Bugs, Bites and Bowels : healthy travel

by Marcus Patton (Illustrator), Betty Levene (Illustrator), Marcus Patton (Illustrator), Betty Levene (Illustrator), Jane Wilson-Howarth (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1995

  $4.66

  Amazingly well up-dated and researched. -- The Times (London) Cadogan's specialty is uncovering delightful secrets in some of the earth's most traveled spots . -- The Independent Entertaining companions with sharp insights ... The series has received plaudits worldwide for intelligence, orginality and a slightly irreverent sense of fun. -- Daily Telegraph (London) Cadogan Guides have a reputation as the outstanding series for the independent traveler who doesn't want to follow the crowd . -- Daily Telegraph (London) ... evocatively charming and chatty as they are informed . -- New York Daily News Understated humorous writing . -- New York Daily

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $3.22

  Provides helpful advice on all aspects of traveling-- from what to expect and what to take, to pre-trip vaccinations, to the hazards of heat, sun, and cold exposure. In this fully updated edition, find information on the latest Malaria treatments, on growing concerns for travelers--such as deep vein thrombosis or economy class syndrome. New sections cover travel health for groups with special requirements--such as epilepsy sufferers, diabetics, families with children, and the elderly. The usefulness of natural remedies is assessed, and in a feature unique among travel health guides, it covers responsible tourism. Tables help readers match disease to country, while special sections cover skin infections, the risks of sunburn, and even the psychological effects of becoming an expatriate. There is advice on how to treat bites and stings, along with information on accidents, first aid, common ailments, and what to do if visitors need treatment after they return home. It's invaluable on any trip--be it a drive to a local beach or a trek through the Sahara.