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- Avoiding Insect Bites
Many tropical diseases, such as malaria, yellow fever, and Japanese encephalitis, West Nile virus, L
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- Books
Below is a list of just some of the books that I have bought and found useful on my travels. I usua
- Suppliers
Links to the suppliers of the travel gear I use and recommend can be found through out this site. He
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Waterproof bags Used to separate and keep various items dry in your bag. Good for keeping valuables
 Travelling in the Third World is not like a camping trip. You will find plenty of cheap food and accommodation everywhere, so you won’t need a stove, tent or sleeping bag,
There may be occasions where you would think a sleeping bag might be useful, in a cold room, sleeping outside (when it is warm), protection against insects, as a seat or cushion, etc., but consider the alternatives first.
Long underwear or other warm clothing will be fine in emergencies, on buses, trains, and cold hostels. A sleep sheet packs small, is light and easy to wash, and [...]
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 Many tropical diseases, such as malaria, yellow fever, and Japanese encephalitis, West Nile virus, Lyme disease, are transmitted by insect bites, usually through the insect’s saliva.
No antimalarial drug is 100% effective and in the case of some diseases (for example, dengue fever) there is no protection at all, so it is best to avoid getting bitten in the first place.
Luckily, insects aren’t a problem in most countries around the world, just annoying, and in those places where they are, only some of them carry diseases.
For example, there are more than 3,000 species of mosquitoes worldwide, and [...]
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 Useful discount card for students and people under 26, the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is a money-saver in Europe. You get discounts on admissions and other fees.
The ISIC is available from STA Travel UK, Council Travel, Travel Cuts, and other travel agencies specializing in budget and student travel. You must have proof of student status and £9 (about $18).
If you are no longer a student bring along whatever old student ID you may have (or a friend’s), you might be able to use it somewhere.
Read all about ISIC here: ISIC/IYTC, or buy it here, or [...]
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