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Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A – Is it a Risk in Canada? Many people think that Hepatitis A is only a risk when travelling to developing countries. While there is a much higher risk of Hepatitis A in developing countries, risk may also exist in Canada in high-risk groups or during community outbreaks. Thankfully outbreaks are rare but […]
Films that Make Use Want to Travel
Films that Make Use Want to Travel – Part 1 I remember the first time I watched the classic film An American in Paris. The film’s idyllic portrayal of the City of Lights, with its quaint cafés, shops and streets, inspired in me a strong desire to one day visit this cosmopolitan gem in the […]
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
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 […]
Saving your Grass!
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 […]
Babymoon Vacations
Best Babymoon Vacations (part 1)! Being single with without kids, I hadn’t heard about the concept of the “babymoon” until a recently pregnant friend, Wendy, told me about it. She explained that when she and her husband got married they didn’t have enough time (or money) for a proper honeymoon, but now that they are […]
Unique Hotels from Around the World
Sleeping Outside of the Box – Unique Hotels from Around the World Every summer, my dad would get his green Ford Econoline Van ready for our family’s month-long road trip through the United States. Part of the fun of these trips was avoiding the freeways, and, instead, opting for the smaller highways and backroads. This was […]
Measles and the International Traveller – latest from TravelSafe Immunization Clinic
Measles and the International Traveller Measles is a highly contagious disease spread by a virus easily transmitted through the air. It was once a common disease in Canada during childhood. Before the introduction of the measles vaccine the disease caused an estimated 2.6 million deaths worldwide, and was a significant cause of disability. Measles is […]
Traveling With Children
Does planning a trip with your young children feel daunting? While there may be new worries that never crossed your mind in your child free travel days, traveling with children doesn’t need to be scary! Here are some factors to consider in your planning as well as tips for keeping your child healthy on your […]
Road Trip Ready?
Are You Road Trip Ready? The moment Henry Ford’s first Model T rolled off the assembly line, car culture captured America’s imagination. It was the ultimate symbol of freedom, as people could now travel across the continent in a way never before accessible to them. On the Road Again It wasn’t long before the lure […]
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