When traveling, or on vacation, your best protection is to understand the local culture and customs of that country. What you observe when watching how the local women behave…
Airports, bus and train stations, and other crowded areas where travelers are in close quarters are where pickpockets prefer to operate. There are a number of dos and don'ts…
The mosquito is a major cause of many serious diseases throughout the world. Five of the most widely known mosquito-borne diseases are Malaria, Yellow Fever, Dengue Fever, Japanese Encephalitis,…
If you would like to find out about some of the travel accessories that are available to make your trip more comfortable, easier, and safer, here are some great products.…
There are a number of serious diseases caused by contaminated water and food. Four of these major diseases are dysentery, which can precede traveler's diarrhea, hepatitis A, typhoid, and…
Although hotel fires occur infrequently, when they do happen they can have serious consequences for hotel guests. Travelers should take a few precautions and be aware of some basic…
Modern cruise ships have dramatically lessened the problem of seasickness. Today’s larger ships slice through the waves instead of riding on top of them. Also, new technologies like…
Even the best luxurious five-star hotels and resorts can occasionally get an infestation of bed bugs. This is sometimes unavoidable because many hundreds, or even thousands of travelers and…
Repositioning cruises are not a new phenomenon, they‘re just the best kept secret in the cruising industry. Just like migrating birds, many cruise ships leave for warmer climates in…
Professional thieves tend to hang around hotels and resorts, especially the lobbies, looking for tourists and travelers that are easy pickings. Here are some travel tips that may help…
