by Guest Author | Nov 2, 2011 | Dining Out, Food, Drink & Diet, Health & Safety, Travel Emergencies, Travel Tips & Resources
At this time of year, many travelers are worried about catching a cold or the flu, but this should not distract them from focusing on the primary traveler issue: avoiding foodborne illness. Foodborne illnesses can strike at any time, putting your travel plans on...
by Guest Author | Jul 20, 2011 | Dining Out, Fitness, Balance & Wellness, Food, Drink & Diet, Health Tips
Vegetarians and vegans going abroad should consider their dietary needs when planning for their trip. Traveling and eating veg is not an easy feat. But with a little research and the use of the HappyCow.net website and app, you can get eat well anywhere across...
by Guest Author | Jun 27, 2011 | Fitness, Balance & Wellness, Health & Safety, Health Tips, Travel Tips & Resources
Sitting for long periods of time while traveling, whether by airplane, train or car, can increase a traveler’s risk for developing a blood clot. Research shows that this low-activity situation and the environmental conditions of a plane increase a person’s risk...
by Guest Author | Jun 27, 2011 | Fitness, Balance & Wellness, Health & Safety, Health Tips, Travel Tips & Resources
Traveling often goes hand-in-hand with being a competitive athlete. Whether it’s a professional football player or an endurance runner, traveling before competition and, in some cases, traveling in general, can decrease athletic performance and expose the athlete to...
by Guest Author | Sep 1, 2010 | Active Travel, Fitness, Balance & Wellness, Health & Safety, Health Tips, Travel Tips & Resources
Beach season may be drawing to a close in the Northern Hemisphere, but it’s not too late to get a really nasty sunburn, especially if you’re traveling to a high-altitude area. A study conducted by the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at the New York...