PERU | Wednesday, 3 Feb 2010 | Views [320]
Few countries in the world compare to Peru’s stunning beauty, cultural patrimony and geographical diversity. With its incredible archeological sites of pre-Colombian civilization, breathtaking mountain ranges, amazing diversity of plant and animal ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, peru, travel safety, peru safety, machu picchu
WORLDWIDE | Wednesday, 3 Feb 2010 | Views [239]
Getting high when you travel can be quite adventurous, and in fact it may be the main reason why you head to a destination. Travelers should not be afraid of taking things to the next level, but must also remember a few key points on their trip. Altitude ... Read more >
Tags: altitude sickness, climbing, trekking, getting high, altitude, safety
PERU | Thursday, 28 Jan 2010 | Views [1951] | Comments [4]
Overview of the situation Thousands of tourists have been stranded on the historical site of Machu Picchu in Peru after torrential rain flooded the area, setting off lethal mudslides that have killed five people. The heaviest rains ... Read more >
Tags: landslides, mudslides, machu picchu, natural disaster, emergency assistance, travel safety, peru travel advice
WORLDWIDE | Monday, 25 Jan 2010 | Views [518] | Comments [1]
The recent earthquake in Haiti is a reminder that disasters can occur anywhere at anytime. It's not always possible to 'be prepared' and in those instances, having some knowledge of safety and survival tips could be vital. This article looks at how ... Read more >
Tags: disaster, earthquake, travel safety, emergency, survival
ECUADOR | Monday, 25 Jan 2010 | Views [282] | Comments [1] | Video
From sun safety to holding onto your wallet, travel experts weigh in with their tips on preparing for a trip to Ecuador and what you should be aware of while you're there. Read more stories from WorldNomads.com to help keep you travelling safely.... Read more >
Tags: ecuador, sun safety, water, food, galapagos
INDIA | Monday, 25 Jan 2010 | Views [203] | Video
Thinking of planning a trip to India? From sharing your personal space to embracing the "organized chaos", travel experts share their knowledge and advice about what you should know before travelling to India.
Read more stories from ... Read more >
Tags: india, travel, tips, gastro, theft, crowds, food
WORLDWIDE | Tuesday, 19 Jan 2010 | Views [497]
You've most likely been warned about pickpockets, drink spiking, and conniving tuk-tuk drivers. However, new and increasingly more creative scams seem to keep popping up on the backpacker trails everywhere. We've highlighted some of the latest ... Read more >
Tags: scams, gems, doctor, gambling, tailors, backpackers, safety, theft, deceit
HAITI | Thursday, 14 Jan 2010 | Views [1096]
CNN.com has reported that officials are fearing more than 100,000 people have died as a result of Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti. The 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday 12th January,
centered about 10 miles (15 kilometers) ... Read more >
Tags: haiti, earthquake, disaster safety, natural disaster, earthquake safety, world nomads, travel in haiti
KENYA | Wednesday, 13 Jan 2010 | Views [519] | Comments [4]
You will find that Kenyans are extremely friendly but remember that there is real poverty in Kenya and you will soon realize that you are far richer and more fortunate than most local people you meet. Tourists always attract their fair share of beggars ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, kenya, africa, swahili, nairobi safety, travel in africa
WORLDWIDE | Friday, 18 Dec 2009 | Views [1102] | Comments [2]
The map shows worldwide distribution of Dengue Fever. Blue: Areas infested with Aedes aegypti. Red: Areas with Aedes aegypti and recent epidemic dengue fever. WorldNomads.com 's roving medical expert Dr. Erik McLaughlin MD discusses ... Read more >
Tags: dengue fever, illness, mosquitos, health, safety, mozzies, bites
JAPAN | Friday, 18 Dec 2009 | Views [1465]
Whatever image you have of Japan, it's probably accurate, because it's all there. But you may also have some misconceptions about Japan. For example, many people believe that Japan is one of the world's most expensive countries. In fact, it's cheaper ... Read more >
Tags: japan tips, 5 things, japanese, hotels, budget, itinerary, earthquakes, money, credit cards, travel in japan
WORLDWIDE | Thursday, 17 Dec 2009 | Views [588]
On 14 December 2009, British Airways announced on their website that the union has voted in favour of strike action commencing from 22 December 2009 and ending on 2 January 2010. Please refer to the British Airways website for further information.... Read more >
Tags: british airways strike, world nomads travel insurance, ba strike
WORLDWIDE | Thursday, 3 Dec 2009 | Views [905]
Wrapped presents, home addresses on luggage tags and tipsy travelers can rack up negative travel points and stress, especially during the holidays that count as some of the busiest travel days of the year.
At WorldNomads.com, we're in the business ... Read more >
Tags: christmas travel, xmas season, travel tips, new years travel tips, airport safety tips
WORLDWIDE | Thursday, 29 Oct 2009 | Views [771]
To call football in Argentina a religion would be an understatement. With over 3000 registered teams, two World Cups trophies and the greatest player that ever lived (simply known as 'El Diego'), you cannot escape the game’s magnetic pull. Seeing ... Read more >
Tags: travel, argentina, sports, futbol, soccer, safety
WORLDWIDE | Monday, 19 Oct 2009 | Views [2202] | Comments [4]
Traveling can be a lot of fun; protect your vacation from being ruined by scams, world events or changing regulations. By being informed and aware of your surroundings, your dream vacation can be everything you want it to be. ... Read more >
Tags: travel safety, passport, precautions, money, accommodations, baggage, travel insurance, travel warnings, travel
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 12 Oct 2009 | Views [1916] | Comments [3]
Kia Ora, welcome to New Zealand! You’ve just landed in Auckland and passed the rigorous customs screening (do NOT bring any fruits, meats, soils, seeds unless you want a huge fine), but now what? New Zealand is a developed country so there shouldn’t ... Read more >
Tags: new zealand, 5 things, sun safety, water hazards, traffic, emergency numbers, travel
ARGENTINA | Monday, 12 Oct 2009 | Views [1556] | Comments [1] | Video
If you’re traveling to Argentina you’ll most likely stop in Buenos Aires, which is by most accounts a very safe city, and local police keep it that way by actively patrolling all tourist areas. Violent crime is extremely rare, and smaller towns in ... Read more >
Tags: argentina, 5 things, buenos aires, demonstrations, money matters, transport, taxis
WORLDWIDE | Thursday, 8 Oct 2009 | Views [1112]
SMH.com.au has reported that "Four* powerful earthquakes at 9.03am local time on October 8th, triggered a tsunami alert over a huge
swathe of the South Pacific, sending residents fleeing to higher
ground, just days after giant waves killed ... Read more >
Tags: tsunami, earthquake, vanuatu, fiji, natural disaster, safety advice for travelers, pacific, undersea earthquake
INDONESIA | Friday, 2 Oct 2009 | Views [781]
Padang, a town on the Indonesian island of Sumatra was struck by an earthquake measuring 7.6-magnitude on Tuesday 30th September at 5.16pm local time. The quake was felt as far away as Jakarta which is situated 200km to the north. A Tsunami alert was ... Read more >
Tags: earthquake, indonesia, natural disaster, safety advice for travelers
SAMOA | Thursday, 1 Oct 2009 | Views [758]
Samoa and American Samoa were hit by a Tsunami in the early hours of Wednesday 30th September. Several Tsunami waves up to 20 feet high, triggered by an earthquake with a magnitude between 8.0 and 8.3, swept ashore on Samoa and neighboring American ... Read more >
Tags: tsunami, samoa, natural disaster, safety advice for travelers
SOUTH KOREA | Tuesday, 22 Sep 2009 | Views [1198] | Comments [2]
Did you know
that in South Korea...you
should never leave chopsticks in your rice? That you should never beckon anyone
with palm up using one finger?; it's the way Koreans call their dogs! That
writing someone's name in red symbolizes death? ... Read more >
Tags: south korea, weather, 5 things, asia, culture, monsoons, packing, beaches, learn korean, korean phrases
EGYPT | Monday, 21 Sep 2009 | Views [4808] | Comments [2]
Sphinx and Pyramids. Courtesy of Flickr.com, by [Mrs Logic]. So
you’ve booked your trip to Egypt – land of The Nile, pyramids and Cleopatra (to
name a few)! You’ve checked the weather reports, gotten the local currency, ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, travel, egypt, pyramids, tax, touts, tipping, nile, sphinx, cover up
MEXICO | Thursday, 10 Sep 2009 | Views [1137] | Comments [1]
Ay, Caramba! You’ve gone on that long awaited vacation to Mexico and all of sudden you 1. Are sick 2. Had your money stolen or 3. Are stuck alone on a roadside! At World Nomads we’re lucky to have lots of friends in the travel industry, we polled ... Read more >
Tags: mexico, travel safety, water contamination, drug trafficking, spanish, language, 5 things
CROATIA | Monday, 31 Aug 2009 | Views [846]
A
lot of European beach-goers have heard of Croatia. Warm water, beautiful beaches and great food
make Croatia
one of the “Dream holiday” destinations.
A little bit of precaution can help that perfect beach holiday ... Read more >
Tags: safety hub, croatia, sun safety, sunburn, sun protection, uv rays, health, travel
CROATIA | Monday, 17 Aug 2009 | Views [1904] | Comments [5]
So we’ve all been there, you’ve read the guide books and done everything you think you could to prepare for your trip overseas. Then you arrive on your spectacular holiday and realize you should have brought your sweater, some sunscreen, extra cash.... Read more >
Tags: croatia, safety tips, sun safety, croatia itinerary, what to pack, croatia car rental, 5 things
USA | Sunday, 2 Aug 2009 | Views [1671]
Traveling in big cities is awesome, loads of culture, museums, sites and people – but unfortunately with big cities also comes a lot of crime and petty theft. So for all you country bumpkins out there, here are some tips to traveling safely in big cities.... Read more >
Tags: travel safety, travel tips, cities, urban safety, safetyhub, city smart
USA | Friday, 31 Jul 2009 | Views [1439] | Comments [1]
One of my favorite quotes from Hunter S. Thompson is “Civilization ends
at the waterline. Beyond that, we all enter the food chain, and not
always right at the top.” I feel the same can be said for those who
venture into the wilderness. ... Read more >
Tags: bears, bear attacks, hiking tips, wilderness survival, camping in north america, avoiding bears, animal bites
WORLDWIDE | Friday, 24 Jul 2009 | Views [5369] | Video
WorldNomads.com 's Insurance Director, Graham Kingaby, gives an overview of how the current Swine Flu outbreak could affect your travel insurance cover. Regardless of who your current travel insurance provider might be Check with your provider ... Read more >
Tags: swine flu, swine flu epidemic, pig flu, travel insurance, insurance cover, medical cover, cancellation cover, worldnomads.com, world nomads, insurance
WORLDWIDE | Thursday, 23 Jul 2009 | Views [2063] | Comments [2]
No matter what country you're from and what you call immunizations (jabs, shots, pricks, inmunización, nadel) the bottom line is you probably need to get some before you do any traveling to third world countries. We asked our adventure friends around ... Read more >
Tags: immunizations, vaccinations, asia, se asia, rabies, malaria, travel health
WORLDWIDE | Friday, 10 Jul 2009 | Views [1454] | Comments [3]
So nobody likes getting shots but it seems every time you get ready to take a trip overseas you receive a laundry list of recommended immunizations. We asked our adventure friends around the world what they thought and below are their recommendations.... Read more >
Tags: africa, vaccinations, immunizations, malaria, rabies, safari, travel health
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