Travel Safety Hub
FIJI | Thu, 2 Sep 2010 | Views [82]
Fiji has had a long-standing reputation as a South Pacific tropical paradise. Travelers have been visiting the tiny archipelago for decades now to kick back oceanside and enjoy the azure waters. While there's been some recent political unrest, it's … read more »
Tags: 5 things, fiji, travel-tips, kava, travel-safety
COLOMBIA | Tue, 31 Aug 2010 | Views [351]
Colombia, the South American country with a
frightening reputation for warring drug barons and - thanks to Russell Crowe
and Meg Ryan – kidnapping, is surprisingly a hot new destination for backpacking.
So is it safe?
WorldNomads.… read more »
Tags: travel-safety, colombia, kidnap, travel-safety-tips, is-it-safe-to-travel-to, ecuador, south america, travel-advice, am-i-covered-if, travel-insurance
WORLDWIDE | Thu, 12 Aug 2010 | Views [479]
Is there anything worse than being ill far away from home? Our motto at WorldNomads.com is keep travelling safely , and that means looking after your health as well as your safety. But how do you stay healthy … read more »
Tags: travel-health, hygiene, illness, travel-tips, travel-advice, travel-safety, travel-safety-tips
CHINA | Wed, 4 Aug 2010 | Views [751] | Comments [3]
If you’re planning to travel to China, you probably already have a laundry list of things to do in order to prepare for your journey. There are, however, some things you may not have even considered – things which can only be learned after one has … read more »
Tags: 5 things, china, travel-tips, money, transport, language, travel-safety-tips, travel-safety
WORLDWIDE | Mon, 19 Jul 2010 | Views [2427]
If
you’re in a country that requires you to apply sunblock, there’s a
good chance you’ll also need to apply insect repellent. There
are many old traveller’s tales warning if you apply them in the wrong order you'll neutralise one, … read more »
Tags: travel-health, sunscreen, sunblock, sun, insect repellent, insect, mosquito, travel-safety, travel-tips, travel-advice
BHUTAN | Wed, 14 Jul 2010 | Views [1381] | Comments [1]
Bhutan, nestled in the Himalayas the only Vajrayana Buddhist nation in the world, is a destination that few travelers make it to. With stunning natural scenery, a harmonious society, and a strong sense of culture and tradition the Kingdom of Bhutan … read more »
Tags: 5 things, bhutan, travel-tips, himalayas, money, transport, temples, travel-safety
WORLDWIDE | Fri, 2 Jul 2010 | Views [84]
Flying - it’s an
essential part of travel, but do you ever get a little bit afraid? Passengers on a Qantas
flight out of San Francisco in August 2010 had every right to show a little fear –
one of the engines exploded, ripping a hole in the engine … read more »
Tags: travel-safety, flying, fear of flying, travel-tips, airplane crash, travel-safety-tips
