FIJI | Thursday, 2 Sep 2010 | Views [39]
Fiji has had a long-standing reputation as a South Pacific tropical paradise. Travelers have been visiting the tiny archipelago for decades now to kick back oceanside and enjoy the azure waters. While there's been some recent political unrest, it's ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, fiji, travel-tips, kava
WORLDWIDE | Wednesday, 1 Sep 2010 | Views [182]
The worst hurricane in 20 years is bearing down on the east coast of the U.S. gathering strength and bringing wind speeds of 135 mph. Hurricane Earl, a category 4 storm, has already caused the evacuation of Ocracoke Island in North Carolina, and local ... Read more >
Tags: travel-alert, usa, hurricane earl, travel-safety, travel-advice, travel-insurance, am-i-covered-if, storm
LAOS | Wednesday, 1 Sep 2010 | Views [46]
Happy Landings?
On the Lao Airlines website a promo says
“Fly with Lao Airlines for your travel Experience ”
and the word “experience” is highlighted and in bold. Who wants air travel to be an “experience”!
Air safety in Laos has ... Read more >
Tags: travel-safety-tips, laos, flying, airline, travel-safety, transport
LAOS | Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010 | Views [41]
The oddly named Plain of Jars in far north-eastern Laos is a sight not to
be missed, but danger lurks here. Across a wide flat plain are spread hundreds of cauldron sized
containers hewn from stone. The biggest is over 2 metres tall, the smallest, ... Read more >
Tags: travel-safety-tips, laos, unexploded bombs, plain of jars, is-it-safe-to-travel-to, danger, travel-advice
COLOMBIA | Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010 | Views [279]
Colombia, the South American country with a
frightening reputation for warring drug barons and - thanks to Russell Crowe
and Meg Ryan – kidnapping, is surprisingly a hot new destination for backpacking.
So is it safe?
WorldNomads.... Read more >
Tags: travel-safety, colombia, kidnap, travel-safety-tips, is-it-safe-to-travel-to, ecuador, south america, travel-advice, am-i-covered-if, travel-insurance
LAOS | Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010 | Views [88]
Highway Robbery.
“You should be vigilant if travelling on Route 13 (Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang), due to banditry. A number of people have been killed in attacks on vehicles travelling these routes.” This alert from
Australia’s foreign ... Read more >
Tags: travel-safety-tips, laos, bandits, robbery, crime, travel-advice, vang vieng, dangerous travel, is-it-safe-to-travel-to, travel-safety
LAOS | Monday, 30 Aug 2010 | Views [77]
So you’re going river tubing at
Vang Vieng . You’ve heard
about the cheap beer and buckets, free shots of tiger whisky, zip lines,
rope swings, a killer water slide (we're not kidding), followed up with a night
of “happy” shakes ... Read more >
Tags: travel-safety-tips, laos, tubing, vang vieng, backpacker, travel-advice, am-i-covered-if
LAOS | Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010 | Views [159]
Laos has never enjoyed the same distinction as a travel destination as some of its more frequented Southeast Asia neighbors like Thailand and Vietnam. Still, the nation offers many treasures for the traveler seeking to get away from the bustle found ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, laos, vang vieng, vientiane, luang prabang, buddhism, travel, travel-safety-tips, travel-health
WORLDWIDE | Thursday, 12 Aug 2010 | Views [444]
Is there anything worse than being ill far away from home? Our motto at WorldNomads.com is keep travelling safely , and that means looking after your health as well as your safety. But how do you stay healthy ... Read more >
Tags: travel-health, hygiene, illness, travel-tips, travel-advice, travel-safety-tips
CHINA | Wednesday, 4 Aug 2010 | Views [718] | Comments [3]
If you’re planning to travel to China, you probably already have a laundry list of things to do in order to prepare for your journey. There are, however, some things you may not have even considered – things which can only be learned after one has ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, china, travel-tips, money, transport, language, travel-tips, travel-safety-tips
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 4 Aug 2010 | Views [151]
The following information is for Australian & New Zealand policy holders only. On 15 April 2010, airports across Europe and the United Kingdom grounded flights resulting from volcanic ash clouds in Iceland. Due to this an embargo was put in ... Read more >
Tags: travel-insurance, volcano, travel-tips, volcanic ash, iceland, am-i-covered-if, travel-advice
THAILAND | Friday, 30 Jul 2010 | Views [580]
What's happening? The Thai government on July 29, 2010 lifted the State of Emergency decree from a further 6 provinces, but the order remains in force in 10 provinces, including the capital, Bangkok. The decree, which was imposed on 23 provinces ... Read more >
Tags: travel-alert, thailand, bangkok, political instability, travel-safety, is-it-safe-to-travel-to, travel-advice, travel-insurance, am-i-covered-if
WORLDWIDE | Monday, 19 Jul 2010 | Views [2395]
If
you’re in a country that requires you to apply sunblock, there’s a
good chance you’ll also need to apply insect repellent. There
are many old traveller’s tales warning if you apply them in the wrong order you'll neutralise one, ... Read more >
Tags: travel-health, sunscreen, sunblock, sun, insect repellent, insect, mosquito, travel-safety-tips, travel-tips, travel-advice
BHUTAN | Wednesday, 14 Jul 2010 | Views [1348] | Comments [1]
Bhutan, nestled in the Himalayas the only Vajrayana Buddhist nation in the world, is a destination that few travelers make it to. With stunning natural scenery, a harmonious society, and a strong sense of culture and tradition the Kingdom of Bhutan ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, bhutan, travel-tips, himalayas, money, transport, temples
WORLDWIDE | Wednesday, 30 Jun 2010 | Views [2547] | Comments [1]
Traveling, as anything in life, can have some risks involved. We always question ourselves, What if “blank” happens? Well, there’s always a “what if…” on our mind but if we are cautious we can prevent those “what if’s” from happening and have an ... Read more >
Tags: travel-safety-tips, caution, precaution, travel, theft, scams, travel-safety, travel-advice, travel-tips
WORLDWIDE | Tuesday, 29 Jun 2010 | Views [521]
Ski season in the southern hemisphere, and you can choose to go ‘down under’ in Australia or New Zealand, or take your snow with a Latin American flavour at Portillo in Chile (only an hour from Santiago) and Bariloche in Argentina.
Wherever you ... Read more >
Tags: travel-safety-tips, perisher, portillo, bariloche, ski, skiing, snow, travel-advice, travel-tips, travel-insurance
JAMAICA | Friday, 25 Jun 2010 | Views [343]
The US State Department re-issued its travel alert for Kingston, Jamaica and surrounding areas on 24 June 2010, warning its citizens of the possibility of continuing sporadic violence. The government of Jamaica has imposed a State of Emergency for ... Read more >
Tags: travel-alert, jamaica, kingston, civil unrest, riot, violence, travel-safety, worldnomads, travel-advice, travel-insurance
BRAZIL | Thursday, 24 Jun 2010 | Views [282]
UPDATE: Thursday 24 June 2010 The military and state rescue services are continuing attempts to reach towns cut off by floods which followed several days of torrential rain in Brazil's north-east. The floods have affected Alagoas and Pernambuco provinces, ... Read more >
Tags: travel-alert, brazil, flooding, floods, travel-safety, travel-insurance, alagoas, travel-advice
BRAZIL | Tuesday, 22 Jun 2010 | Views [303]
Overview of the situation Several days of heavy rain has sparked severe flooding in north-eastern Brazil. 31 people are confirmed dead, thousands are missing, and 40,000 people are homeless in the states of Pernambucco and Alagoas. A spokesman ... Read more >
Tags: travel-alert, brazil, flooding, floods, travel-safety, travel-insurance, alagoas, travel-advice
CANADA | Friday, 18 Jun 2010 | Views [710]
The G20 summit is being held at Toronto's Metro Convention Center on June 26 - 27 2010. There are plans for demonstrations and protests by groups opposed to the event. At past summits these demonstrations have turned violent. A protest group has already ... Read more >
Tags: travel-alert, canada, protests, toronto, world nomads, g20, arrests, civil unrest, travel-insurance, travel-advice
THAILAND | Friday, 11 Jun 2010 | Views [419]
A number of countries, including the United Kingdom and Australia have downgraded travel warnings for Thailand, but are still urging visitors to exercise a high degree of caution throughout the country, especially Bangkok, because of ongoing political ... Read more >
Tags: travel-alert, thailand, bangkok, political instability, travel-safety, is-it-safe-to-travel-to, travel-advice, travel-insurance, am-i-covered-if
SOUTH AFRICA | Monday, 31 May 2010 | Views [1076] | Comments [2]
1.Visit your doctor Visit your local doctor one month prior to your intended trip departure date. To discuss your travel plans, accommodation and potential health concerns or risks at your destination country 2. Get your immunizations up to date ... Read more >
Tags: travel-health, south africa, world cup 2010, vaccinations, health, travel-tips, travel-safety-tips
JAMAICA | Wednesday, 26 May 2010 | Views [1049]
Overview of the situation Jamaican defence forces and police are involved in an operation to arrest an alleged drug baron and weapons trafficker wanted in the USA, resulting in widespread unrest in the capital, including gun battles which have claimed ... Read more >
Tags: travel-alert, jamaica, kingston, civil unrest, riot, violence, travel-safety, worldnomads, travel-advice, travel-insurance
CUBA | Tuesday, 25 May 2010 | Views [916] | Comments [1]
Following is updated travel information regarding travel to Cuba provided by the Cuban Government: INFORMATION FOR TRAVELERS TO CUBA AS AT: 01 May 2010 The Government of Cuba decided last February 16, that all travelers, foreign and Cubans living ... Read more >
Tags: travel-health, cuba, health insurance, travel-insurance, travel-advice, travel-safety-tips, travel-tips, visa
WORLDWIDE | Thursday, 20 May 2010 | Views [1864]
Following the escalated situation in Thailand, the
following information is relevant for World Nomads policy holders
travelling to and already in Thailand. We are aware that this is a
stressful time for our members who are directly affected by ... Read more >
Tags: travel-alert, thailand, bangkok, political instability, travel-safety, travel-insurance, travel-advice
THAILAND | Tuesday, 18 May 2010 | Views [3508]
This is a very brief overview of the current situation in Bangkok,
Thailand. We are keeping an eye on the situation, so come back for
regular updates. *20 April, 2010: Please read the IMPORTANT UPDATE for World Nomads policy holders. Please contact ... Read more >
Tags: travel-alert, thailand, bangkok, political instability, travel-safety, is-it-safe-to-travel-to, travel-advice, travel-insurance, am-i-covered-if
WORLDWIDE | Friday, 14 May 2010 | Views [655]
Unite, the trade union for British Airways (BA) cabin crew, has announced its intention to take strike action between 18 May 2010 and 9 June 2010. Please refer to the British Airways website for further information regarding flight departures booked ... Read more >
Tags: travel-insurance, british airways, strike, travel-alert, transport, airlines
WORLDWIDE | Friday, 16 Apr 2010 | Views [3524]
On 15 April 2010, airports across Europe and the United Kingdom grounded flights as a result of the impact of a volcanic ash cloud from Icelandic Volcanic Eruptions. This may cause delays for travellers departing from or flying to affected countries ... Read more >
Tags: travel-insurance, volcano, travel-alert, volcanic ash, iceland, iceland volcano, flight delays, united kingdom, travel delays, iceland
SOUTH AFRICA | Tuesday, 13 Apr 2010 | Views [1211]
Excited, but just a little nervous about your once-in-a-lifetime trip to The World Cup huh? You've might have heard reports that South Africa can be a dangerous place to travel at best of times, let alone when the crowds swell both in their massive ... Read more >
Tags: travel-safety-tips, south africa, world cup 2010, travel-advice is-it-safe-to-travel-to, soccer, football, sports, travel, africa
SOUTH AFRICA | Tuesday, 13 Apr 2010 | Views [1493] | Comments [3]
Traveling in South Africa is an unparalleled confluence of culture(s), wildlife and entertainment. Ultimately, it’s like nowhere you’ve ever been. The natural geography includes coastal regions with some of the best beachfront and shark watching ... Read more >
Tags: travel-safety-tips, south africa, world cup 2010, travel-advice is-it-safe-to-travel-to, soccer, football, sports, travel, africa languages, holiday
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