I'm a one of the those people who always seems to get sick after a long plane ride. A few days post-trip, I suddenly get a runny nose, sore throat and all the other telltale signs of a cold, most likely contracted from a sick passenger. Usually it's minor, and I'm out of ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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50% of air travelers will fly with the flu to avoid a fee
I'm a one of the those people who always seems to get sick after a long plane ride. A few days post-trip, I suddenly get a runny nose, sore throat and all the other telltale signs of a cold, most likely contracted from a sick passenger. Usually it's minor, and I'm out of ...British backpackers spreading sexually transmitted diseases
"No sex please, we're British." That old joke has been proven wrong by a new medical study that found British backpackers in Australia are picking up more than just short-term partners; they're picking up infections that they spread around Australia and back home. A survey ...Gadlinks for Friday 10.16.09
Another Friday is upon us here at Gadling, and after that balloon kid fiasco yesterday, which also happened to be Blog Action Day, I think we need a good few days of rest. So cuddle up with these cool weekend reads and enjoy what I hope will be a drama-free weekend!
Our ...Tragedy in the Grand Tetons is a warning to stay on firm footing
Even with the best of plans, tragedies happen. A mountain side is too steep, the terrain too rugged, one turns left instead of right, and a person can take a tumble. That's what happened on Tuesday when two hikers veered slightly off-course on Teewinot Mountain in the Grand ...Going on a trip? Stop and get a flu shot at the airport
Luggage? Check. Passport? Check. Flu shot? If you've yet to get yours, you can take care of the task on the way to your next flight at clinics set up in several airports around the US.
Among the nearly 20 airports that will be offering flu shots beginning within the next ...Is airplane air toxic?
There's a recent CNN article about a flight attendant who became ill after working a flight back in 2007. Her illness is alarming.
First, she felt as though she were coming down with a cold; then her nasal discharge was a neon green -- the color of antifreeze! Since then, ...Gadlinks (7.21.09)
What's new in the world of travel news, you might ask? You're in luck - we're back again with this Tuesday's installment of Gadlinks. What travel stories from around the web caught our eye today? Take a look below:
Love aquariums? Check out this stunning video of the ...Gondola accident at Busch Gardens in Florida: Football player tumbles
We've covered amusement park accidents in the past. Here's another one. In an unfortunate mishap at Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay, Florida a football player from the University of Southern Florida found his good deed costing him. Maikon Bonani was working at the gondola ride ...Plane sheets: Make that flight clean and cozy
We've written about urine on plane seats. We've written about finding a hypodermic needle under a plane seat and an empty vial nearby. We've also written about things left behind in seat pockets--unpleasant things. To read such stories, one might think that plane seats are a ...A Super Dining Option at Westin Hotels and Resorts
Many of us travelers have had more than our fare share of average hotel dining experiences, especially when it comes to breakfast. I mean, let's face it. How inspiring can a continental breakfast buffet of day-old scones and room temperature yogurts really be? Toss in the ...Indonesian Minister: Tourists should wear masks
Indonesian Health Minister, Siti Fadilah Supari has stated that the country will ask all people arriving from swine-flu affected countries to wear face masks for at least three days after arrival. "Visitors from infected countries should wear masks. It's a precautionary ...Grand Canyon hiking: Tips on how not to have a heart attack
If hiking the Bright Angel Trail, or any other trail that leads down into the Grand Canyon is the stuff of your dreams, be warned--it isn't the easiest thing to do. Sure, going down is fine. That path of switchbacks, often with mule pee at every turn, beckons downward. "This ...Gadlinks for Friday 6.26.09
Aloha, Gadling readers! My apologies for the delayed Gadlinks for Friday. The surf here in Hawaii has been pretty swell (pun intended), so I've been in the water for the past few days. Really. Here's a look at the latest travel-worthy links:
Matador's given us 6 reasons ...Hiker trampled to death by cattle
While the English countryside is generally a safe and relaxing place to hike, tragically a woman has died after being trampled by stampeding cattle. The incident occurred along the popular Pennine Way in Yorkshire on Sunday. The victim was crossing a field in which there was ...Travel tips from New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof
For my money, New York Times op-ed columnist Nicholas Kristof is one of the best in the business. His dogged reporting on the atrocities in Darfur has brough much-needed attention to that region, and his yearly "Win a trip to Africa with Nick Kristof" contest inspires young ...Top 5 cruise ship spas
Being on a cruise seems luxurious enough. To add to the glam and relaxation, though, consider a spa visit. Frankly, if I were on a cruise, I'm not sure if I would need a spa--the cruise seems like it might be enough pleasure. On second thought, a person to massage my feet ...Gadling gear review - NOZIN nasal sanitizer
That is right dear readers - the title really does say "nasal sanitizer". This Gadling gear review is going to give you a quick look at NOZIN. NOZIN is a long lasting antiseptic, designed to create a barrier against germs. The product consists of a small (8ml) bottle and 30 ...Travel warning to Mexico canceled as swine flu fears ease
Yesterday the U.S. Centers for Disease Control lifted its warning that travelers avoid non-essential trips to Mexico as fears over the swine flu have faded.
The CDC wrote on its website that "the Mexican outbreak is slowing down in many cities... [and] the United States ...Swine flu symptoms? Next holiday in Mexico is free
It's a bummer to get sick on a vacation. Anyone who has been holed up in a hotel with the chills or worse instead of out enjoying the trip that you paid for can vouch for that. Illness isn't great for tourism either. Mexico tourism has hit the skids because of H1N1 virus, ...Galley Gossip: Nut allergies on the airplane
Recently Patricia Aspinall, of Travel Savvy Mom, wrote an interesting article about her experience on board a flight to the Caribbean with a passenger who had a nut allergy, while traveling with her husband and daughter, a two and a half year-old. Like my own two year-old, ...
