There are a couple things you can do to decrease your risk of getting sick from swimming in the ocean. Flooding from storms can cause sewage runoff that can pollute costal bodies of water; health officials recommend waiting at least 72 hours after a storm before going back into t ......Read more
However, sometimes when you’re sat in your flat in front of a space heater because your flatmate won’t let you turn the heating on, it’s easy to daydream about warm beaches. So, because we’re so nice, we searched across ...Read more
Here are behaviors that are widely viewed as acceptable in the United States but considered rude in other corners of the globe....Read more
Norway is not cheap, but there are many ways to make your trip more affordable. Travel in shoulder season if you can, book everything (hotels, car rental, tours) in advance, etc....Read more
The annual index measures generosity by three factors: the amount of money donated, participation in volunteering, and helping a stranger....Read more
More than two-thirds of the world's countries have a serious corruption problem. From blatant bribery and rigged elections to embezzling public funds and intimidating or even bumping off political opponents and journalists, unethical dealings run rife across the planet....Read more
"Big Island is over 4,000 square miles. The area of the latest eruption covers 10 square miles. Travelers should have no worries visiting." The volcano, which is toward the southeast part of Big Island, is dangerous only for those in the evacuation zone,...Read more
To be a clean city, you have to solve the problems that can lead to unsanitary living conditions, and, ultimately, poor health....Read more
Anyone who has ever traveled to Japan will tell you they’ve seen things they never thought were possible. The efficiency in which the city operates...Read more
Precipitation can be defined as various forms of water (solid or liquid) that form in the atmosphere and fall upon an area’s surface. ...Read more
As you step on this piece of paradise, here are a few things to know about Mauritius that would help you have a holiday carnival....Read more
They begin by looking at the job market (i.e., low unemployment) but balance that against average salaries--not only will you get a job there but it will pay well....Read more
Even the most enthusiastic and vibrant among us can get tired of our humdrum ‘work, eat, sleep’ routine from time to time. However, the world we live in has offers endless fascination, even including our daily lives...Read more
Israel is a beautiful country rich with history that includes a rather tumultuous past. Don't let that scare you away though-it is a far safer place now than it has been. Today it is a very tourist-friendly area that is easy to travel and explore....Read more
Greece is every bit as wonderful as you’d imagine and then some - you’re pretty much guaranteed to have a trip of lifetime....Read more
