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…
Vacationers, campers, and travelers alike can be at risk for contracting Lyme disease, a serious, debilitating condition caused by being bitten by an infected tick. Lyme disease can make your…
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,…
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…
Over seven million people in the United States last year alone were victims of identity theft resulting in almost fifty billion of fraudulent credit card, bank, and other financial charges.…
If you would like to enjoy the best of both worlds - an incredible dream cruise holiday and a land tour adventure - a luxury cruise tour is the ultimate…
