Posts Tagged ‘medical’
5 Volunteer Programs in Vietnam for Broke Ass Travelers
Over the last century, Vietnam has become accustomed to being used and abused by foreigners. First it was the French, who overtook the government and infiltrated the culture with their baguettes and accents. Then the Japanese, who sent the French packing and had their own way with Vietnam. Oh and that little incident, you may remember [...]
Explore a Jungle, Ski the World, Help People in Need with Gap Force!
Taking a Gap Year is the buzz around Europe. What’s all the noise about? Gap Year is a year (or some increment of time) a person takes off to travel before going to college, into a career or in between jobs. This time off is Europe’s answer to riding out the college/work unfriendly times of [...]
Backpackers Guide 101: Health & Safety
Just as you are unfamiliar with the places you plan to travel, your body needs time to adjust to its new surroundings. To microbes abroad, you are fresh meat. Being a backpacker puts you in a higher risk category for contracting random ailments as you will be more exposed to the elements. Let’s get your [...]
10 Essential Medical Supplies for any Backpacking Trip
Beside the requisite backpack and apparel, there are a few health related things you need to purchase. If you are not a hypochondriac, the below items should get you through any health issue that should arise abroad. If you are a hypochondriac, consider traveling in a plastic bubble dome. Lets get to it: Antibacterial Hand [...]
