There were plenty of shenanigans in cockpits this week. It all sounds kind of cute and playful, until you realize that, as a traveler, you’re putting your life in the hands of these folks and…
The summer vacation season is in full swing, and that means relaxing and letting loose for a lot of people. And, hey, why not? We could use a break, right? Vacation is a time to…
Experiencing cultural differences and learning about the way people live in other countries is one of the great allures of international travel. But it can also be intimidating trying to navigate another culture without offending…
Though it may be far from many travelers’ minds, rabies poses a lethal threat in most parts of the world. Today’s travel bulletin addressed the 100th rabies related death in Indonesia. Earlier this month the…
The current wave of cholera outbreaks affecting Central Africa started a few months ago. As of October 3rd, 40,468 cases and 1,879 deaths have been reported in four countries (Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria). Seasonal…
While most were unaware of it, June 14th was “World Blood Donor Day”, celebrated internationally to encourage those eligible to donate blood at least once a year. Indeed, although 95% of Americans either receive blood…
Key West, FL has reported 28 cases of dengue fever since July 2009 – prior to July 2009 dengue was absent from the continental U.S. since 1945 and from Florida since 1934. Why dengue has…
Amid all the news and speculation, it’s natural to wonder how Influenza A H1N1 got off to such a galloping start in Mexico. Reports are coming in about cultural resistance to seeking medical care, which…
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