Author: Elda Hamaker

Medications to consider to stay healthy while traveling

When you travel, you’re often exposed to conditions that you aren’t exposed to at home. For some people this can create some problems when it comes to their health and comfort. No one wants to pay for an expensive holiday and then spend most of it feeling tired, nauseous or any other uncomfortable feeling! Luckily, you can find some medications that will prevent you from feeling sick while abroad. Think of it: landing at your destination and feeling the energy to get out and start seeing the sights right away! And feeling great the whole time so you can check absolutely everything off your itinerary while you’re there. This is totally possible if you prepare yourself with the right things before you go! Preparing yourself to be healthy starts with your daily habits. This can mean exercise and eating right, as well as drinking plenty of water. Staying hydrated while traveling is probably the most important thing you can do to keep sickness at bay. Because when your body is dehydrated, it’s much more vulnerable to sickness. In addition to these basic lifestyle habits, there are medications you can bring along to combat a variety of maladies that might come up while traveling.   Blood clots You might wonder why blood clots would be a potential risk while traveling. This only arises on long-haul flights, when you are sitting...

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Great Sunny Escapes in Europe

Are you looking to really get away this summer and enjoy the outdoors on a sunny beach? If you have plans to travel in or around Europe, there are so many great destinations that will combine the culture and history of Europe with an amazing sunny climate and gorgeous beaches for relaxing. Here you can really get the best of both worlds! Canary Islands If you’re coming from England, the Canary Islands are a cheap and quick flight from Heathrow and really give you an exotic experience while staying in Europe (technically- they are part of Spain!) On the Canaries, you’ll be able to enjoy all kinds of outdoor adventures like hiking volcanoes, rock climbing, water sports, golfing and of course just relaxing and enjoying the incredible beaches here. You can get a different experience on different islands; Tenerife, the largest island, is ideal if you want to learn about the culture and history of the islands and check out some museums on your trip. There is also some great nightlife here on Tenerife. Crete There’s truly no holiday like a Greek holiday, so pack your bags and make your way to one of the most beautiful countries in the world. You can spend part of your trip exploring Athens and the rich culture and history of Greece, then make your way to the islands for beach time. Although...

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Which money transfer app should you use when abroad?

Do you have family or friends in another country, miles apart and do you feel the need to constantly stay in touch with them? A very basic human need as it is, with technology at your behest, it is not really difficult to do so.  You can now use a mobile recharge app to transfer credit and use it to be in touch! The world has now become a small place and people cross seven seas without much of a thought for work, studies or for settling abroad. Far away from your motherland, you crave to hear your local...

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DO YOU OWN PROPERTY ABROAD? MAKE A WILL!

Since the 90s, the number of British households owning a property abroad has increased dramatically. Some Britons choose to move abroad upon retirement, while many others have second homes in places like France or Spain that they use as holiday homes. Whatever the reason to own property abroad, it is important to have all loose ends tied up so that your property dream does not become a nightmare for your family. When buying a property abroad, most people are careful to obtain legal advice in relation to all aspects of the purchase. Some also organise things for the short...

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Angola – An African Gem

Angola is a beautiful African country that has been through its share of pain, having endured years of warfare. But this country has so many gems to be discovered, since it has been virtually untouched by tourists for most of its existence. Tourism has only started in Angola since around the 1970’s, so the country is still very remote and unexplored. But the country is developing at a rapid rate, with technology such as drone delivery and mobile learning helping to spread the availability of education along with some new philanthropists of Angolan origin. Many of the cities in...

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