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They're baaack...well, actually they never really left. Ranging from around seven down to just one milimetre (a quarter to 1/32 of an inch).in size, cimex lectualarius lurk on mattresses and sheets an feed on your blood - usually at nig
Many of us who travel across various time zones experience jet lag, and some are more prone to it than others. Circadian rhythms (your body's internal clock) tell you when to stay up and go to bed, and because they're pegged to to your home time
As clusters of COVID-19 cases continue to emerge on cruise ships since the omicron variant emerged, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned travelers against taking cruises.
"Today, CDC increased the Cruise Travel Health Noti
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Middle seats in the planes of some airlines are vacant. Passengers and crew members aboard cruise ships are socially distancing when possible and wearing masks. Some countries remain closed to non-residents, while others won’t allow people from
Whether it’s a mild cold, a stubborn case of the runs, or occasionally something worse, many of us have had the unfortunate experience of getting sick on the road. Illness of any kind can derail or even ruin your trip, which is why it’s important to
The respected, more-than-half-century-old Frommers travel media company recently reported on a U.S. Department of Defense study conducted with United Airlines, provides encouraging results about airline cabins and coronavirus when proper protocols ar
Admittedly, I'd never heard of Lo-Wei, a unique exercise class that combines yoga, strength training and flexibility that stretched my body in ways my mind never thought possible. But it is only one of almost three dozen fitness classes, all part
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Nearly all of us, confronted with a stress headache, would pop a painkiller, right? But while that might provide a measure of temporary relief, for most of us with busy lives the stress is always there, and the headaches come back. For something
As winter weather chills the Northern Hemisphere, people who are dreaming of sand and surf have been making plans to take a vacation to a warm tropical paradise such as a Caribbean island or an all-inclusive beach resort in Mexico. If you're luck
Some people fly without difficulty. When their plane drops in turbulence, stress hormones are triggered by their brain just as in the brain of a person whose nerves get jangled. The person who flies easily regulates the stress hormones – and th
This is such a fluid and fast-moving situation, with new measures being announced across the world every day. Following are some links with the latest news and advice, some updated daily:
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/coronavirus-travel-ad
It's sad to say, but in the Eternal City - never Europe's cleanest to begin with - residents and visitors alike have been for months having to cope with mountains of trash as well as increasingly potholed streets, as Rome's Five-Star party mayor has
With fear of flying a not-uncommon affliction, there is a lot of advice floating around out there on how to overcome it. But a good percentage of the afflicted, despite “trying everything”, have still found no relief, and they believe they cannot be
When it comes to adventure, no other sport can beat the thrill of white water rafting. In the midst of wild foamy water, sailing in a raft is something that no adventurers could afford to miss. Tracing back to its roots, the first expedition took pl
Pro-biotics is a catch-all name now used commonly in the health food and supplement industry. It refers to the entire group of human-friendly (pro) bacteria (biotics) that thrive predominantly inside our digestive tract from the stomach throughout
Are you planning on doing any travelling this year? If so, you might want to take into consideration how you’re going to prevent bed bugs during your trip. You want to enjoy any holiday you are having, and bed bugs can be a real buzz kill. Obviously
To outsiders, New Zealand is seen as a mythical place. It is full of beautiful untouched nature and it is quite literally at the edge of our planet. New Zealand also lacks the large and sometimes dangerous insects that inhabit its neighbour Australi
In my time living in Brazil, perhaps the greatest lesson I have taken from Brazilian culture is to be quiet on the inside despite the chaos happening on the outside. Rio de Janeiro residents, Cariocas, spend a lot of time at the beach. This greatly c
Whether it's a summer holiday or a winter escape, beaches are a no-brainer when you need to get away for some minimally dressed relaxation and fun. But there are also certain precautions that you should take in order to stay safe. The beach is no pla
