Here at Healthy Travel Blog, you may have noticed that we’re big proponents of having health insurance coverage when you travel internationally. But it’s not just a gentle suggestion. More and more, travel health insurance…
Traveling Responsibly
7 Ways to Travel Sustainably
We travel because we love to explore the world. And, sometimes, when we stop and think about it, we realize it would be a tragedy if future generations didn’t get to enjoy it. That’s why…
Global Climate Change and Travel
You’re traveling, and one of the very first questions you’re going to ask is “how’s the weather there?” And the answer to the question is “not as stable as it used to be.” Scientists assure…
Helping People with Disabilities While Traveling
The New York Times recently had an article shining a light on what it’s like to travel with a loved one who’s autistic. As the article pointed out, no matter how many precautions parents might…
An Earth Day Getaway – Adventures in Ecotourism
Earth Day – the day set aside to increase awareness and appreciation of the Earth’s environment, is less than three weeks away – April 22nd. There are plenty of ways to honor the occasion; community…
10 Tips For A Healthy Spring Break
Spring Break is upon us. Students everywhere are giddy with excitement. Parents everywhere are convincing themselves that what they don’t know can’t hurt them. We all know that your week in Cancun, or heaven forbid, …
Responsible Tourism Awards: Nominate a Deserving Resort for Worldwide Recognition
Nominations close in less than four weeks for ecotourism lodges you may have visited that demonstrate outstanding achievement in responsible tourism. There are awards in thirteen categories and all are judged on their commitment to…
Study Abroad Students Double Alcohol Intake While Overseas
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…
Ignorance Abroad: New Study Reveals Many Travelers Are Unprepared for Health Risks
We don’t need more motivation to keep blogging in 2011, but we got a jolt when we came across a recent survey of international travelers published in The Journal of Travel Medicine (Volume 17, Issue…
2011 Travel Green Guide: Make Your Travels Eco-Friendly
The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) has published its 2010-2011 Travel Green Guide, a lengthy listing of eco-tour companies and lodge owners in all corners of the world. There are more than 200 entries to explore…




