Jet lag – it’s a condition most international travelers have experienced at one time or another. To learn more, I attended a presentation led by distinguished experts at The International Society for Travel Medicine’s 2015 bi-annual conference. But what is jet lag? Continue reading
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Why travel insurance is important
I’m proud to have been interviewed for a TV segment on CBS-affiliate WKMG TV Orlando. The segment also ran twice on local CBS-TV news in New York, as well as other markets. Here’s an excerpt: Having a health advocate to deal with foreign medical care is one of many benefits of travel insurance, because regular health insurance may not … Continue reading
5 Things to Know about Buying Medications Abroad
More and more travelers are venturing into remote and undeveloped areas, either on group tours or on their own. But, what happens when you’re traveling in a remote area and get sick? You have two choices: to self treat, or to seek medical help. If you’re treating yourself, Professor Larry Goodyer, who has lectured and … Continue reading