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 āoldā 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 [...]
Country Guides
This category provides information and tips specific to certain regions of the world. Click on a region to see the country guides for that part of the world.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Utah is a great place to take a vacation in the United States with its diverse environment and a wide variety of things to do. There arenāt many destinations where you can ski, go white-water rafting, and see dinosaur fossils in one state. And you can find the perfect cozy cabin rentals in Utah on [...]
With its history and rich, multi-ethnic culture, rain-forests, mountains and salt flats, an ocean coastline is about the only thing that Bolivia is lacking. You will surely manage without one, because there is already too much to see and do in this land-locked country that is situated in the heart of South America. As is [...]
South Korea quickly became an industrialized country in the 21st century. With its economic growth came improved infrastructure and healthcare. You don't need to worry about much when visiting the urban areas of South Korea, but rural areas can still present a few issues. This article will break it all down for you. You should [...]
Home to Bedouin nomads, the ancient city of Petra, countless camels and a delightful capital city (Amman), Jordan has grown in popularity as a tourist destination, despite regional strife. While there have been travel warnings issued to many countries in the Middle East, Jordan has remained a safe place to travel. But what about travel [...]
You got your beaches, your rainforest, your mouth watering arepas and your salsa dancing. What else is there, really? Colombia is indeed one of the world's most overlooked travel destinations. A legacy of violent crime and guerrilla warfare hangs over the country, but times have changed, and Colombia is no longer the place that it [...]
The third largest island in the Caribbean, Jamaica regularly attracts tourists from all over the world. Beaches are the main draw, but rum, reggae and jerk chicken may do it for other folks. On the windward side of the mountains in Jamaica, you can expect a tropical climate. Tropical climates typically carry certain travel health [...]
Brazil. Amazon river, gorgeous women in thongs, samba, carnival, football. Right? I don't know. I do know that Brazil is not your backyard. It is a tropical developing world country with certain travel health risks. Whether you are heading to Brazil for the World Cup, or you plan on visiting the country for other reasons, [...]
