Staying Healthy when Traveling Abroad
The last thing you want to experience when you’re traveling abroad and not in your home country where everything is familiar, is illness. Particularly when simple precautions could have prevented it. Here are ten tips for staying healthy when travelling abroad.
#1 Get vaccinated for any required, recommended and routine vaccinations well in advance of your [...]
Top Budget Tips for Planning a Trip to Europe
A trip to Europe doesn’t have to cost a fortune. There’s no need to take out a loan or sell your home for that coveted once in a lifetime trip. In fact, it’s entirely possible to enjoy a trip to Europe on a budget. The trick is in the planning. Here are the top budget [...]
What Is a Medevac Plan and When Should I Invest in One
Sometimes vacations aren’t all we hope they’re going to be. Things happen and when you’re away from home, it pays to be extra protected. It pays to have insurance. If you’re traveling to a foreign country you may want to consider a Medevac plan.
A Medevac Plan is essentially health insurance or a medical evacuation [...]
Travel and Cultural Awareness
“When in Rome do as the Romans do,” is the famous saying, and it is the perfect theme for your next excursion abroad. Beyond opening yourself up to new experiences and cultures, this saying has some very important applications.
Understanding the Culture before You Get There
Before you set sail or hop aboard a jet to travel [...]
Traveling with Disabilities: Ten Top Tips
Just because you are disabled does not mean that you should not enjoy the joys of traveling. More and more disabled people are traveling and enjoying their trip just like everyone else. Disabled persons have their special individual requirements depending on their degree of disability, and most tourist destinations are adequately equipped to accommodate disabled [...]
Tips to Prevent Seasickness
Cruising is a blast; a vacation full of fun, festivities, travel to exotic places and of course food. It can also be a horrible experience for those who suffer from seasickness. The good news is that seasickness doesn’t have to end or disrupt a vacation. You can in fact reduce or prevent this malady if [...]
Internet versus Travel Agents
When planning a vacation it’s tough to know if you’re getting the best deals and making the best vacation plans. Should you do it yourself online or should you consult a travel agent? Here are the pros and cons for each option to help you make the best decision.
Internet Vacation Planning
There’s nothing like doing it [...]
Vaccination and Travel 101
Have you scheduled a trip to an exotic country? Planned a vacation abroad? Before you jump on your airplane to get there, you may want to make sure you have the required vaccinations – or it could be the shortest and least fun trip of your life.
Many countries have strict requirements regarding vaccinations necessary to [...]
“Safe” Travel Tips Abroad
When you travel abroad it’s important to know that you’re on someone else’s turf and that means you’re subject to their laws and customs. Many of the things you take for granted in the States are not the same. Here are ten tips for staying safe while traveling abroad.
#1 The US government strongly recommends registering [...]
Vacationing with Your Pets: What You Should Know
Pets are beloved members of a family, and no one wants to leave their pet behind when visiting other cities or countries. However, there are certain conditions you need to know about before taking a pet overseas.
There are some countries that do not permit animals from abroad and can find out this information by [...]
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