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Small nasty critters; what you need to know about Aussie spiders

AUSTRALIA | Monday, 4 May 2009 | Views [1747]

No doubt, you've just read our other post on Australia's dangerous animals " The Big Bite: Aussie sharks and crocs " and are relieved to discover that it's more likely you'll be killed by lightening than die in the jaws of a great white ... Read more >

Tags: dangerous australian animals, spiders, snakes, first aid, travel medical, spider bite, snake bite

Hiking holiday? Here's what to bring... just in case!

WORLDWIDE | Monday, 9 Feb 2009 | Views [1444]

WorldNomads.com's roving medical expert and afficionado of Adventure Travel Health, Dr. Erik McLaughlin MD helps you prepare for a hiking excursion. Hiking holidays are a great way to spend your time off.  These trips are often done ... Read more >

Tags: adventure travel, hiking, emergency, what to pack, wilderness emergency, lost, first aid, survival

Your personal medical kit

WORLDWIDE | Monday, 11 Aug 2008 | Views [4002] | Comments [1]

It's wise to always travel with a personal medical kit. Why?  Primarily because you need this stuff quickly and readily available – and that’s not always convenient when you're traveling.  Additionally, you'll find in remote destinations that much ... Read more >

Tags: health, first aid, on the road, travel with kids, adventure sports, packing, safety

8 Tips for staying healthy on the road

WORLDWIDE | Monday, 11 Aug 2008 | Views [3044]

Think about how miserable and vulnerable you feel when you're really ill at home... Now multiply that misery by ten when you're alone in a country where medical standards are questionable, you don't speak the language, and you're not sure what you've ... Read more >

Tags: health, sensible sanchez, medical, first aid, sunburn, malaria, water, food, hygiene, safety

6 tips for Travel Health – before you go

WORLDWIDE | Monday, 11 Aug 2008 | Views [4608] | Comments [2]

If you've ever been really sick in a strange land, you know that this is one area you should take seriously.  It is at best uncomfortable and at worst, extremely expensive and sometimes frightening. So, before you stuff your bikini or iPod into that ... Read more >

Tags: health, travel vaccination, malaria, dental, first aid, before you go, safety