Trip: Travel Tips
There are [81] stories from my trip: Travel Tips
JORDAN | Monday, 30 Apr 2012 | Views [191]
The weather in Jordan is as varied as the terrain, but is generally what you might expect in a desert climate. Heat in the summer months may reach up to 40 degrees Celsius (over 100 degrees Fahrenheit). Drink plenty of water every day and use high ... Read more >
Tags: jordan, middle east, travel-tips, weather
NETHERLANDS | Monday, 5 Mar 2012 | Views [646]
Most people in The Netherlands own a bicycle (or two) because it's a pretty easy way to get around this generally flat country. Even when cars came within the reach of most people, the bicycle remained popular and city planners have made the cars ... Read more >
Tags: bicycles, europe, netherlands, transport, travel-safety-tips, travel-transport
MADAGASCAR | Saturday, 7 Jan 2012 | Views [1430] | Comments [1]
If
you’re planning a trip to Madagascar you have just assured yourself one of the
most amazing adventures you will ever experience. This country has something to offer everyone, from the
extreme and adventurous traveler to the most relaxed and ... Read more >
Tags: africa, madagascar, travel-legal, travel-safety, travel-tips
LESOTHO | Thursday, 22 Dec 2011 | Views [225] | Video
If you’re taking a holiday in Lesotho you’ll almost certainly be spending most of your time in the mountains. Whether you’re riding along ridges, searching for dinosaur footprints, relaxing in a mountaintop lodge or camping in the valley below, the ... Read more >
Tags: africa, lesotho, travel-health, travel-tips, travel-transport
SWITZERLAND | Monday, 28 Nov 2011 | Views [905]
One of the reasons people choose to holiday in Switzerland is because of
the stunning alpine scenery which are year round attractions.
But the mountains demand your respect, generations of Swiss have tales to tell about mountain rescues from ... Read more >
Tags: europe, switzerland, travel-safety
ZIMBABWE | Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011 | Views [313]
Zimbabwe like a lot of African countries follows a certain set of rules. Love or hate them, these laws must be followed or you will find yourself in a tough situation. So the below laws are the ones all travellers should be aware of, if they wish ... Read more >
Tags: africa, law, travel-legal, travel-safety-tips, zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE | Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011 | Views [278]
Zimbabwe in African terms is a paradise. It’s a country of abundant wildlife and amazing environments. But getting around the country to see all these amazing areas can be quite difficult and frustrating. But this is Zimbabwe, it’s not an easy place ... Read more >
Tags: africa, transport, travel-safety-tips, travel-transport, zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE | Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011 | Views [214]
Zimbabwe was once an African powerhouse. A nation at the forefront of regional politics. But in recent decades, its become a country in political turmoil, split by Robert Mugabe and not the ideal spot for easy-going tourists. But it does remain ... Read more >
Tags: africa, politics, travel-safety-tip, zimbabwe
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ZIMBABWE | Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011 | Views [289]
Southern Africa compared to other parts of the continent is relatively safe and peaceful, but Zimbabwe has hard a dark past over the last few decades, and the turmoil isn’t over. This has created a hotbed of crime, which for travellers can be dangerous ... Read more >
Tags: africa, crime, travel-crime, travel-safety-tips, zimbabwe
KAZAKHSTAN | Friday, 4 Nov 2011 | Views [210]
A word about Kazakhstan’s weather: cold. It’s in the
northerly part of Central Asia and gets bitterly frosty in winter, as low as
-12 Celsius (summer, on the contrary, gets quite toasty at around 30 Celsius).
Natural Disasters In March 2010, ... Read more >
Tags: asia, disease, earthquakes, illness, kazakhstan, travel-safety-tips
KAZAKHSTAN | Friday, 4 Nov 2011 | Views [273]
Kazakhstan is interestingly situated in Central Asia. Its
border with China means travelers may have to jump through extra hoops to
secure travel documentation, especially if entering Kazakhstan multiple times.
Every single traveler entering the ... Read more >
Tags: asia, kazakhstan, road safety, travel-safety-tips, travel-transport
KAZAKHSTAN | Friday, 4 Nov 2011 | Views [375]
When
it comes to personal safety in the central Asian country of Kazakhstan, you’ll
find there are some problems. Transportation, scams, thieves, and corrupt police are just some of the issues you might fact. Be prepared for these things, and you ... Read more >
Tags: asia, crime, kazakhstan, police, scams, theft, travel-crime, travel-safety-tips
SENEGAL | Friday, 4 Nov 2011 | Views [230]
Compared to some other West African
countries, the political climate in Senegal is pleasantly stable. Few insurgent
attacks or incidents of banditry occur here. However, over the last year, an
increase in politically-linked crime has emerged in ... Read more >
Tags: africa, senegal, transport, travel-crime, travel-safety-tips, travel-terrorism
SENEGAL | Friday, 4 Nov 2011 | Views [473]
When traveling around Senegal, keep in
mind that it is a mostly Muslim country. While many Senegalese show incredible
tolerance for other religious backgrounds and practices, it is still a
conservative society that praises modest dress codes for ... Read more >
Tags: africa, disease, health, local laws, senegal, travel-health, travel-legal, travel-safety-tips
MARSHALL ISLANDS | Friday, 14 Oct 2011 | Views [270]
Not many tourists visit The
Marshall Islands, maybe because they are hard to reach. Or maybe because some
of the islands are no-go zones having been used for nuclear testing, the area
is enormous, or because they are still a little bit unknown.... Read more >
Tags: cyclones, dengue fever, marshall islands, travel-crime, travel-health, travel-safety-tips, travel-transport
BURKINA FASO | Thursday, 13 Oct 2011 | Views [157]
Welcome to West Africa…welcome to Burkina Faso.
For most people, this small nation remains a mystery, a random country in an atlas.
But for the few brave souls who travel through West Africa, Burkina Faso has become a thoroughfare.... Read more >
Tags: africa, burkina faso, crime, travel-safety-tips
AFGHANISTAN | Friday, 7 Oct 2011 | Views [480]
Though the name of this article might imply there is a way to stay safe when travelling through Afghanistan, it's a little misleading. Basically, the country is unsafe in the current climate. If you are set on visiting anyway, here are some ... Read more >
Tags: afghanistan, diseases, health, transportation, travel-health, travel-safety-tips, travel-transport
AFGHANISTAN | Friday, 7 Oct 2011 | Views [286]
In the 1960’s Afghanistan was a fairly open, inclusive
and progressive country. While it has always been an Islamic country, during
the Hippie Trail days it was a far less restrictive one.
These days Afghanistan can often seem medieval, regressive
and ... Read more >
Tags: afghanistan, cops, laws, military, rules, travel-legal, travel-safety-tips
MOZAMBIQUE | Wednesday, 14 Sep 2011 | Views [239]
So you're off to Mozambique. You must be the sort of adventurous traveller we like to see here at World Nomads! But before you jet off to a hazardous African country, go ahead and read this article to learn some do's and don'ts when in Mozambique.... Read more >
Tags: africa, driving, local laws, mozambique, police, public transportation, travel-safety-tips, travel-transport
CAMEROON | Wednesday, 14 Sep 2011 | Views [555]
Cameroon is sometimes known as Africa in
Miniature - a sample of all that Africa has to offer in one bite sized piece.
Be it different cultures or languages, beaches, deserts, mountains, rainforests
or savannah, Cameroon has a little bit of all ... Read more >
Tags: africa, cameroon, crime, politics, travel-crime, travel-safety-tips
BULGARIA | Wednesday, 14 Sep 2011 | Views [433]
Hold on for dear life when driving
in Bulgaria. It is considered very hazardous to drive in this country due to
several factors and the fatality rate is as high as the smoking rate (OK, we
exaggerate here, but it is still pretty bad).
First, ... Read more >
Tags: bulgaria, driving, europe, roads, travel-safety-tips, travel-transport
BULGARIA | Wednesday, 14 Sep 2011 | Views [264]
Bulgaria carries some classically
European customs in addition to a few other local ways that may surprise the
average traveller. Like many parts
of Europe, Bulgaria has many residents who smoke - they are, after all, a major
producer of tobacco.... Read more >
Tags: bulgaria, customs, europe, law, travel-legal, travel-safety-tips
USA | Friday, 26 Aug 2011 | Views [681]
Hurricane Irene is strengthening and could become a Category 4 storm by Thursday (US time) as it approaches Nassau and Freeport. Irene is expected to brush the North Carolina seaboard this weekend before working its way up the coast. More than 50m ... Read more >
Tags: hurricane, irene, north america, travel-alert, usa
USA | Friday, 26 Aug 2011 | Views [602]
Evacuation Orders Officials in Cape May county New jersey have told people to leave from 8am local time tomorrow, a mandatory evacuation which could affect 750,000. Those who choose to ignore the order have been asked to place an ID card in their ... Read more >
Tags: hurricane, irene, north america, travel-safety-tips, usa
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