Posts Tagged ‘safe driving’

Recent Travel Newslinks

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 by

Most of our links this week focus on getting you to and from your destination safely.  However, if your New Year’s resolution involves traveling to an unlikely destination, check out the last link.

Four Ways to avoid getting sick during the holiday season -  Find out why we get sick around the holidays and how to avoid it. 

6 places germs breed in a plane – How to avoid picking up nasty bacteria.

Drive safely: Avoid joining ranks of stranded – Tips for driving in snow and ice.

Is Traveling in Northern Iraq Safe? – Business travelers find Kurdish cities markedly improved.

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Time to Hit the Road

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 by

Summer is the perfect time to embark on that international road trip you’ve always wanted to take. The Wall Street Journal highlights six European road trips that could be on your list:  Italy, Wales, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Finland. Check out the post for route information, pictures, and sites to see.

When you’re traveling, don’t forget to practice safe driving – and part of safe driving is awareness. We’ve put together the map below to show different countries’ road safety based on data from the World Health Organization’s “Global Status Report on Road Safety.”  As you can see, the six countries mentioned have great records of road safety, but there are many others that aren’t as safe. Wherever you find yourself on the road this summer, use caution and be sure to learn the rules of the country. Check back soon for more road safety tips.

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