You’ve gone for your pre-travel consultation, received the recommended vaccines, and are following all the travel-health advice given to you. Despite all your planning and best efforts, the unexpected has happened on your trip. Whether it’s a fever, diarrhea, weird rash, injury or animal bite you need to seek medical attention in a developing country. […]
A common misconceptionis that immigrants to Canada now returning home to a low or middle-income country to visit friends or family do not need vaccinations or travel health advice. While it is true that people living in certain countries build immunity to some diseases, that immunity is lost after moving away. These travellers, commonly known […]
Whether you aresetting outon a weeklong tropical vacation – orsatisfying a travel cravingwith a six-month backpacking trip – packing for any type of getaway can be daunting. Seasoned travellers will agree that the general goal is to take only the necessities and nothing more, but this can become tricky when your itinerary is laden with a […]
Is your sunscreen reef-friendly? As kids, we were told repeatedly by our parents to wear sunscreen. Anytime we went outside, we heard the mantra, “don’t forget to put on sunscreen!” And with good reason. Sunscreen not only shields us from painful and unsightly sunburns, it also protects us from dangerous sun-related conditions, such as skin […]
Some Tips from TravelSafe Immunization Clinic A traditional white Christmas can be a truly joyful and magical experience: snowmen, the smell of pine trees, hot cocoa by the fireplace and the ever-popular Christmas pullovers. However, as most Vancouverites know, our Christmases are more of a greyish hue mixed with rain and sleet. So, we totally […]
(Read with Caution) That spooky time of year is just around the corner again! No, I’m not talking about tax time, but the OTHER really scary time of the year! That’s right. Halloween! When it comes to frightening fare, it seems that most people are divided into two camps: ones that love being scared and […]
Far from The Madding Crowd – Great Destinations. Fewer Tourists I remember visiting Europe for the first time. While it was thrilling to visit iconic and historic cities such as Paris and Venice, the large crowds somewhat diminished the experience. As more and more people are traveling these days, many popular tourist attractions in the world […]
A Preventative Approach to Successful Snowbirding Summer is officially over. The leaves are starting to turn colours. The kids have gone back to school. Inevitably, the rain and the cold weather will soon begin. While that may seem a tad depressing for many of us, for many lucky seniors and retirees, it’s just the beginning […]
Diving into Paradise : A Guide to The World’s Best Scuba Diving Locations Scuba diving is fast becoming one of the most popular recreational activities in the world and with good reason! The beauty of the open water, stunning marine life and shipwrecks attract adventure junkies and serenity seekers alike. Indeed, there is something magical and […]
The Importance of Knowing Drug Laws Before Traveling Many Canadians regard marijuana as a relatively benign drug that can be used for medical and recreational purposes, a sentiment echoed recently by the prime minister, Justin Trudeau, who recently moved to legalize the drug in Canada. While not everyone agrees on this controversial legislation, the reality […]