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“Richard, there’s a bear outside your window,” roars a voice, waking me up. I’m on Kodiak Island, Alaska – one of the most remote places on the planet – to write about brown bears in anticipation of the BBC’s major three-part event, Wild Alaska Live, so I suppose it’s good news… but right outside
If you have a trip coming up and don’t speak French yet, be realistic, and don’t expect to become fluent by the time you leave. Rather than frantically learning a few more French words, the best thing you can do at this point is to learn how to communicate in what the Voice of
Follow these tips to minimize your risk of being injured in a car crash while you’re on vacation. Most people think about travel vaccines when they’re planning an international trip, but few people consider the possibility that they might be involved in a car crash. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among
Health experts urge us to eat more fish because of its beneficial health effects, but toxins in contaminated fish can cause health problems. Two common causes of fish-related food poisoning are ciguatera and scombroid, and travelers may be at risk of these illnesses. Ciguatera Ciguatera (sig-wah-TARE-ah) is caused by eating fish contaminated with toxins that
Although there are some special considerations for women who travel while pregnant— especially if they are going to a developing country—most pregnant women can travel safely with a little advance preparation. If you are pregnant and planning an international trip, follow these tips so that you and your baby stay safe and healthy. Pre-Travel Care
There are 3 types of insurance you should consider for your trip: trip cancellation insurance, travel health insurance, and medical evacuation insurance. These will cover different situations and may give you financial peace of mind, as well as allowing for safe and healthy travel. Trip Cancellation Insurance Trip cancellation insurance covers your financial investment in
Although they are rare, natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, tsunamis, tornadoes, or earthquakes could occur while you are on a trip. Natural disasters can seriously injure large numbers of people, contribute to the spread of some diseases, disrupt sanitation, and interrupt normal public services. Travelers should be familiar with risks for natural disasters at
Animals can be cute, and you may want to pet them, but any animal, even if it appears to be friendly or harmless, can be dangerous. Any animal can bite, scratch, kick, or otherwise injure you, even if you did nothing to provoke it. Animals are often frightened of humans or trying to protect their
Food Usually Safe Hot food High heat kills the germs that cause travelers’ diarrhea, so food that is cooked thoroughly is usually safe as long as it is served steaming hot. Be careful of food that is cooked and allowed to sit at warm or room temperatures, such as on a buffet. It could become
With vacation days so precious—especially in the U.S., where people take an average of just 16.2 days off each year, according to the U.S. Travel Association—getting sick while traveling can be an incredibly frustrating experience. Don’t want to lose half your vacation to an illness? The best remedy for travel sicknesses is prevention. To that
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