Malaria Prevention Information All Travelers Need Every year, there are more than 200 million cases of malaria worldwide. This debilitating illness, spread by mosquitoes, leaves those infected with severe flu-like symptoms. They include high fever and chills, headaches, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, intense sweating, and tremendous fatigue. Patients are unable to work, support their families, […]
Travel and Smog In China
Understanding Air Pollution and Smog In China Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in a speech that China was ‘waging war’- a war against air pollution and smog in China. Suddenly, one of China’s best-known but rarely acknowledged problems was out in the open. The country’s long-standing position that there was nothing to be discussed was […]
Motorcycle Insurance for International Travelers
Is Motorcycle Insurance Needed For Your Travel Plans? People who love motorcycle travel say that there’s nothing like the feel of hitting the open road. The sense of freedom and possibility is intoxicating. Motorcycle travel is often less expensive and more eco-friendly than car travel – plus it’s so easy to find a parking space! […]
Terrorism and Travel Abroad
Advice for Being Prepared in Case of a Terrorist Attack While the allure of international travel is greater than ever, it is not as safe as it was once. The world has changed. Terrorism needs to be a consideration when planning your next trip abroad. The U.S. Department of State issued a Worldwide Caution to […]
First Aid for the International Traveler
Medicine and First Aid Items to Pack for an International Trip When you travel what is the first thing you pack? If you make a list of what to bring with you on an international trip, what items are priorities? A first aid or travel health kit should always be packed and your health should […]