Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns about Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Even if you are not in the high risk category, one’s medical history must be assessed by a competent medical practitioner in order to come to…
General, Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance – a must for every overseas trip
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A lot of travellers forget about insurance, or perhaps consider it unnecessary. It is tempting to take a chance and save a little bit of extra money for souvenir spending. But what if you have an accident or some sort…
Cruises, general cruise advice
First cruise – what to expect
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A shipboard cruise, whilst not available on doctor’s prescription, may be just what a jaded soul may need. Embarkation Depending on the efficiency of both the cruise company and the port…
Air travel, Fear of flying
Anxious when flying? Ways to help calm down
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Here are a few ideas to help calm down before and during a flight, if you experience flight anxiety. Don’t dwell on your fears. When you’re sitting there, seat-belt done up and the jet is taxiing down the runway, remind…
Quicktips
Time zones
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Experts on jet-lag advise one to set your watch to your destination’s time zone when you have boarded a flight that will carry you into a different time zone. This helps you to acclimatise by undertaking activities according to a…
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Back up your pictures
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Copy your pictures from your phone or camera to your computer as soon as you are able. Portable devices are often less reliable than your computer and if you leave it too long, you run the risk of a failure…