Health
Physical fitness in travel
Physical fitness takes time to build up and maintain, but makes travel easier. Running through an airport with a suitcase…
Medication in travel
Travellers might need to carry or obtain medication as part of their equipment for a journey. Prepare A travel health…
Malaria in travel
Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal tropical disease. Four kinds of malaria parasites can infect humans: Plasmodium falciparum, P.…
Jet lag in travel
Jet lag is a form of disorientation and fatigue caused by abruptly switching to a different sleeping/waking schedule and different…
Infectious diseases in travel
There are many infectious diseases that can pose a hazard to travellers who may not be familiar with them and…
Eye care in travel
Many people have eyesight conditions which require corrective glasses, such as eyeglasses and contact lenses. Understand Optometric services can be…
Dengue fever in travel
Dengue fever is a viral tropical disease transmitted by mosquito bites. In 2016 over 50 million new cases were reported,…
Altitude sickness in travel
Altitude sickness is a reaction to the lower amounts of oxygen available at high altitudes (due to the lower air…
Allergies in travel
Allergies and other kinds of substance intolerance are a problem for many people, and can be a real hassle while…
Pests in travel
Travellers may encounter animal pests that they are not familiar with in their home regions. Pests can spoil food, cause…