Sustainable Travel: How You Can Make the World Better Many of us dream of making the world a better place. But we often give up on that desire because we feel that dream is unattainable. How can a normal person like us make a difference in the world? Just because you may not be able […]
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Celebrate New Year’s Around the World
What if you could spend New Year’s anywhere in the world? Which country would you choose? After this tumultuous 2020, for many of us it will be quite a relief to ring in the New Year and hope for a more peaceful experience in the coming year. Most of us have been challenged in ways […]
Why You May Need a Travel Medicine Specialist
Guest Blog by I Dale Carroll, MD. Recently, an expatriate living in a remote Asian city contacted our office for advice regarding her pregnancy. She was about eight months pregnant and an ultrasound had detected that her baby was not growing normally. She emailed us the ultrasound pictures and we confirmed the diagnosis. Her parent […]
Hiking Around the World Part 2
Continuing our series on experiencing some great hiking trails and sights to see around the world, we take a look at three more choices for your consideration. Are you adventurous enough to check out some great hiking around the world? There are some breathtaking spots for the hiking enthusiast and there are some wonderful hiking […]
Hiking Trails Around the World
What would it be like for you to travel and experience some unique hiking trails around the world? There are numerous good choices, so we begin this series with three special hikes that we believe you would enjoy and would create some good memories. HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE TONGUE OF A TROLL? TROLLTUNGA TRAIL […]
5 Best Places to Visit in Arizona and What to do There
If you are looking for a great vacation destination, Arizona should be at the top of your list. It is home to one of the most spectacular landscapes in the country and filled with many incredible geological formations and canyons to explore along with numerous attractions to choose. In this article, we are highlighting the […]
What are Travel Documents, and Why Are They Important?
You’ve been planning your trip for months. Meticulously finding the best prices for airfare, hotels, and transportation. Whether it’s an important work meeting or a fun get-away, it’s been on your mind for a long time. You pack, get a ride to the airport, and go through security only to find out that you have the […]
Epic snowstorms cancel flights across the United States and the Midwest
Snowstorms cancel flights all across the U.S. this week? Be aware that the U.S. National Weather Service is predicting heavy snows this week in the Midwest and that as a result, snowstorms cancel flights (actually hundreds of scheduled flights, creating disruption of flight schedules), all across the USA. The snowstorm has been labeled “possibly historic” […]
Preventing Nipah – Advice for travelers and expatriates
Preventing Nipah if you are a traveler to India or Malaysia or an expatriate living overseas – Some advice on things you can do to prevent nipah – First, know that the latest outbreak is not new, although the nipah virus is relatively unknown and has killed virtually all of its victims in India. […]
Group and Blanket International Travel Insurance
Here’s a brief explanation why you should consider group or blanket group travel insurance….If you have a team traveling overseas. Or a tour group. Or a group of volunteers that help you every year. You are responsible for organizing a group of people who will be traveling overseas. You have required each participant and volunteer in […]
“Must-have” travel items for 2018 – Our best travel gear recommendations
Absolute “must-have” travel items for 2018: New travel gear you’ll want to pack in your bag in 2018 No “click-bait,” numbered page slide shows here (where you have to visit 20 pages in turn to see all the recommendations)! All our gear recommendations are on one page, all easy-to-read, no-nonsense suggestions for yourself, or ready […]
Scholarship Advice for International Students
Studying overseas can be very expensive, especially in the USA. In the last 10 years tuition and fees at public four-year institutions increased at an average rate of 3.5% per year beyond inflation, according to a report from the College Board. They also reported that the average annual cost of tuition at a four-year private […]
New US Domestic Travel Restrictions
Imagine spending hours upon hours planning a trip and also spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars on airline tickets. Finally, your departure day comes, and you’re incredibly excited. You get all packed up, drive to the airport, approach the security check-in, hand them your driver’s license. Then you hear them say you aren’t allowed […]
Jet lag tips for frequent flyers and pilots / flight attendants
Jet lag tips for frequent flyers: How pilots deal with jet lag These jet lag tips are for serious travelers. Learn how airline pilots cope with changing time zones and how to beat jet lag for frequent flyers. I was talking to a friend the other day who just happens to be a pilot. We […]
Traveling with a Disability, Pt. 4 – Traveling with Blindness
Traveling with blindness / vision impairment This is the fourth article in a series on Traveling With A Disability: Traveling with Blindness. The introduction to the series (and an index) can be found here. In this article we will be specifically addressing blind travel – traveling with blindness or severe vision loss. Plan ahead One of […]
