Danger is author's middle name (Chicago Sun-Times)
All travelers with health-related problems should carry written information from their physician about their medical history (including a copy of a recent electrocardiogram, if available) and their current medications. Medical identification bracelets are also recommended.* Patients who must travel with inhalers (which may look like explosive devices) or controlled substances are advised to obtain a letter from their physician in case of customs or security questions.
Danger is author's middle name (Chicago Sun-Times)
Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide is Peter Allison's hilarious recounting of his adventures as a young lad from the sedate suburbs of Sydney, Australia, training as a guide in camps in the remote African bush.
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The world is our oyster: The Lonely Planet founders' plans after £45m BBC sell-off (Daily Mail)
As hippy backpackers stranded in Australia with just £1, they wrote a guide book to make ends meet. Now they've sold their Lonely Planet empire for £45million. Time to settle down? No fear
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Cruising down under (San Diego Union-Tribune)
I once felt absolute ambivalence toward Australia and New Zealand. Just couldn't wrap my mind around the size and latitude. And I couldn't deal with trying to cover such vast territories in a matter of weeks. Then the thought of a cruise floated along.
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The beginner's guide to rugby (Independent)
Tonight's big game ? for bluffers
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Explore nature with these DVD sets (Jam! Showbiz)
As an amateur naturalist with a keen, specialized interest in birdlife, I often find the shelves of video stores woefully lacking.
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Chase a wild dream (Gulf News)
Vanuatu, an archipelago of 83 islands in the South Pacific, is about four hours from Australia by air and is often dubbed the happiest country in the world. With its sun-kissed beaches, lush green landscapes, near-perfect climate and low crime rate, it is not hard to see why.
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Top 10 travel faux pas (Guardian Unlimited)
Travel: From chopstick etiquette in China to raising a toast in Russia, a guide to avoiding embarrassment abroad.
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Outdoor briefs (Reno Gazette-Journal)
Foliage walk: A fall walk is scheduled for 9 a.m. today at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Horticulturist Bill Carlos will lead the walk from the arboretum office at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra Street.
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The world is our oyster: The Lonely Planet founders' plans after £45m BBC sell-off (Evening Standard)
Tony and Maureen Wheeler have planes to catch. Tony has not actually decided which one to take, but thinks he might like to spend a couple of days in Bulgaria. 'Or, maybe, Romania,' he says with a sudden change of heart. Maureen is off to Belfast for the night to meet relatives.
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Brazil Through Foreign Eyes (Gringoes)
Meet Will Periam, from the UK, who has worked all over the world, married a Brazilian, and is now living in Brazil. Read the following interview where he tells us about some of his most memorable experiences from Brazil and gives some useful advice to newcomers.
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Danger is author's middle name (Chicago Sun-Times)
Food-borne illness The risk of traveler's diarrhea in developing countries can be as high as 60%. Contaminated foods not adequately prepared are a common cause of intestinal infections. To help prevent such illnesses, travelers should be encouraged to thoroughly clean and cook all vegetables and meats. Food should be served hot. Peeled fruits are generally safe. However, milk and milk products (eg, cheese, ice cream) that are not pasteurized, as well as cold buffets, salads, and chilled desserts, should be avoided. Consumption of seafood, beef, pork, or sausage that is raw, undercooked, smoked, pickled, or salted can lead to trichinosis or tapeworm infection. Game fish from tropical waters also may cause ciguatera poisoning. Travelers should avoid buying food from street vendors and eating in establishments that have dirty rest rooms.
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