Children and travel

TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN : THE PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE FOR UNFORGETTABLE HOLIDAYS Your plane tickets are booked and you can not wait to spend memorable holidays with your family ! To fully enjoy your vacations with your children, plan your trip ahead and follow some simple advice to avoid bad surprises. BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE Everybody dreams … Read more

Hygiene, food safety and travel

WHAT ARE THE GENERAL HYGIENE AND FOOD SAFETY RULES TO FOLLOW WHILE TRAVELING ? When traveling, you sometimes have to live in hygiene conditions which are not as good as in your home country, especially if you go to developing areas. Consequently, it is important that you always remain careful about food safety, and that … Read more

Anxiety and travel

TRAVELING WITH ANXIETY DISORDERS : HOW TO ENJOY PLEASANT HOLIDAYS ? People victim of anxiety disorders constantly experience difficulties in their everyday life, because of their permanent state of excessive stress. They never feel safe, and have no self-confidence. These troubles can be very hard to handle when traveling, as the radical environment and lifestyle … Read more

Traveling to South America

WHAT ARE THE PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE WHEN VISITING SOUTH AMERICA ? With their mosaics of landscapes and cultures, South American countries are wonderful travel destinations, where you are sure to spend unforgettable holidays. However, carefully planning your trip ahead and taking some precautions while traveling are indispensable to enjoy a safe and successful stay. CHECK … Read more

Diabetes and travel

TRAVELING WHEN SUFFERING FROM DIABETES Change of environment, new lifestyle, jet lag, different climate, change of diet, busy holiday schedule… All these factors linked to traveling are not favorable towards people suffering from diabetes. But do not despair ! Even if you are diabetic, you can still enjoy pleasant holidays. You will just have to … Read more

Bedbugs

BEWARE OF BEDBUGS WHILE TRAVELING ! Bedbugs are a nightmare for travelers ! These small and discreet insects, present worldwide, are hiding in beds and can easily invade your personal stuff and go home with you in your luggage. Be careful, as they cause unpleasant bites and are very hard to get rid of… WHAT IS A BEDBUG ? … Read more

Postponing or canceling holidays

WHEN IS IT INDISPENSABLE AND HOW TO AVOID EXCESSIVE COSTS ? Some unexpected events sometimes happen, like falling sick just before going on holidays for example. In such a case, you need to postpone or to cancel your travel and of course, you expect to be refunded what you already paid for your flight, or … Read more

Acute mountain sickness

MOUNTAIN SICKNESS : CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND PREVENTION It’s decided, you will spend your next holidays in the mountains ! You can not wait to enjoy stunning landscapes, epic hikes and intense emotions… However, you should be aware of acute mountain sickness, a condition which can potentially affect anybody, even young, strong and fit persons. For … Read more

Hookworms

WHAT ARE HOOKWORMS ? Hookworms are tiny parasites belonging to the phylum of nematodes. The larvae of these worms measure between 2 and 3 millimeters and are found in humid soils. They are common in tropical areas. At the adult stage, they can reach 5 to 13 millimeters. There are two species of hookworms affecting … Read more

First aid kit

WHAT ARE THE INDISPENSABLE MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO CARRY WHEN TRAVELING ? The summer holidays are coming and you can not wait to enjoy memorable moments with your family ! But to avoid nasty surprises, don’t forget to put a complete first aid kit in your luggage. Whether you plan to relax on the beach, to … Read more

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