Travel and Safety Advice for Visitors to Hong Kong Formerly a British colony, Hong Kong is now an independent part of the People’s Republic of China and ranks as one of the top world cities. Home to more than seven million people, it is one of the most important centers of finance, second only to […]
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Buying Prescriptions In A Foreign Country
Buying Prescriptions Doesn’t Have To Be Hard Adjusting to expat life often seems like a series of grand experiences, like learning a new language and discovering an entirely new culinary scene. But sometimes it’s the little, day-to-day chores that can be the most challenging. One of those chores is buying prescriptions in a foreign country. […]
Traveler’s Guide to Personal Property Insurance
Every Frequent Traveler Fears a Personal Property Disaster The news is often filled with scary travel stories. But if you ask travelers what they fear most, they say losing their luggage tops the list. Everyone can relate to that sinking feeling. You’re waiting around the luggage carousel, willing your suitcase to appear to no avail. […]
Ziplining Adventure Tips and Advice
How to Prepare for a Ziplining Adventure Around the World As fans of the TV show The Office can attest, sometimes expat life and ziplining don’t mix. The hapless Toby Flenderson, played by Paul Lieberstein, breaks his neck while ziplining on day three of his new expat life in Costa Rica. For television fans, this […]
Manage Chronic Medical Conditions Abroad
The majority of international travelers, even novice travelers, know to expect different standards of safety, as well as hygiene and medical care, in foreign countries. They also know that access to medical care during travel can be tricky. These uncertainties are often what prevent people with chronic medical conditions from traveling, but with the proper […]