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Gоіng tо dіffеrеnt рlасеѕ іѕ аlwауѕ a fun еxреrіеnсе, trаvеlіng саn аlѕо bе tіrіng аnd ѕtrеѕѕful аt times, especially whеn thеrе аrе саѕеѕ оf lost luggage, lаtе flights, оr accidents аlоng thе wау. Thе nаturе оf trаvеl саn ѕоmеtіmеѕ damage a реrѕоn'ѕ hеаlth, weakening thеіr immune system, аnd mаkіng thеm ѕuѕсерtіblе tо dіffеrеnt tуреѕ оf [...]

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Getting sick is never fun, but getting sick while you’re on vacation is pretty much the worst thing that can happen to you short of getting stuck on an elevator with a politician who won’t shut up. However, slightly worse than that is getting avoidably sick while you’re on vacation. That is, getting sick due [...]

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The notion of camping doesn’t appeal to everybody. Quite often, when we imagine camping, we truly picture the worst-case scenario. Glorious British rain, leaking tents, and not being able to make any food at all. However, it doesn’t have to be like that. We’ve come a long way since camping meant squeezing into a small [...]

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We have written a considerable amount about travel insurance on this site. But the game has changed since we last wrote about the topic and it's high time for an update. It used to be as simple as comparing costs of providers, finding a suitable policy and clicking on "buy now." While it is still [...]

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Modern China is a magnet for travellers from around the world. However, if you travel to less popular areas, what is often referred to as “old” China, you will find something similar to a third world country. This means you can expect dubious hygiene, ill health, poor sanitation and an inadequate infrastructure. At the same [...]

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Sick in London: Here is what you should definitely know Getting that trip of your dreams can be a pretty big deal but your body might or might not be ready for this sudden and short-term change. Being acquainted with the food habits and water of a certain place makes your body rely on a [...]

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ayahuasca

In the Amazon basin, where ayahuasca is traditionally consumed during spiritual ceremonies, a new kind of "psychedelic tourist" has emerged. The money-making potential has not been lost on the local population, and all sorts of "spiritual guides" and gurus have sprung up, offering Westerners a taste of one of nature's most potent psychoactives. However appealing [...]

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Mount Kilimanjaro is rightfully one of the world's most prized trekking destinations. At 4,900 meters, it is far and away the highest mountain in Africa. It goes without saying that climbing Kilimanjaro is a physical undertaking, one that you must prepare for in advance of your trip. Here are a few tips to stay healthy [...]

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Thankfully, Europe doesn’t have the same major health concerns that may be found in parts of Africa or Asia for instance. As regards vaccines and precautions, Europe is quite safe and this includes France. France actually has one of the best health care systems in the world! Flying into Beauvais or Charle de Gaulle and [...]

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The most important factor for enjoying the sights and sounds of any new country that you travel to is by staying healthy and fit. Always while travelling to any country, think and plan well in advance to avoid any unforeseen circumstances that may arise during the trip. Depending on the type of the trip, location [...]

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