Meet Phoebe Chongchua
Helping people live well, keep fit, and explore more through Live Fit Magazine.
Welcome to Live Fit Magazine
Your resource for travel inspiration! We know finding the right info for your adventure is key. Our posts are organized by destination for easy exploration. Dreaming of Cabo’s beaches, New York’s streets, or Italy’s landscapes? Our site helps you find what you need. Here’s a guide to navigating our website and discovering posts on your destination. Grab a drink and let’s explore!
About Me
Hello, I’m Phoebe!
Come with us as we embark on extraordinary journeys, savor delicious cuisine, and dive into luxurious adventures that rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. Welcome to Live Fit Magazine, where we’re all about helping you live well while discovering life’s amazing destinations
and experiences.
The stories we share here are a glimpse into my husband, John Pollard, and my life. I started LFM many years ago to help people Live Fit and Live Well. Our digital magazine has grown to include our travels, wellness journey, fitness, healthy living, and the things we’re passionate about. We’re always grateful when we receive healthy living advice, travel tips, great restaurant suggestions, and, of course, excellent wine recommendations. We hope that on these pages we can offer inspiration for your travels, healthy living, and everyday adventures.
Before founding Live Fit Magazine, I spent years as a television journalist, reporter, and storyteller. That experience shaped how I see the world today—always looking for the story behind a destination, the people who make it special, and the moments worth sharing.
I live with a camera or iPhone in my hand everywhere I go. Life wouldn’t be the same without capturing a pic or video. For me, it’s a way to revisit faraway places and relive beautiful memories. I know many of you feel the same way and are interested in telling your own stories for friends, family, or your business. I share photojournalism techniques, iPhone gear, and tools that I use to create my digital content here on this website and in my podcast, The Brand Journalism Advantage.
If you have a question or comment, please reach out.
We hope you enjoy Live Fit Magazine.
My Mission
I created this space to blend my love of travel, storytelling, and wellness into one curated destination. Live Fit is about living well in every sense—exploring new places, staying curious, and finding balance on the road and at home. I’m especially drawn to immersive, active travel—think hikes with a view, bike rides through wine country, yoga by the ocean, strength training, and experiences that connect you to a place and its people. Through Keep Fit with Phoebe, I also share practical ways to stay strong, healthy, and active while living a full life.
Wellness extends beyond movement. I’m also passionate about food and the role it plays in how we feel, perform, and age. While I don’t follow rigid rules, I gravitate toward a whole-food, primarily plant-based approach and enjoy discovering restaurants, destinations, and experiences that support a healthy lifestyle. That philosophy also influences many of the restaurants, resorts, and wellness destinations featured on Live Fit Magazine, where you’ll often find us exploring innovative plant-forward dining alongside memorable travel experiences.
Over the years, many readers have asked about the products, gear, books, wellness tools, travel essentials, and everyday items I use and recommend. Let’s Shop is where I share those favorites—a curated collection of products that support healthy living, active travel, fitness, wellness, and everyday life.
Thoughtful, luxurious travel, good food, and a touch of style—that’s what Live Fit Magazine is all about.
Easy Ways to Explore Live Fit Magazine
Visit Our Main Categories
Our site is divided into three main categories: Let’s Go, Let’s Eat, and Let’s Live Well. Use the menu navigation to hover over one of these categories, click on a subcategory, and start exploring!
Let’s Go!
Discover a wealth of information on various destinations, travel tips, resorts, wineries, and inspirational stories to fuel your wanderlust. You can browse by destination to see all posts related to a specific location tailored to your interests. If you prefer, you can explore by Destination. You’ll be taken to a page with posts related to that area. Each post is packed with detailed information, stunning photos, and insider tips to help you plan your trip.
Let’s Eat!
This section is all about our favorite restaurants and hot spots we love. We also share recipes from chefs and Phoebe’s own creations.
Let’s Live Well!
We believe the arts and culture are integral to living well. This section covers live theater, films, healthy living for the body and mind, and entertainment. You can also see all of the videos on Live Fit Magazine in this section.
Use the Search Bar
If you’re looking for something specific, use the search bar at the top right corner of the page. Type keywords related to your query, and our search function will bring up relevant posts and articles. Our posts cover a wide range of topics, including where to stay, what to eat, must-see attractions, and off-the-beaten-path adventures. We hope they delight your senses and inspire your next trip!
Stay Connected
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