Many Canadians travel to areas in the world where dengue fever is a risk. We are often asked at TravelSafe about the dengue fever vaccine in our clinic. Here’s everything you need to know about dengue fever and the vaccine to prevent it. What is dengue fever and how is it spread? Dengue fever is […]
At TravelSafe Clinic we see a lot of travellers planning trips to destinations where there is malaria risk. We also often see a lot of misconceptions when it comes to malaria prevention and malaria medications. Below we’ll answer some common questions about malaria, address some misconceptions, and outline the key things to know about malaria […]
As travel restrictions ease and countries begin opening their doors to tourists, many people are starting to plan their long-awaited getaways. Countries that rely on tourism were hard hit when the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, and the return to travel can begin to generate socioeconomic growth in countries that rely so heavily on tourism. […]
Why should I receive the COVID-19 vaccination? COVID-19 can cause serious illness and even death. It is difficult to know how each person will be affected. Even if you have a mild or no symptoms, you can pass the virus to others. There are a number of different COVID-19 vaccines now being used throughout the […]
I always wanted to go to Disney World because there, they had so many cool rides and a lot of good food. Then, one day, my parents told me that we could go there for Spring break! I was so excited! We went there in March, 2018. When we got there, we found […]
I was 6 years old and my sister was 8 years old when we went to Maui. I was so excited for our family trip that I almost forgot to pack my bag! We finally got through all the computer problems, and I was so hungry. Meanwhile my mom was ordering yummy food. I was […]
Last year when I was 7 years old my family and I planned a trip to Macedonia. We spent the month of May buying gifts for our relatives, packing our suitcases, and getting ready for our trip! We decided to go to Macedonia in early June as it really gets hot there in July and […]
Are you looking for a friendly and safe vacation surrounded by tropical beaches? Go to New Zealand! The landscape is vibrant, lush, and uncrowded the entire year. Think of breathtaking beaches with next to no tourists. New Zealand seasons are opposite to North American seasons. So when it is winter here, you can enjoy their […]
Swastyastu Om swastyastu. Rahajengrauh. Hello and welcome! Nama saya Matt (my name is Matt, in Balinese). Where do we even begin!? Bali is a magical place and remains a favourite destination for many people around the world. From the friendly Balinese people to the stunning sunsets to the fun modes of transport – we loved […]
Although it is currently advised we stay home and avoid travel, we can still take ourselves away and dream about where we may go next… While the majority of North Americans are very familiar with Mexico as a beach vacation hot spot, fewer have ventured away from the coast’s all-inclusive resorts into the interior, where […]