Trip: Travel Health
There are [68] stories from my trip: Travel Health
TANZANIA | Tuesday, 8 May 2012 | Views [133]
Tanzania like
most countries in East Africa is a hot bed of disease. Like anywhere in Africa
take precautions before and during your travel. You’ll be happy you did, when
you aren’t lying in a Tanzanian hospital bed. here's a rundown on what could ... Read more >
Tags: africa, tanzania, travel-health
COSTA RICA | Friday, 4 May 2012 | Views [4608] | Comments [1]
Costa Rica is a fabulous destination and any style of traveler will find something fun and exciting to do there. The vast majority of travelers will have no health problems on their adventure. However, travel to the tropics is different than travel ... Read more >
Tags: central america, costa rica, immunisations, travel-health, travel-safety
PANAMA | Thursday, 3 May 2012 | Views [159]
Many diseases including Dengue Fever,
Leptospirosis, Brucelloosis and Chagas Disease are water borne, food borne or
insect borne diseases which occur in Panama and cannot be vaccinated against.
The best cure is prevention. Use insect repellent
at ... Read more >
Tags: central america, panama, travel-health
OMAN | Thursday, 3 May 2012 | Views [134]
Health risks are low due to the country being as well
run as it is. Oman has several high class medical facilities and generally
speaking you can expect medical services to be about on par with western
nations.
However, if you do need medical ... Read more >
Tags: middle east, oman, travel-health
WORLDWIDE | Thursday, 19 Apr 2012 | Views [515]
No we're not talking about Midnight Express here! We strongly argue you should never attempt to take illegal drugs across a border, it's just not worth the risk. But prescription medicines can land you in hot water too, if you don't follow a few ... Read more >
Tags: travel-health, travel-safety, worldwide
ZAMBIA | Wednesday, 4 Apr 2012 | Views [147]
First up, be warned: the standard of medical facilities is
poor, especially in rural areas. Medical supplies are limited and some
prescription medicines may not be available. In the event of a serious illness
or accident, medical evacuation to ... Read more >
Tags: africa, travel-health, zambia
NICARAGUA | Friday, 30 Mar 2012 | Views [202]
Nicaragua is a tropical country, so expect the
usual culprits: Dengue Fever, Malaria outside the cities, and some risks of Hepatitis.
Dengue is especially prevalent during the rainy
season, when stagnant water accumulates. There’s no cure, ... Read more >
Tags: central america, nicaragua, travel-health
PUERTO RICO | Friday, 10 Feb 2012 | Views [771]
So you want to get outside and explore the
environment of Puerto Rico. Excellent! There are many exciting adventures to
have, and whether you're exploring Flamenco Beach, zip lining through forests,
learning to surf, or climbing up to El Morro ... Read more >
Tags: central america, puerto rico, travel-health, travel-safety
COSTA RICA | Tuesday, 31 Jan 2012 | Views [689]
Costa Rica has
warm tropical beaches, exciting adventures, fascinating culture and the best
that nature has to offer, perfect ingredients for an unforgettable trip. Before
you pack your bags and slather on the sunscreen, however, there ... Read more >
Tags: central america, costa rica, health, travel-health, travel-safety
MONGOLIA | Monday, 26 Dec 2011 | Views [2468]
Look out for some
common health hazards in Mongolia. It is still a developing country, and health
care facilities are not to the standards you might be used to. Don’t let that
put you off this amazing destination, still, it’s always better to know ... Read more >
Tags: asia, mongolia, travel-health, travel-safety
WORLDWIDE | Tuesday, 13 Dec 2011 | Views [4198]
Traveler’s Diarrhea is perhaps the most common problem to be faced by travelers, anywhere. The causes of traveler’s diarrhea can range from viral to bacterial but the most common is E. Coli bacteria. WorldNomads.com 's roving medical expert ... Read more >
Tags: diarrhoea, non-destination, travel-health, travel-safety, worldwide
GUATEMALA | Friday, 25 Nov 2011 | Views [375]
The horror stories definitely plague blogs, forums and guide books when it comes to staying healthy while traveling to Guatemala. There's the all-too-common story of getting stomach trouble the night before needing to board a long-distance bus, or ... Read more >
Tags: guatemala, south america, travel-health
KIRIBATI | Thursday, 17 Nov 2011 | Views [356]
Due to infrastructure, sanitation and hygiene issues, health in Kiribati leaves much to be desired. Only 30 percent of residents living in South Tarawa (the major population centre) own a flush toilet according to recent statistics. Those who do not, ... Read more >
Tags: kiribati, pacific, travel-health
ZIMBABWE | Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011 | Views [320]
Zimbabwe like most African nations has a host of dangerous diseases. Most are easy to avoid if you follow some basic rules, and the country isn’t a lot more dangerous than most of its neighbours. So any rules you hear below are pretty general for ... Read more >
Tags: africa, health, travel-health, zimbabwe
SOUTH AFRICA | Wednesday, 26 Oct 2011 | Views [999]
When people think of South Africa, they think of breathtaking landscapes and meandering wildlife. But as well as the incredible
sights, South Africa also offers delicious food, fascinating culture and
endless adventure. It’s an absolutely
lovely ... Read more >
Tags: africa, disease, health, south africa, travel-health
BURKINA FASO | Thursday, 13 Oct 2011 | Views [139]
Travelling through Burkina Faso is always going to be
a trip across some arduous land. But like most African nations, travellers
better be prepared for some health issues.
All the normal ‘nasties’ await your arrival, so it’s
better to be ... Read more >
Tags: africa, burkina faso, health, travel-health
MOZAMBIQUE | Wednesday, 14 Sep 2011 | Views [302]
Like any other country in the world, there is a risk of catching a disease in Mozambique. However, unlike every other country, the risk is a littler larger, and the possible diseases are little more serious than the common cold or flu. Be vigilant ... Read more >
Tags: africa, disease, malaria, measles, mozambique, travel-health
CAMEROON | Wednesday, 14 Sep 2011 | Views [301]
You would
be wise to only use cash in Cameroon - the Central African Franc (FCFA) is the
only form of payment in much of the country. Credit cards are accepted in some
establishments, but fraud is endemic. Counterfeit currency is a growing
problem.... Read more >
Tags: africa, cameroon, cash, disease, health, travel-health
LATVIA | Friday, 12 Aug 2011 | Views [340]
Latvia is one of those up-and-coming Eastern European
countries whose major city charms overshadow the fact that much of the rural
countryside has still a long way to go.
In that case, many travelers nowadays wouldn’t put much thought into ... Read more >
Tags: europe, latvia, travel-health
VANUATU | Thursday, 11 Aug 2011 | Views [713]
It’s hard to imagine that there could be any real
threats to your health or welfare in such a divine tropical paradise, but there
are! Sunburn anyone? Dehydration? What about The Bends or a huge Kava hangover?
And let’s not forget the massive fault ... Read more >
Tags: disease, oceania, travel-crime, travel-legal, travel-safety, travel-transport, vanuatu
IRELAND | Wednesday, 10 Aug 2011 | Views [682] | Comments [3]
The Irish are known for many things. Their patriotism, music, green rolling
hills, poets, potato famine – and drinking. It is beyond a national hobby, it’s
a way of life. Quaint Irish pubs that have low ceilings and are the size of a
bedroom ... Read more >
Tags: europe, ireland, travel-health
SERBIA | Monday, 8 Aug 2011 | Views [226]
Travelling anywhere within Eastern Europe is going to open you up to various illnesses and diseases. But in comparison to many countries, Serbia is not too bad when it comes to staying healthy. There are a few little things you need to be careful ... Read more >
Tags: disease, europe, serbia, travel-health
HAITI | Thursday, 28 Jul 2011 | Views [425] | Comments [2]
Let's start with the road
quality in Haiti which is generally speaking, terrible. The government has managed to
clear many of the roads closed due to damage from the earthquake, but not all
of them.
Some roads
are closed, some roads have ... Read more >
Tags: caribbean, haiti, health, natural disasters, transport, travel-health
VENEZUELA | Wednesday, 27 Jul 2011 | Views [594]
Venezuela is home to
just about every scary disease on the planet.
You may encounter
rabies-infected bats, yellow fever, cholera, malaria, Chagas disease, water
borne parasites, typhoid, dengue fever and all of the hepatitis family. ... Read more >
Tags: health, south america, travel-health, venezuela, water
SWITZERLAND | Tuesday, 26 Jul 2011 | Views [328]
Switzerland, as can be imagined, is one of the healthiest countries in
the world. There are, however, a number of issues relating to health that a
visitor to Switzerland should know. Make sure you are up to date with what are called the "routine"... Read more >
Tags: europe, switzerland, travel-health
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