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May 18, 2011

Is This Kind of Travel Just for Young People?

How to keep the spirit of backpacking alive, at any age.
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Gappers need bailing out?
October 20, 2010

Gappers need bailing out?

More than a whole third of UK gap-year travellers need to be financially bailed out by their parents. 
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Managing Medical Emergencies in Remote Regions
May 31, 2010

Managing Medical Emergencies in Remote Regions

In remote regions, far from medical care, identifying potential problems early on can help prevent minor ailments from becoming serious emergencies.
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The Traveller's Parasite
August 11, 2009

The Traveller's Parasite

They're everywhere, often difficult to detect until it's too late, but when they strike, you'll know you've been had.
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Travel Considerations For Diabetics
August 10, 2009

Travel Considerations For Diabetics

Mike Webster offers the following considerations for travelling as or with a diabetic.
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Ducking Montezuma: Preventing and Treating Gastrointestinal Ailments Abroad
June 30, 2009

Ducking Montezuma: Preventing and Treating Gastrointestinal Ailments Abroad

How to keep your guts from visiting the circus during your travels.
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How to Choose a Travel-Friendly First Aid Kit
June 29, 2009

How to Choose a Travel-Friendly First Aid Kit

If you're getting ready for a sojourn overseas, chances are you've prepared a list of things to jam into your pack before you head off to the airport. One item that is often overlooked is a first aid kit.
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Health and Safety Tips for Female Travellers
June 22, 2009

Health and Safety Tips for Female Travellers

A travel doctor's prescription for staying fit as a fiddle on your travels.
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Staying Safe on the Road Overseas
June 22, 2009

Staying Safe on the Road Overseas

Why getting all your shots won't protect you from the biggest travel health hazard abroad.
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Get Stuck: A Guide to Travel Vaccinations
June 21, 2009

Get Stuck: A Guide to Travel Vaccinations

Why you should consider a pre-trip shot in the arm.
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Buzz Off!: Preventing Insect-Borne Diseases at Home and Abroad
June 20, 2009

Buzz Off!: Preventing Insect-Borne Diseases at Home and Abroad

There are tons of bugs out there. So how do you avoid getting bitten and other unpleasant side effects? Dr. Mark Wise has a few suggestions.
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Malaria Misconceptions
June 20, 2009

Malaria Misconceptions

Dr. Mark Wise dispels some common malaria myths. Essential reading if you're heading to the tropics!
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