Saturday, January 26, 2013

Wonder About Dengue Fever? Read This One

As a traveler who got infected and suffered from Dengue fever twice already, I got curious about the details of this horrible disease. Thought this fever, for the most part, is not deadly, while being ill, I wished it was. There are not words to describe the pain associated with the Dengue fever during the illness period. The effect of it stays with you for weeks post the sever times. In addition, I had heard that if you get 3 times, the 3rd time...

Monday, January 21, 2013

Trekking The Annapurna Circuit

The Annapurna region is an area in western Nepal where some of the most popular treks are located. The region is generally taken to include areas around the Annapurna Range (Annapurna Himal), the Dhaulagiri Range and the Kaligandaki River valley. Peaks in the Annapurnas include 8,091m Annapurna I, Nilgiri (7,061 m) and Machhapuchchhre (6,993 m). Dhaulagiri I (8,167 m) is just to the west of the Annapurnas, Most of these peaks are visible throughout...

Monday, January 7, 2013

Top 10 Destinations in Australia

1. Sydney - Is the main entry point in Australia for most people, and the city offers many interesting sites to visit such as the Opera House, Darling Harbor with marine aquarium, lots of Shopping malls, museums, and it worth a visit to the other side of the bay including the Zoo and the beach of Mainly. Visiting the downtown tower (Sydney Tower) will have a complete view of the city from the top. The Blue Mountains will provide a beautiful...

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Stay Healthy As You Travel - Basic Tips

Traveling to different climates and environments abroad can expose you to disease and health risks. You should be aware of the dangers and how to stay healthy. Diseases which aren’t present in the your home town such as yellow fever, malaria, rabies and dengue fever are common in some areas of the world. Vaccinations and immunizations Visit your Health Department local clinic as soon as possible to check if you need any vaccinations...