Health, Travel

Antibiotics Controviersies

CSince the discovery of penicillin in the late 1920s, antibiotics have become an increasingly common method for treating just about any kind of infection. While they certainly have their place in proper treatment, many in the medical establishment have begun to criticize the over-use of antibiotics read more

Places, Travel

The Lazy Guide to Egypt

If you’ve ever been to Egypt, you might have been a little bit overwhelmed by the history. I once fell asleep in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, until an outrageously attractive Egyptian girl woke me up to see if I was still breathing. There’s nothing more exciting to that story, but the point is read more

Featured, Health, Money, Travel

Travel Insurance Costs and Benefits

The decision to purchase travel insurance or not can be an important one. As with any kind of insurance, you are making a judgment call about risk that is, in the end, entirely up to you. Here’s more information to help you make the decision for yourself.

What does travel insurance cover?

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Health, Travel

5 Health and Safety Myths About Travel

When I talk to people at home about my lifestyle, they are often excited by the idea but can’t get over how dangerous they assume it must be. There are a lot of pervasive misconceptions about the danger of international travel and living that are difficult to dispel. Here are five myths about health read more