Hot & Cold Climates

Safety advice for travelling in extreme weather conditions. Articles cover sun protection, cold weather precautions and emergency procedures for temperature-related situations.

Avoiding Malaria and Insect Born Diseases

Take malaria tablets and use insect repellent to protect yourself when travelling to tropical regions where the disease is common.

Backpacking or Holidaying in India and the Himalayas

Get practical advice on safety, languages, currencies and driving for backpacking trips to India and the Himalayas.

Cold Weather Travel

Packing tips and gear essentials to stay warm and comfortable when traveling to extremely cold destinations.

Hot Climate Safety and Health

Practical tips to stay safe and healthy when traveling to hot climates, from hydration to heat exhaustion prevention.

Protect Your Money When Travelling

Keep your money safe while travelling with practical steps before you leave and sensible precautions once you arrive.

Questionnaire: How Safe Are You in the Sun?

Check how well you're protecting yourself from the sun with this quick questionnaire about your sun safety habits.

Safety Beach Holidays

Keep yourself and your family safe at the beach with tips on sun protection, water safety, and watching children.

Snow Safety: What to Do if Stranded

Keep yourself and your family safe if you get stranded in snow with practical preparation steps and survival tips.

Staying Safe in North America

North America is safe if you take the right precautions, from understanding local languages and currencies to following driving rules.

Staying Safe in South America

Prepare for your South America trip by learning about local languages, currency exchange, and cultural differences before you go.

Staying Safe in Third World Countries

How to prepare for travel to developing countries with practical safety tips on planning, vaccinations, and health precautions.

Sun Safety for Babies and Children

Babies and young children's skin burns faster and thinner than adults', so here's what you need to know to protect them from sun damage.

Tips for Travelling in Mexico and Central America

Pack your passport, sensible shoes, and sunscreen before heading to Mexico or Central America, here's what else you need to know.

Water Safety for Children

Keep children safe around water this summer with practical steps to prevent drowning and water accidents.