Duct tape is strong, flexible, waterproof and super sticky. It should be in your emergency kit at home AND on your packing list for when you travel. You never know when you need to: repair a suitcase or bag make something water tight (leaky boat anyone?) prevent shattering glass during a storm keep a door… Continue reading Duct Tape – Just in Case…
Category: Advice on Health / Safety
Travel Health and Safety Advice by Calculated Traveller Magazine.
So you’re finally ready to take your next trip? You’ve thought of everything. Or have you? Health and safety is something we often don’t think about when going on vacation but it’s important both at home and when you travel.
Travelling abroad is an especially crucial time to assess your travel insurance and read up on travel safety tips and information about your destination. Sometimes things can go wrong on a trip, despite your best plans, so it’s important to know where to go and what to do if you do get sick or need help.
Whether you’re road tripping down Route 66 or shopping the markets of Istanbul, your safety has to be your first consideration. You should know where you’re going, protect yourself and your property, and travel as safely as possible.
Don’t leave for your next trip, without reading through our health and safety articles first. We have some practical advice on prevention, remedies on the go, and first-aid gear that should be in every travel bag.
Here are some of our most popular Health and Safety articles to get you started.
– Travel Protection – Health, Safety, and Security
– Who cares if you get sick on a Cruise Ship? The CDC does.
– Pack this! 4 Natural Remedies for Travel Ailments
– 7 Travel Tips In Cases of Emergency
Staying Cool in Arizona with Columbia Omni Freeze Zero
We review the Columbia Sportswear Zero Rules Short Sleeve shirt made with Omni-Freeze Zero Fabric designed to keep you cool when it’s hot hot hot!
Pass the Toilet Paper Please…
If you’ve travelled through Asia, you would have seen the ubiquitous round plastic toilet paper dispenser sitting on top of the table for use in place of napkins. Now to clarify, the dispenser is only used in classy establishments… If you are having street eats – you get the roll of toilet paper without a… Continue reading Pass the Toilet Paper Please…
What Your GPS Doesn’t Know May Hurt You!
Your GPS tells you to turn left and turn right but can you really trust that seemingly smart, polite woman, talking to you from that little box strapped to your dashboard? I don’t know about you, but GPS Sally is constantly getting me lost and she keeps recalculating… recalculating… recalculating I’m reminded of a news… Continue reading What Your GPS Doesn’t Know May Hurt You!
Flashlight for Safety
Do you have a flashlight in your travel bag? You never know when there is going to be a black out in your hotel, a disaster…or even a zombie apocalypse.
Travel Tip – Reusable Water Bottle – Would you like some germs with your water?
When travelling with a reusable water bottle use these tips to keep the bottle, your water and most importantly you germ-free.
Bleach Wipes – Always Keep Some in Your Travel Bag
Read why I always travel with a pack of Clorox bleach wipes. It may be just for my piece of mind, but I don’t want to waste my vacation time being sick!