Even the most seasoned of travellers will agree, at some point whilst travelling it is inevitable that you will pick up a stomach bug. Symptoms to look out for include diarrhoea, cramps and bloating, nausea and vomiting, fever, headache and …
Egypt: Best Places to Visit Along the Red Sea
Egypt has long been known as the ideal destination for those seeking soaring temperatures, hours of blazing sunshine and cloudless skies. It is the perfect destination for winter sun with temperatures more comfortable and bearable in January and February. The …
Exploring Ancient and Modern Egypt While Sailing the Nile
The River Nile passes through 11 countries and at 4,132 miles, is the longest river in the world. The Nile in Egypt is surrounded by the vast Sahara desert and is the only water source for many who live in …
Exploring Ancient Egypt: How to Spend 24 Hours in Cairo
Egypt is paradise for any history buff with plenty of ancient ruins, monuments, tombs and museums to encapsulate and educate There is no better place to start than the capital city, Cairo. With a population of over 19 million, it …
Mexico: Holidaying on the Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya is located just south of Cancun, on the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico. It encompasses the popular resort of Playa del Carmen, the island of Cozumel and the ancient ruins of Tulum. The riviera is swamped with all-inclusive resorts …
Cruising Halong Bay
Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and in 2012 was listed as a new World Wonder. The bay is made up of thousands of huge limestone boulders that jut out of the waters creating unusual and striking scenery …
Zika Virus: All You Need to Know
At present, there is a Zika Virus outbreak spreading its way through South and Central America, with the worst affected area in Brazil, with an estimated 1.5 million cases reported country-wide. The disease itself is most problematic in pregnant women, …
Thailand: Avoid the world’s deadliest creature!
So what is the world’s deadliest creature? The shark? The snake? The crocodile? Wrong! The world’s deadliest creature by far is the mosquito! These insects are vectors for many deadly diseases. There are vaccines available for some of these diseases, but sadly not all – …
Dengue Fever: What you need to know
Dengue fever is a virus which is spread by mosquito bites. The recent development of a vaccine against Dengue fever marks a pivotal advance in the ongoing battle against this disease, offering a beacon of hope for effective prevention alongside …
Mosquito nets for the tropics
If you are backpacking around the tropics, a good quality mosquito net is a vital item to add to your packing list. Many low budget hostels and hotels abroad do not have air conditioning or provide mosquito nets for guests. It …