Third-grade adventures – “Trip to Iceland” by Amelia
In Iceland. I was 8 years old. I went with my mom and brother to Iceland. In the blue lagoon in Iceland. The blue lagoon was very cool, but when I found out that I needed to wear a floaty. I was not going in the lagoon!!! I eventually did go into the Lagoon. […]
Third-grade adventures – “Saudi Araibia” by Azan
We were home packing all of our clothes then we went off to England. We stayed for a few days then travelled to Saudi Arabia. You may not know where this is and your answer is right here in. The Araibian peninsula. we were with our family then suddenly… The first day we got there […]
Third-grade adventures – “My favorite family trip” by Lea
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 […]
Third-grade adventures – “Family trip Maui” by Gioya
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 […]
Third-grade adventures – “Family Adventures in Universal Studio” by Jacob
Life is fantastic when you are on vacation, especially when you are at a place where you really want to go. Last summer my mom and I went to Universal Studios. Since we both are big Harry Potter fans, even though it was the third time I’ve been there it was still a lot of […]
Third-grade adventures – “Family Trip To Macedonia” by Bella
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 […]
Destination: North Island of New Zealand, A Tropical Paradise! By Sue McDonald
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 […]
Third-grade adventures – “Family Adventures To Mauritius” by Sloane
While students were attending classes remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, we reached out to our neighbours at St. John’s Junior School to see if they’d like a project writing about their favourite travel experience. We were overwhelmed with interest from the grade 3 students. We’re thrilled to be able to post their creative, humorous and […]
Preparing Your Child for Immunizations
It’s common for both adults and children to feel nervous about receiving immunizations. While adults can usually rationalize the benefits of immunizations, children often cannot rationalize if they are very frightened or too young. As an experienced nurse immunizer, I’ve seen it all with children – from those who sit still and don’t even bat […]
Bali
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 […]
TravelSafe Clinic in Kitsilano is Opening on May 19!
TravelSafe Clinic has made a few changes since our clinics closed in March, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. In order to follow the BC Centre for Disease Control recommendations, we have decided to close our Hastings-Sunrise clinic until we are able to relocate to a suitable location in a larger independent space. We have enjoyed […]
Escape to the Adventures of Oaxaca, Mexico
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 […]
Common Questions and Answers about Vaccines
It is Immunization Awareness week in Canada so we thought it would be a good time to review the basics of vaccines and answer common questions we receive from clients. In the midst of a pandemic, it is comforting to know that we can prevent serious diseases with available vaccines. Who is being vaccinated […]
Pneumococcal Pneumonia – There’s a Vaccine for That!
We often hear about pneumonia, but it can sometimes be a little confusing as there are many different causes of pneumonia. Recently we’ve heard a lot in the media about pneumonia caused by COVID-19. This is an example of viral pneumonia caused by a virus that infects the lungs. Pneumonia can also be caused by […]
The New COVID-19 Recommendations for Canadian Travellers
In order to decrease the spread of COVID-19, the Minister of Transport stated that effective April 20, 2020, Canadian air passengers will be required to wear a non-medical face mask or face covering while travelling. Canadians travelling by rail, ferry, taxi, bus or other mode of transport, must also use a non-medical face mask when […]
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TravelSafe Clinic Kitsilano
604. 251-1975
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2184 West Broadway
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