Typhoid Fever: advice for travellers

-
This week, a typhoid outbreak in Fiji has been reported.? With the pacific islands of Fiji being a very popular travel destination for Round-The-World trippers and family holiday makers, we thought it important to give you a quick overview of the situation and some info about typhoid fever.
The Age.com.au on March 3, 2010 reports [...]

Chile earthquakes: advice for travelers

-
Just before dawn on Saturday 27th February, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile. The epicenter was situated in the Maule region, 300km south of the capital, Santiago.
So far, over 700 deaths have been recorded with fears that this will rise significantly over the coming days. The Earthquake sent waves of more than two metres crashing into [...]