Archive for the 'Safety' Category

medical essentials for your trip

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

There are so many things that we need to take care of when we travel. And one of these is packing what we need. There are so things that you need to bring but sometimes you’ll forget to bring something that at some point in your trip you will need but it won’t be in [...]

Important thing travelers must know.

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

by: Christine Zafra Imagine this: you’re on a jungle expedition with your fellow tourists when you suddenly slipped on something slimy. You break your arm and blood is oozing from your head gash. You’re losing as much as half pint per hour. Well, this is not something fictitious as this might happen in real life. [...]

Taking Aromatherapy with You on the Plane

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Hand carrying your essential oils on a plane is not as simple as it once was. Since 2006, when liquids on-board a flight first became known as a possible threat to passenger safety, government agencies at first banned all liquids to be carried on board planes, and then changed their restrictions to allowing for small [...]

Water tip.

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

No matter how irritating it may seem, don’t take for granted the reminders given to you by your friends and family regarding your trip. If they constantly tell you not to drink water from uncertain sources, don’t. You’re not a superman to deflect bacteria (I guess even superman can’t do this!). Buy loads of bottled [...]

Pizza: a traveler’s best friend.

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

If you and your friends are planning on a trip, say, two days from now, never ever eat foods that you’re unsure of (or those that require a lot of handwork, like gourmets, maybe?). You might get diarrhea and not be able to board the plane two days from now. What you can do is [...]

Experiencing Barcelona

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Image source: www.eikongraphia.com Barcelona is studded with the unmistakable modernism of Antoni Gaudi, who single handedly landed the city on the architectural map. A stroll down the grand avenue Passeig de Gracia will take you directly in front of both Casa Batllo and Casa Mila, which are incredible feats of art and design and fully [...]

Personal Safety

Monday, May 26th, 2008

There are lot of safety tips and guides when traveling and the most important thing to consider is our own personal safety. The most basic personal guide that we can do is letting our family / trusted friend know where we are going. And when we reach our destination, it is best to give them [...]

Traveling When Pregnant

Friday, May 16th, 2008

Being pregnant does not mean you have to stay at home all the time. Of course they can travel, but much care and caution should be given because of their condition. The American Pregnancy Association has given several tips to keep the pregnant woman safe and comfortable during travel. How to make the best of [...]

Buckle Up Your Kids

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Buckle Up Your Kids Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death and disability among children. Children who are not properly buckled up may be seriously hurt not only in crashes, but also from sudden stops. To keep children safe, EVERYBODY needs a safety belt or safety seat. The violent forces of a crash [...]

Identity Theft Protection During Travel

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Whether you travel for leisure or business, a traveler must be on the aware that an identity thief may try to take advantage of you. Simply put it that you just cannot trust anyone you meet (cab drivers, housekeeping staff, bellboy, security guards, front desk clerks, etc) with your personal information. Here are some tips [...]