When it comes to travelling, the issues of visas, flight arrangements, accommodation, weather conditions, what to pack, sights to see, food to sample, local fermented beverages to indulge in, etc. often lead us to overlook the most immediate threat to our pleasurable arrival which is, the one constant on any long flight, jet lag. Pundits  Continue Reading »

For some people, a fear of flying means sweaty palms and an increased heartbeat during take off. For others it can be entirely debilitating. Here’s a few options for those of you with MP3 players to help keep the edge off during your next wheels up: 1. Fear of Flying 21 minutes. $49.00 for 6 months  Continue Reading »

Information available at the US State Department suggests that Americans are not quite so likely to be killed in an act of terrorism abroad as they many have feared.  Murder and acts of natural disaster aren’t at the top of the list either. Despite what some people may fear, the most likely killer of Americans  Continue Reading »

The World Health Organization found that 50% of travelers became ill or suffered from adverse side effects of long distance flying. United Airlines, British Airways and the Upjohn Company performed a study which revealed that up to 94% of those traveling for long distances feel the effects of jet lag. 45% of the respondents found  Continue Reading »