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How to See the World Without Carrying Your Entire Shoe Collection

The internet has shown us the world. However, it has also shown us that if you want to reach these places then you need to get on a plane, and that costs money! Especially if you want to take a checked baggage full of shoe options with you! However, what if there were ways for you to take just the right amount of shoes for a range of destinations? Keep reading to find out more! Spending time in a rainforest There is no denying that hiking through a rainforest is one of the most relaxing and breathtaking experiences. From looking…

Doxycycline: The Most Important Thing in Your Suitcase

Malaria is a serious concern for travelers heading to certain tropical and sub-tropical destinations, especially Africa, South Asia and South America. The disease is transmitted by the female Anopheles mosquito which injects the disease-causing parasite, Plasmodium, into its human host through its saliva during a blood meal. There are five different species responsible for malaria in humans, and they vary in the severity of disease they cause. The most deadly form is commonly found in sub-Saharan Africa. Around 1,700 malaria cases are diagnosed in the US each year in returning travelers. Malaria can be severe and even fatal if left…