Dorothy Yamich's articles
How Can You Avoid Thefts, Cons, And Street Scams When On Vacation?
Airports, train and bus stations, or other crowded places where travelers mingle in close quarters are where pickpockets usually operate. There're many dos and don'ts to avoid becoming a target when you are traveling, most of which are common sense. Here's some of them.
Posted: 2008-10-05
Category: Travel Tips
Is Seasickness A Problem When Cruising On Modern Cruise Ships?
Modern cruise ships have dramatically reduced the problem of seasickness. Today's larger ships cut through waves instead of riding on the top of them. Also, the new technologies such as counterbalancing systems and stabilizers have greatly reduced the pitch and roll of the ships, all but neutralizing the problem of seasickness. However, if some passengers still experience a bout of seasickness there are a number of remedies that can be used to lessen or eliminate this condition.
Posted: 2008-10-05
Category: Cruises
Lyme Disease - It Can Do More Than Just Tick You Off When On Vacation
Travelers, campers, and vacationers can be at risk for contracting Lyme disease, a serious, debilitating condition caused by being bitten by an infected tick. Lyme disease can make your life miserable and cause you a lot of pain and suffering if it's not diagnosed and treated right away. The longer you wait before seeing a health professional allows this disease to progress quickly and it may not be possible to lessen it's effects.
Posted: 2008-10-05
Category: Vacations
Replacing The Air In Your Vehicle's Tires With Nitrogen Gas Can Save You Money On Vacation Driving?
Not only can travelers save money on gas by replacing the air in their vehicle's and RV's tires with nitrogen gas, they can save money on their every day driving. Research data shows that drivers can improve their gas mileage by over three percent when using nitrogen in their vehicle's tires.
Posted: 2008-10-05
Category: Travel & Leisure
Tropical Vacation - Can Serious Danger Lurk Under The Midday Sun?
Even though these sun related problems, sunburn, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke, are not diseases, they can be very serious and could put a real damper on your vacation. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when dealing with the sun. There are a number of things vacationers can do to make sure they have a sunny, healthy holiday.Posted: 2008-10-05
Category: Outdoors
What Can Women Do To Avoid Sexual Harassment When Traveling?
When women are traveling, or on vacation, their best protection is to understand the local culture and customs of that country. What you observe when watching how the local women behave and dress will give you valuable clues on how to avoid sexual harassment. There area a number of things that women can do to make their holidays safe and enjoyable.
Posted: 2008-10-05
Category: Travel & Leisure
Jet Lag - How Can Air Travelers Reduce The Risk When They Fly?
Many medical experts state that air travelers usually experience a worse bout of jet lag when they fly from east to west. In general, the more time zones travelers fly across, flying from east to west, the more severe the their symptoms of jet lag will be. However, there are a number of things that airline passengers can do to lessen the effects of jet lag.Posted: 2008-10-05
Category: Aviaton
Air Travel - Can It Cause Airline Passengers Medical Problems?
Most airline passengers develop some minor medical problems when they fly on commercial airlines. However, these symptoms can sometime develop into more serious medical conditions. However, there are a number of things that air travelers can do to avoid these problems.
Posted: 2008-10-05
Category: Aviaton
Travel Luggage - What Features Should Travelers Look For?
Mostl travelers have at one time have bought cheap travel luggage that literally falls apart after only a few years of travel and vacations. It seems most times in life you only get what you pay for, so it usually makes sense to invest in a more expensive, but extremely durable set of luggage. Quality counts.Posted: 2008-10-05
Category: Aviaton
