite a few good tactics myself over the years, which I’ve included below, but I also asked other frequent fliers in various professions for their advice on how to stay healthy while traveling, too. Consider this your ultimate guide to staying grounded, even when you spend a lot of your life up in the air.

“In a life that moves so fast, it's important that I keep track of what I'm experiencing and stay aware of how I'm feeling—which is why I keep a personal journal that allows me to gain insight, process my emotions, and establish goals. Journaling also helps me reduce any stress and or anxiety that may come with a life that is often seen from the outside as being unstable. To make sure I never let my writing habit slip, I carry my journal with me everywhere, along with a good pen, so that I can write in coffee shops, airplanes, or anywhere else.” — Ciara Johnson, 25, travel blogger who travels twice a month

“Have a conversation with the local barista, a shop owner or a waiter. I find myself feeling more grounded in these borrowed moments of human connection.” — Erik Oberholtzer, 49, Tender Greens restaurant co-founder who lives between LA and NYC and travels frequently between both places

“Oftentimes for work, you are provided unhealthy food, especially if you’re traveling for a conference or meetings. That’s why I try to get out of schedules that are set for me and sneak in some time to connect with the location I’m in—and I’ve found that the easiest way to do this is through local food.” — Linden Schaffer, 40, founder of the wellness travel company Pravassa, who travels often overseas for up to three months at a time

“Having a sense of gratitude often helps me out of the ‘travel is a burden’ self-talk that can cause the inevitable micro-struggles of travel to appear more dramatic. Choose to celebrate the challenge of travel instead.” — Erik Oberholtzer

“I like to get at least three emails drafted each night and ready to send first thing in the morning. It makes me feel like I accomplished something and was productive even before getting out of bed, which is helpful when you're traveling and you don't have much control over timing.” — Elyse Eisen, 33, freelance publicist, travels two to three times per month, often internationally and across time zones

“I’m a Fitbit fanatic, and I try to get 12K steps every single day, no matter what I’m doing or where I am. When I’m at home, this goal often means I will take a night walk to the park near my apartment to ‘finish my steps,’ a term I both love using and also make fun of myself for using. And when I’m traveling, hitting this goal is a little easier, since I always make a point to explore the new city I’m in on foot. But while this Fitbit goal is certainly a good way to keep up my physical health no matter where I am, I’m actually more in it for the mental health benefit. It is oddly satisfying and soothing to look at my Fitbit chart and see that I am able to maintain consistency no matter where I am in the world. It makes me feel less nervous about not being home all the time when I see that I end up doing roughly the same thing no matter where I am.” — Annie Daly, 33, freelance writer who’s on the road about two times per month (and the author of this post!)

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“I try to go on lots of long walks to clear my head, whether I'm listening to a podcast or trying to institute some silence/non-noise in my day. When I'm at home, I walk my dog a few times a day, which is really good for my mental health: It helps me get away from my computer screen and reset if I'm having a tough day or dealing with lots of deadlines. When I'm traveling, I remind myself to go on walks even when I don't have a dog to force me to!” — Christine Amorose Merrill, 30, account executive who travels domestically for work weekly and internationally for fun a few times a year

“I try to drink chamomile tea every night before bed, whether at home or away. And I also try to be strict with myself and ban phone time while I’m drinking the tea. The combo of the routine, the lack of screen time before bed, and the tea itself really calms me and helps me unwind. If I’m being particularly on point, I’ll read fiction on my Kindle while drinking the tea—it helps me gain perspective and get out of my head.” — Bex Shapiro, 25, managing editor of Intrepid Travel, travels once a month for work and play

“I'm very dedicated to my sleep routine when I'm at home and when I travel; sleeping well can make such a huge difference in my mood and energy levels. So no matter how light I'm traveling, I always pack a super soft and luxurious eye mask. I also listen to either the same classical CD that I've listened to to fall asleep since I was a kid (my mom played it at my nap times!) or the Sleep With Me podcast, which is a newer discovery but can be helpful for me when I'm in strange environments.” — Christine Amorose Merrill

“I've been doing more or less the same thing every morning for about five years, no matter where I am in the world. First, I do a little stretching, and then I write in my dream journal (sounds cheesy, I know). I tend to write about my mental and physical state as well, which then acts like a log that I can go back to and read later. Then, I meditate for about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on my schedule. If I'm feeling really out of it and wonky, I do breathing practices to quiet my mind (which is where I tend to live, especially when tired).

In doing this routine, I know that no matter where I am or how mentally or physically tired I feel, I can find a way to return to myself and know that I'm still me, just in a totally different place—and there's a strength in knowing that. It helps that when I'm home, I still do it, so there's always that sense of continuity in my life, which I think is what makes it so stabilizing. Having a routine is especially important in the face of constant change—something I think everyone experiences on different scales, whether they travel frequently or not.” — Yasmin Fahr, 35, founder of the membership club Loka Pack, travels about one to two times per month

“This sounds like a practical tip but, for me, it’s about feeling free. If I have a lot of stuff/ a suitcase with wheels, I find travel far more of a stressful faff. But the second I have a carry-on that’s light and easy to carry, I feel far less worried about travel logistics. I’m currently away for two weeks and have a small rucksack that makes me very happy!” — Bex Shapiro

“I have go-to travel outfits that I bring with me no matter where I go. I always wear the same thing on the plane, for example: black leggings, this stretchy black tank top that I’ve had for years, and a deep purple hoodie from Lululemon that has really good pockets. And then I have my go-to “night out” dress, which is blue and doesn’t wrinkle, and my yellow travel scarf, which I use as both a blanket on the plane and an accessory to dress up basically any outfit (pro tip: a yellow scarf matches anything). And even though that sounds like a plain old packing tip, it’s more than that because it’s about not having to think about packing. Thinking about packing can stress me out for days if I let it, so having a travel uniform eliminates the need to waste my precious mental energy on my wardrobe.” — Annie Daly

“No matter how short my stay in my destination or hotel, I always fully unpack my suitcase and put away my clothes right away.” — Linden Schaffer

“I always decant a bit of my favorite shower gel (LUSH’s Lord of Misrule) and bring it along just in case I luck into a good spot for a bubble bath. Its patchouli-peppercorn-vanilla smell and deep green color creates a little cauldron of home when I’m on the road.

“I also keep a plastic animal or two in my purse. Being the millionth person to take a photo of a vista or monument doesn’t feel very special, but snapping one along with, say, the little fennec fox my nephew gave me a few years ago is the best. He’ll often send me a photo back, with his matching fox perched wherever I am on his globe. Those little ‘hey, I'm thinking of you’ shout-outs are an ongoing mental connection that collapses physical distance, and a reminder that I control my emotional geography; if I love my people and they love me back, we're close no matter where I am.”— Lauren Oster, 40, freelance writer, travels once a month, frequently overseas

“Whenever I travel, I make a beeline for the nearest bookstore and ask if they have a copy of George Orwell’s 1984 . I have 15 at the moment, in languages and editions from all over the world. It’s an odd title to collect, perhaps, but it always starts a conversation, and I love meeting the people (and shop cats) keeping print alive. Plus, I love how that glorious smell of a well-loved bookstore is the same around the world, as are many of the things we worry about and hold dear. And sharing a literary cultural touchstone is lethal to loneliness. ” — Lauren Oster

“Not only does this help reset my circadian rhythm—not sleeping is one of the fastest way to ruin your mental health!—but it shows me the beauty of the place I’m visiting.” — Linden Schaffer

“It can be easy to isolate yourself when you're constantly traveling for work, but I make an effort to put my relationships first. I'll call friends whenever I need advice, and I go out of my way to build meaningful relationships in the places I visit, too. Knowing that I have bonds both at home and abroad brings me a lot of relief, especially in moments where I feel alone.” — Ciara Johnson

“I FaceTime with my loved ones as often as I can when I’m on the road. We often underestimate the role that community plays in our mental health, so connecting face-to-face whenever possible is a key way for me to keep loneliness at bay.” — Linden Schaffer

“Before I even get to my destination, I check in with myself on the plane. How? I carry a ‘stuff’ bag (the bag literally says ‘stuff’ on it), which contains spa-like items to sooth me on my journey. It includes eucalyptus oil, which I’ll rub into my hands and then breathe deeply, cupping my hands over my face; tiger balm to relax my muscles; lip balm; hand lotion; and yes, even some crystals. Plus, most people around me tend to love the smells, because who doesn’t love feeling like they’re in a spa?” — Jessica Wade Pfeffer, 34, president of JWI Public Relations, who travels about once a month

“One of the things that is both the best and the worst about the iPhone camera is that there is so much storage, you can let your photos just sit in there and not really think about them except for when you are at a bar and want to show someone a photo from that trip you took two years ago. I know a lot of people do that, but I find that making the time to load my photos onto my computer and edit them there—even if they’re just from a business trip!—helps me process the whole experience on a deeper level once I return. Taking time to go through your photos is a great visual reminder to think about your past experiences and intentionally remember what you learned from each trip, rather than letting those lessons just slide into your memory and hope that they make their way to the surface at some point.” — Annie Daly

“The one thing that’s helped me stay sane when I travel so much is to just be where I am . I try to submerge myself in the experience completely, and try to not think about what’s going on anywhere other than where I happen to be. To make this happen, I try to be as organized with my time as possible when I’m at home, so that I don’t have any loose ends floating around out there when I’m on the road. And I have a daughter, so staying connected to her is key, as well, and the only way I can do this. A daily phone call or a few texts will do it.” — Maria Luisa, 41, interior designer at Pegasus Hotels, who travels every other week between San Francisco and New York, and internationally every 10 weeks

“As the PR director for the digital nomad brand Selina, I am on the road more than I am at home. And that’s why I think it’s best to create a routine when you’re traveling rather than trying to recreate the one you have at home. For me, my on-the-road routine involves making a point to meet new people, trying to work in as many remote locations as I can, and taking the time to walk around and explore each new city I’m in. I still get tired and long for home, of course, but doing these things really helps a lot.” — Maca Capocci, 28, PR director for Selina, who travels twice a month

Annie Daly has written about travel for BuzzFeed Travel, Yahoo! Travel, AFAR, United Hemispheres, Cosmopolitan, and more.

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• Anxiety : Experience a steady, calming influence, actively reducing feelings of unrest and worry.
• Stress : Let daily pressures melt away with the soothing microcurrent therapy.
• Insomnia : Induce restful sleep by targeting pressure points, ensuring serene nights.
• Depression : While not a substitute for medical therapy, many users report an enhanced sense of well-being with regular use.
• Motion Sickness:  Calmcarry has been tested by over 5,000 users for motion, sea, and travel sickness, showing remarkable results. 89% reported complete nausea relief while using the device, highlighting its effectiveness against travel-induced discomfort.

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• What’s Inside : Unpack your CalmCarry device, a USB charging cable, and an introduction card. Scan the QR code on the card for our comprehensive online instructional manual.
• Charge It Up : Before you start, ensure your CalmCarry is powered. Connect the provided USB cable and charge for 60 minutes. Avoid charging for more than 60 minutes as it may damage the battery..
• Turning It On : Press the power button on the side of the device for 5 seconds , and you will see the lights illuminate in the buttons. By default, it starts in the low-frequency mode designed for stress and anxiety relief.
• Positioning is Key : To unlock its full potential, place CalmCarry on the specific acupuncture point called the PC8 and the triple warmer meridian TW3/TW2 also known as the Lao Gong Point. Proper positioning is crucial for effective results. The gentle microcurrent pulse you'll feel activates the triple warmer meridian, aiding in mental relaxation. (See the below image for correct placement in hand)
• Finding Your Pulse: You'll feel a gentle microcurrent pulse. When correctly positioned on your hand, this pulse activates the triple warmer meridian and acupuncture points, helping to balance your energy. Don't panic if the sensation feels unfamiliar. CalmCarry is a harmless yet effective tool. Adjust using the + button if needed, ensuring it feels comfortable.
• Adjusting Intensity : Can't feel the pulses? Press the + button a few times. Find a comfortable intensity for yourself.
• Time to Relax : CalmCarry features a 20-minute automatic locker, so you can drift to sleep without concerns about turning it off.

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• Daytime Use : Whenever you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders, or anxiety starts to peak, CalmCarry is here to help. Use it during the day for a calming influence, actively reducing feelings of stress and anxiety, ensuring you stay centred.
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With the right precautions and proper use, CalmCarry aims to be your trusted partner in mental well-being.

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A personal perspective: when you do slow travel, your trips become more exciting..

Posted March 25, 2024 | Reviewed by Abigail Fagan

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I always wanted to be like explorers Marco Polo or Ibn Battuta. They traveled the world with wide eyes, curiosity, and a desire to share with others the marvels they discovered. Everything was new, fresh, and surprising, and they were constantly learning and having unexpected experiences.

They had no Internet, guidebooks, social media , blogs, vlogs, reviews, or slideshows. And with so much information available, how can one possibly be like these travel writing pioneers?

The answer may shock you as it did my travel journalism students. I plan nothing in advance except for a place to stay, especially for the first few nights. I just show up in a place and let it reveal itself to me on its own terms. And how does that work out? I have contributed to 130 international publications with articles about what I discovered.

I do not recommend this approach to everyone. But what I do suggest is that you give up your desire to have everything planned in advance. That you stop obsessing about all the trip details and trying to make it a perfect trip. Whether you are traveling with a tour group, friends, family, or solo, leave unstructured time so magic can happen. To me, travel should be transformative. It should lift you out of your daily life and transport you to a place where the food, the language, the customs, the culture may be different from yours. And that’s where the excitement begins.

Many people I know approach travel like a job, and a stressful one at that. They scour the Internet, read what everyone else says, plan a detailed itinerary, and make reservations. They want to make sure they cover all the bases and don’t miss anything. But in my opinion, they are missing a lot if they bring all of their information and expectations to a trip before they’ve even gotten on a plane or into their car. They replicate what others have done before them and check each site off on a list.

So how do you make your trip unique? I call it slow travel. It’s not just about slowing down. When you decelerate, your trips get more exciting. Instead of running from place to place, you look around you, you take your environment in, you notice things that perhaps no one has ever noticed before. And you start talking to people. Random people you meet and talk to are a key element you cannot plan for. They may tell you about places and events that will enrich your trip. They give you local insider tips. They may even accompany you or invite you to join them for an experience. They have enriched every trip I have taken. And the more you talk to people — even if you are shy — the more you develop the self-confidence to do more of it. And then you are really in the present, having an experience that is uniquely yours.

During the pandemic, my husband — a photojournalist — and I couldn’t travel around the globe like we always did, so we regrouped. We decided to travel around New Mexico, where we live. And we would look for special experiences.

We did this for two years. The experiences were artistic, historical, and culinary. We went on special hikes, attended indigenous ceremonies, met healers, naturalists, ecologists, and the manager of a natural wildlife refuge. We picnicked inside an ancient volcano. We saw the tracks of animals who lived tens of millions of years before the dinosaurs. We rode in a lowrider. And the question we always asked was, can other people do this as well?

If the answer was yes, we included the experience in our new book, Slow Travel New Mexico: Unforgettable Personal Experiences in the Land of Enchantment. The name of the book includes New Mexico, but the slow travel lessons are applicable anywhere.

It was a dream of mine to teach readers how to do slow travel. And now it’s a reality.

Once people ditch their over-planned approach to travel, who knows? They may even begin to consider changing their over-planned approach to life.

You don’t have to travel halfway around the world to have an exciting, meaningful trip. It can happen every time you leave your house, even to go to the grocery store, or when you visit the town next to yours. Start with talking to people — really talking with them — and you’re already well on your way.

Judith Fein is an award-winning international travel journalist who has contributed to 130 publications, the author of three books about transformative travel, an inspirational speaker, and an opera librettist.

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Co-op vacation homes brings higher-price luxury vacation homes within reach to more

A growing number of homeowners are gaining access to luxury vacation homes that were out of their reach thanks to a co-operative ownership model that enables them to make a purchase with people they don’t know. 

The concept of co-operative home ownership is not new, said Pacaso CEO and Co-Founder Austin Allison. But while it might be more typical for friends or relatives to pool their money to buy a property, then share in the costs, Pacaso allows you to make the purchase with strangers.

"You don’t have to know the other people because Pacaso is putting together the ownership group and managing all the little details associated with the process,” Allison said. 

His company offers one-eighth shares of luxury vacation homes and then helps with “the entire process to make ownership seamless and turnkey, which means we handle everything from designing the homes to paying the bills, to providing an innovative scheduling software that enables owners to share access to the homes,” he said.

If a co-operative owner in a traditional model wants to sell, the others would have to buy that person out or sell the whole property, said Allison. “With Pacaso, we created a first of its kind co-ownership marketplace. So with Picasso, selling a share of a home is really not any different than selling a whole home.” 

The seller chooses the resale listing price, based on recommendations from Pacaso on the value of that share and any increases in the market value of the house. 

Co-operative model helps affordability problem 

Pacaso was started in 2020 by Allison and Spencer Rascoff, former Zillow executives.

There is a housing affordability problem in the United States that is not going away with rising real-estate prices, said Allison. 

“One of the main benefits of co-ownership is that you can afford a lot more home when you're sharing it with other people than you could afford on your own because a $250,000 share of Pacaso is a $2 million home, he said. 

Buying shares in a home in a highly desirable vacation destination gives homeowners more buying power, said Stephen O’Connor, research professor of real estate and the chair of the Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis at the George Washington University School of Business. 

“Properties in these locations typically don't experience the kind of traumatic swings in values,” said O’Connor. 

When you’re in the market for a luxury second home at a minimum of $250,000 or $500,000, using this type of co-operative model to buy shares makes a high-priced home "a bargain,” said O’Connor, who was not aware of Pacaso before USA TODAY reached out for comment but who was familiar with Rascoff as a successful entrepreneur in the real estate market.

 O'Connor, who spent 30 years building houses, but whose research specialty is in affordable housing, acknowledged that co-operative luxury vacation home ownership is for a specific niche of consumers.

Pacaso shares can start at $250,000 and go up to $2.8 million, with the average share being $775,000, the company said. That can get an owner an eighth of a share of a home valued from $2 million to more than $22 million. 

“When you’re looking at a traditional second home in a vacation area, whether it's Hilton Head or Cape Cod or some other places, it's tough to get in there for even a half a million dollars,” said O’Connor. 

How does Pacaso work? 

Pacaso now operates in 40 second-home destinations in the U.S., Mexico, Paris and London. Pacaso buys homes, decorates and furnishes them before listing them in eight separate shares. Buyers can buy up to half of the shares and can work via traditional realtors or directly via Pacaso, which partners with Realtors. Financing is also available. 

Home ownership costs, such as property management, maintenance and taxes, are passed along directly to owners via Pacaso. 

The company has sold about one billion dollars in total units and has about 1,500 owners and a few hundred properties, Allison said. 

A scheduling system gives owners access up to 24 months in advance, but has rules that do not allow one set of owners to take all of the peak times, Allison said.   

Is this a timeshare? 

Pacaso co-operative home ownership is not a timeshare, said Allison. Timeshare owners are pre-paying for the right to use time at a hotel or resort property and often have difficulty in the resale market. 

Pacaso offers partial ownership in a particular home and the ability to sell that share – and realize profit if the market has gone up in value – if an owner sells a share. 

The company does not allow its owners to rent time in a Pacaso home to others via a short-term rental, so owners must use the home themselves or gift it to someone, Allison said. But because there is co-ownership of the home, there will be much less vacant time since other owners will be using their share of the home, he said. There is also a swap program that allows owners to trade time at their Pacaso home for another property, he said. 

Co-operative ownership gives extended family access to vacation home 

Nour Kasm, her husband and three kids enjoy going on multiple vacations a year. Annually in the spring during their kids’ “ski week” time off from school, the family has been traveling to Park City, Utah. 

The family, from Newport Beach, California, began looking into buying a vacation home in Park City because rentals were getting so pricey, said Kasm. 

"Honestly, with inflation and the kind of COVID effect (on pricing), it was just starting to get unbelievably expensive,” she said, even when the cost was divided amongst family and friends.

Some ski-in/ski-out homes, where you can go to and from the slopes directly from the house, were costing $40,000 a week, Kasm said. 

When Kasm and her husband – who owns a private equity firm that specializes in commercial real estate – began shopping for a vacation home, they were quickly priced out of the market for something that could accommodate their family of five or their large extended family, she said. 

Homes were either too small or way out of their price range, going for anywhere from $3 million to $20 million and above, Kasm said. 

The couple was also concerned about buying a home and then having it year-round when they only wanted to be there a few times a year, Kasm said. They also ran into neighborhoods that had rules prohibiting short-term rentals, which could be a way to recoup some of their costs. 

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Then they ran across a listing for a Pacaso home.

“We started reading more and we were like ‘Wow, I love this idea,’ ” she said. “It fulfills all of our needs and we can have access to a bigger home.” 

They ran the numbers and decided to buy a share in a five-bedroom house in a prime location a year ago. “It literally was checking off all the boxes,” she said.

They liked the concept so much that they have since bought two more shares in Pacaso homes –in Cabo San Lucas and in Santa Barbara, California, where they split a share with their parents. The Kasms declined to share how much they paid for their shares. 

Nour Kasm has been able to book several holidays and said she feels the system is fair. The owners have also been able to have a large extended family ski vacation with people coming in from all parts of the country to stay at their Park City vacation home.  

Betty Lin-Fisher is a consumer reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] or follow her on X, Facebook or Instagram @blinfisher . Sign up for our free The Daily Money newsletter, which will include consumer news on Fridays, here.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 pawns and how they work

They babble as much as I would if I were hangin’ with my hero.

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The pawn system is the beating heart of Dragon’s Dogma 2 and its predecessor. Although this is a sternly single-player fantasy adventure, you’re never really alone with these chatty, high-five-hungry NPCs by your side to aid in battle and help guide your path. 

These immortal characters travel between realms and exist solely to serve the true Arisen (that’s you). They aren’t just mindless husks dragging their feet as they follow you through the underbrush; they can gather items, lead you to hidden treasures or quest locations, and even provide information to make your travels easier. 

The pawn you create at the start of the game will stick with you to the end, so granting them the skills and personality you deem most valuable is key. Additionally, making them bulky will boost their carry weight, and that’s a blessing. Making them hot also helps since you have to look at them for 40+ hours, and since they'll be adventuring with other players, giving them a stupid name might earn you bonus points.

All in all, pawns keep you company, carry your junk, kick monster butt, give great high fives and elbow bumps, and serve as connections to the Dragon’s Dogma 2 community. Here's how they work.

Pawn inclinations and how to change them

Once you’ve designed your ultimate companion, you have to choose their inclination. This dictates the more intricate parts of their personality and behaviour. 

There are four pawn inclinations: 

• Kindhearted: These pawns prioritise support, buffing the team and holding off enemies.
• Calm: Strategic-minded pawns that prioritise defense and evasion. 
• Simple: Pawns that love exploration, item gathering, and will open chests every chance they get.
• Straightforward: Perceptive pawns that excel at spotting enemies and rush into battle whether you like it or not. 

The inclination you choose for your main pawn is entirely up to you and your playstyle, but adding pawns with different inclinations as you explore can provide some much-needed balance to your party. You’ll also hear the same voice lines over and over with pawns of the same type, so it's better to mix it up.

If you’d like to change your pawn’s inclination, the earliest time to do so is in Vernworth. Beside the Riftstone you’ll find a merchant called Neomith selling Rift Incense that lets you alter your pawn's inclination for 2,000 RC a pop.

Pawn vocations and specializations

Pawns can choose from the same starting vocations as players: Fighter, Mage, Thief, or Archer. By progressing to Vernworth and completing the Vocation Frustration quest, you'll also unlock two advanced vocations that they can pick from: Warrior and Sorcerer. Unfortunately, advanced vocations such as Magick Archer, Mystic Sprearhand, Trickster, and Warfarer, are only available to your Arisen.

Specializations are skills only pawns can acquire that help give them an increased level of independence. For example, the Chirurgeon specialization allows a pawn to use curatives on you and the other pawns in your party. Through doing certain quests in the game, such as helping Flora craft fruit roborant in Melve then finding her in Vernworth market, you can get tomes that will let you apply a specific specialization to one of your pawns.

How to hire pawns and use Riftstones

While exploring you’ll stumble on Riftstones in both cities and out in the world. Touching these monuments transports you to the place where pawns dwell, allowing you to summon new pawns to accompany you on your journey—basically a pawn job board. It's worth noting that each Riftstone specialises in a particular type of pawn in terms of inclination and physical build, and you can see this list by viewing Linked Riftstones at the big stone in Vernworth.

You can hire two pawns at a time. This is free if they’re the same level as your Arisen or below, but it'll cost you RC—or Rift Crystals —if they're above your current level. This rare currency can be earned by resting at inns, completing quests, or defeating certain monsters like the wight. Your main pawn will also earn Rift Crystals while in the employ of other players. 

When interacting with a Riftstone, you’re also able to set a pawn quest . This is a task given to your main pawn while he’s hanging out with another player. You can decide on what the task is—like killing a specific monster, for example—and set a reward for the Arisen who completes it. This is a great way to earn valuable rewards passively. 

It’s important to remember that other players' pawns in your party will not level up . Once you outlevel your guest pawns, it’s best to find a Riftstone and swap them for stronger ones.  When you surrender a pawn, you can also give them a farewell gift from your inventory to take back to their master. Try to be nice and not slip me a dirty doo-doo handkerchief after my pawn saved your butt from a hulked-out cyclops.

You’ll sometimes stumble on Forgotten Riftstones while out in the wilds. When interacting with these ruined artifacts, one of two things will happen: either the Riftstone will be restored and useable again, or a ridiculously high-level pawn will be summoned, causing the Riftstone to disappear for good. You’ll be able to hire this pawn for free regardless of their level and the high quality of their gear. 

So what's the best pawn party composition?

While you could technically create a party of all Fighters for Hulk Hogan levels of smackdown, you’ll quickly find that balance is key. Actually, no, not balance exactly— you just really need a Mage in your party at all times , no matter what. 

Not only can these spellcasters heal you, but they can imbue your weapons with an element. This is crucial. Many enemies in Dragon’s Dogma 2, such as slimes and phantoms, can only be wounded when you're wielding elemental damage. There’s no reason to leave the magic user at home when the world is so full of things they could hurt. Not to mention, the Mage Meister's Teaching is the Celestial Paean spell, which grants partywise damage reduction and infinite stamina. 

Besides your compulsory Mage, having a Fighter or Warrior is also important for keeping enemies occupied in melee , especially if you're playing a spellcaster. But besides that, party composition is all down to you.

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Carley has been a professional Japanese > English translator for over a decade, working largely in the pop culture sphere. In May 2020, she joined the team at OTAQUEST, specializing in lesser-known aspects of Japanese pop culture, rambling about retro games, forgotten anime series, and Tokyo’s indie musicians in her first official paid gig as a staff writer. She continues to share her love for gaming by contributing hundreds of articles to sites such as Siliconera and VGKAMI.

Carley spends her free time gaming with her husband, scoping out breweries and wineries, and writing self-indulgent fanfiction. She prefers lore-heavy RPGs and walking sims and has only played Dragon Age: Inquisition 13 times. Her favorite Final Fantasy game is all of them.

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