Travelers who end up with a cold after taking a flight frequently believe that the air on the plane is to blame for their sickness. According to a recent MSNBC article, however, the real culprit…
Study abroad programs offer increasing numbers of college students the opportunity to be immersed in a new culture, learn a foreign language and travel around the world. According to recent studies, study abroad programs also…
When CBS news correspondent Lara Logan was sexually attacked last month in Cairo, it made global headlines. But whether it is cat calling or something much worse, sexual harassment in public is the norm for…
The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) has taken a step to improve the screening experience for travelers with medical conditions. Following complaints from travelers who encountered embarassing or uncomfortable situations during security screenings, the TSA has…
The Child Passenger Safety in the Air and in Automobiles forum was held last week in Washington. Here members of the NTSB, the FAA and the Association of Flight Attendants all agreed that a young…
Head injuries on the ski slopes have decreased due to increased use of helmets and improved equipment, and the sport could be made even safer if everyone used the equipment properly. In the 2009-10 season,…
Eating healthy while traveling can be difficult, especially when on a plane. Thankfully, the nutrition website DietDetective.com has made this easier by conducting an annual airline nutrition survey. Charles Stuart Platkin, the author of the…
Management for the seaside resorts in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, the popular destination for scuba divers, has advised visitors to stay out of the water following five shark attacks in the past week. The attacks left…
Amid the controversy surrounding the new full-body scanners at airport security checkpoints, an important question has been raised: Are the new scanners safe? The scanners emit a small amount of radiation, and according to an…
Authorities in Tehran have declared the second government holiday in a month due to deadly air pollution. All schools, public offices, and banks will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday December 2nd and 3rd because…
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