Countries with active Zika Virus transmission (as shown on map) Update on July 18, 2016 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has concluded that the Zika Virus is a cause of microcephaly and other brain defects in some babies born to infected mothers.  The Zika Virus is also linked to Guillain-Barré syndrome which can… Continue Reading

Food or water contamination when traveling abroad can put a real damper on your vacation.  According to Mayo Clinic, when you visit a place where the climate, social conditions, and sanitary standards and practices are different from yours at home, you have an increased risk of developing “traveler’s diarrhea” or food poisoning, hepatitis A, or… Continue Reading

A vacation can go downhill quickly if your money, passport, or personal items get stolen. Unsuspecting tourists have long been the target of thieves. Being aware of this in advance can keep your vacation from “getting stolen”. Oftentimes thieves work in groups, and they will even use children, pregnant women, or women holding babies as… Continue Reading