Freezing temperatures, scraping the car every morning, gloomy skies and the depressing sight of darkness as you drive to work, welcome to winter in the UK folks! With all of that in mind, there’s no surprise that so many Britons …
The 6 Most Deadly Diseases You Can Catch While Travelling the World
Travelling far and wide appeals greatly to a huge variety of people, regardless of race, religion, age, or gender. As humans, we are naturally inquisitive and many thrive off adventure and new challenges. Therefore, many of us are attracted to …
10 Top Tips for First Time Backpackers
Planning your own overseas expedition? Here are our top tips for first time adventurers. 1). Travel light! You don’t need half as much as you think, especially when travelling to hot countries. Chances are you will end up buying extras whilst …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …