You know how sometimes you are in a country where you have to buy bottled water and you hate how much plastic is being wasted? But then sometimes you are in a country where you can drink the water, but it's hard to find a place to fill your reusable bottle? Tap is an app …
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Cartagena: dealing with the heat, humidity, and sun
While I was in Cartagena, the daytime temperature was often only in the high 80s but the heat index was often near 110 and the UV index was usually 10 and up (6 is high). That sort of humidity and heat and sun is very uncomfortable and you get sweaty within minutes of being outside …
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Travel tips: Staying healthy in airports and planes
Travel tips: Staying healthy in airports and on planes There are many things you can do to improve your chances of traveling without getting sick. Here are a few things you can do to protect yourself from germs and other health issues while traveling on planes and through airports. The most important thing: ALWAYS have …
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Health and Safety pouch for travel: stay safe, travel well
In addition to my random things pouch which has proved incredibly useful over the years, I also have a slightly larger "health and safety" pouch. Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This includes: nail clipper, cuticle clipper, nail file, tweezers toothpicks, flossers q-tips small LED flashlight 2 or 3 instant towels, …
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Sun protection options: umbrellas, hats, and sunscreen
As a fair-skinned person, I am always looking for the best ways to hide from the sun. In addition to sunscreen and sunhats, I have a really nice compact and light umbrella/ sunbrella. This works for rain and sun so it is great for going anywhere. It's got a pretty flower on the inside, and …
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New sunscreen restrictions in eco-conscious countries and sun safety options
If you are traveling to a Caribbean island, you may want to check out what sunscreen you can bring. Some islands (including the U.S. Virgin Islands) are restricting what can be used at the beach (or even brought onto the island). This is to prevent the visitors who are seeing the sealife from adding to …
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Travel tips: Quick and healthy check-in, TSA screening, and boarding
Travel tips: Stay healthy in airports and on planes, and get through TSA quickly Here are a few things you can do to protect yourself from germs and other health issues while traveling on planes and through airports, as well as some tips to help speed you through the airport process ALWAYS have hand-sanitizer with …
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