Blood-sucking mosquito on person's skin

Mosquitoes: Top Tips for Staying Bite-free this Summer!

With hot and humid weather descending on the UK, mosquitoes and plenty of other nasty bugs begin to multiply and thrive.  Whilst mosquitoes here do not carry any dangerous diseases, their bite can be irritating, itchy and painful so is …

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Typhoid: Get the facts

Typhoid Fever is a potentially fatal bacterial infection. If it is not treated quickly, it can affect many organs and spread across the body causing serious complications. Typhoid Fever is most common in areas with poor sanitation and without access …

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5 top tips to avoid stomach bugs when travelling

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 …

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What is Hepatitis A?

Hepatitis A is an infectious virus which causes inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis A is contracted by the ingesting faecal matter from someone who has the disease, infection is typically contracted via contaminated food or water.  Whilst it is rarely life …

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Johnny Cay, San Andres, Colombia

Visit San Andres, the jewel of Colombia

When thinking of Colombia, one does not automatically think of it as a beach holiday destination, yet the Colombian island of San Andres is an outstanding example of tropical paradise. The idyllic island of San Andres Closer to Nicaragua than …

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Cabo de la Vela, La Guajira, beach in Northern Colombia

North Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Colombia is fast becoming one of the most popular countries in South America. Its history and reputation of violence and drugs related crime is subsiding, and it has plenty of sights and attractions to appeal to visitors. From vast cities …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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