Medical & Health

Stay healthy and well on your travels with our practical medical guidance covering vaccinations, travel insurance, and finding healthcare abroad. Our articles help you prepare a travel first aid kit and manage existing health conditions whilst away.

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.

Avoiding Snake Bites

Simple steps to avoid snake bites when travelling to places where they're a real risk.

First Aid: What to Keep in Your Travel Kit

A basic travel first aid kit with pain relievers, thermometer, antacids and bandages can handle most accidents and minor illnesses on the road.

Hostel and Youth Hostelling Safety

How to stay safe at youth hostels and make the most of budget travel with practical tips before you go.

Hotel Safety Considerations

Simple precautions can keep you safe and secure when staying at a hotel, from choosing the right place to protecting your belongings.

How to Avoid and Beat Jet lag

Reset your body clock before and after flying to minimise jet lag symptoms and recover faster from time zone changes.

Is There Such a Thing as a Safe Tan?

Doctors say any tan is a sign of skin damage, but here's what you need to know about tanning safely.

Keeping Healthy while Travelling

Get vaccinated early, check your travel insurance, and pack a first aid kit to stay healthy while you're away.

Quiz: Are You Prepared for a Medical Emergency?

Check if you're ready for a medical emergency while travelling with this practical quiz and preparation tips.

Serious Accident or Injury Abroad

What to do if you have a serious accident or injury while travelling abroad, from getting medical care to handling emergencies.

Spiders and Scorpions

Why some spiders and scorpions are genuinely dangerous and how to stay safe around them while travelling.

Tips for Safe and Healthy Holiday Travel

Check with your doctor, get vaccinations if needed, and pack smart to avoid getting sick or stressed during your holiday.

Travel Bugs

Ten common illnesses that can ruin your trip to Mexico and Central America, and how to avoid them.

Travelling in Retirement: Health and Fitness

Keep yourself fit and healthy while travelling in retirement with practical advice before and during your trips.