Embarking on a cruise is an ideal holiday for some rest and relaxation. It’s also a great way to visit many destinations and explore new places across the globe. From cruising to Alaska or around the Caribbean, to going up the Amazon River, or around Africa, there is a cruise suited for every type of […]
Polio has been in the news lately as there was a case of vaccine-derived polio in July 2022 in the US. The case occurred Rockland County, New York in an unvaccinated resident. Vaccine-derived poliovirus has also been detected in environmental samples in Rockland County and neighbouring Orange County, New York as well as in London, […]
There have been many lost luggage horror stories in recent news reports. Airlines are losing more bags now than ever before. Travellers are reporting being forced to spend their entire vacation without their luggage, some left waiting for weeks or even months before their lost luggage arrives. To avoid the stress and chaos of your […]
On July 25, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox a global health emergency. As of August 1, 2022, the US Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has reported more than 23,000 cases of monkeypox from80 countries worldwide, and these numbers are expected to rise. What does this mean for travellers? Here are some questions […]
The iconic 1970’s film, Jaws, struck fear into the hearts of beach goers and swimming enthusiasts the world over! The movie’s tagline, “you’ll never go in the water again,” genuinely scared moviegoers into avoiding the water in fear of being eaten by over sized fish! Realistically, attacks from angry, man-eating sharks were the least of […]
There is nothing more awe inspiring than being up close to mountain gorillas in their natural environment. I was fortunate enough to view a family of mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. We witnessed curious toddlers, a mother feeding her new baby, several adolescent gorillas and 3 silver backs. Being this up […]
Many of you will remember the old nursery rhyme “Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite.” Bed bugs were once a common occurrence throughout the world, but with use of insecticides bed bugs infestations declined in the 1940s. Bed bugs are not, however, just a thing of the past. There has been […]
Have you heard about Dukoral? It’s an oral vaccine that prevents traveller’s diarrhea caused by enterotoxigenic coli (ETEC) and cholera. But what are cholera and ETEC? Are you at risk for these diseases? Keep reading to learn more about these diseases and if you need Dukoral on your next trip. Cholera Cholera is an infectious […]
Occasionally we are asked “Why do I need a pre-travel consultation?” There are many reasons why booking a pre-travel consultation is a good idea. Whether you’re travelling abroad for business or pleasure, you are likely to encounter health risks at your destination that are not a consideration in Canada. The pre-travel consultation is conducted by […]
Bottled water, filters, chemicals, boiling, UV lights – there are many options for accessing clean drinking water while travelling. But are all methods equally as effective? The answer is no! Below we will review the pros and cons of several options for clean water and disinfection methods. These tips are not only useful when travelling, […]
