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 …
Travel Advice
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 – …
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 …
Are you insured? You may not be covered by your travel insurance if you haven’t been vaccinated!
When booking an exotic holiday, the cumbersome tasks of ensuring vaccinations are up to date and arranging appropriate travel insurance are often overlooked. It is common for travellers to leave such tasks to the last minute. Some vaccinations require a course …
Travelling with Children
Between 2001 and 2008, there was a 19% increase in birth rate in the UK. With more families than ever with children under the age of 10, and a seemingly never ending series of typically wet British summers, more and more families are looking abroad for their holidays. This is an option which is being made increasingly accessible by falling travel prices.
