The following articles list of some common and not so common illnesses and diseases to which you may be exposed while travelling.
It is probably not complete and may not even be accurate, so again, make sure you consult a qualified professional before travelling and don’t rely too much on the information contained herein.
The list is in no particular order but commonest health hazards tend to be nearer the top.
For each there is a section listing where in the world it is usually found, what is its cause, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
Most of the diseases and illnesses [...]
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It is actually possible to travel extensively without money, or at least, with very little.
Every year there are a few people that start out on long trips with no money at all, whilst others do so with seemingly unlimited budgets. Most people fall somewhere between these two extremes.
How ever much you have, it has been said that is it better to travel with very little money than to not travel at all.
Plenty of travel websites and blogs exist on the Internet, many of them document the experiences of budget travellers. For example, this one, which makes [...]
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A vaccination certificate may be required if you have previously visited areas where specific diseases are widespread or when visiting countries where there are increased health risks for travellers. This is usually a yellow card which is like an international certificate of vaccination or medical passport.
The Yellow Fever section of the certificate is probably the most important part. If you aren’t going to or coming from countries where Yellow Fever is endemic (areas of Africa and South America), then you may not need one. Check with your doctor (or other websites such as the WHO or [...]
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