| Our Sponsors: |  | |
|
|  |
| Our Partners: | | |
|
| |
| Travel Guides Article | | Travel Guidebooks - The Horror SectionTravel guidebooks are like bibles for most travelers and sources of information salvation in a tight spot. Just try to avoid the horror section. Travel Guides You’ve saved up some hard earned cash and are ready to hit the road. If you don’t have a firm destination in mind, you’ll inevitably find yourself sitting in a bookstore somewhere reading travel guides. Regardless of the brand, you usually get an overview of the destination and particular areas recommend by the author. Hotels, restaurants and so forth will also be set forth. This is particularly good for such establishments as they often can raise their prices above anyone else in the area! Of course, you already know all of the above if you’ve so much as ventured out of your house at any point in your life. Our discussion today focuses on the fear factor of travel guides. Yes, I am talking about the warning sections. Travel Warnings Every travel guide contains a chapter of horrors. The chapter is typically called something like “stay safe” or “a word of caution.” In legal terms, these sections are known as the “CYA” area, which stands for “cover your…” Reading them is wise, but the editors go just a little overboard. I once took a spontaneous trip to Asia. I literally walked into an airport, purchased a ticket and picked up a travel guide on the way to the gate. As the 19-hour flight got underway, I had the novel idea to actually read something about my travel destinations. Halfway through the horror section, I was ready to hijack the plane and return to Los Angeles. The various disease that were clearly going to kill me included: 1. Malaria – Okay, I already knew about this and wasn’t that concerned. Fever, the shakes, joint pain - hey, that's traveling! 2. Japanese Encephalitis – A disease carried by mosquitoes that attacks the brain and causes neurological damage resulting in blindness, paralysis and, well, isn’t that enough? I’ll never look at Sushi the same way again. 3. Dengue Fever – Carried by mosquitoes that are active in the day, this little bugger does nasty things to your joints and there is no cure. Not to be confused with "disco fever," an equally dangerous disease from the 70's. 4. Schistosomiasis – My personal favorite. The larvae of flatworms burrowing into your skin cause this nasty little disease! Visions of the bursting stomach scene from the first Alien movie moved uneasily through my mind. Being skeptical, you’re undoubtedly thinking such nastiness is specific to Asia. If so, I invite you to explore a travel guide for the location you live in the next time you’re blowing time in a bookstore. You might be surprised to learn about the nasty things all around you. One of my all time favorites was a warning I read in a travel guide for Brazil. No less than five pages were spent discussing a tiny bug that could be found on the beaches. This aggressive little guy could be expected to burrow under your toenails if you didn’t wear shoes on the beach! I have my doubts. I seriously doubt the “Girl from Ipanema” strolled by wearing boots! Now, I am not suggesting in any way that you ignore the various health warnings. Read the horror section of your travel guide and form your own opinions. After all, you might be the unlucky soul who gets schistosomiasis. Rick Chapo is with NomadJournals.com - makers of diary and writing journals. Travel journals make great travel accessories. Visit NomadJournalTrips.com to read more articles about adventure travel. |
|
| |
|  |
|  | Destination Guides - http://www.destinationtravelguides.com European travel information, advice and guides covering all states, major cities and regions Europe wide. - more |
 | European Ferry Bookings - http://www.cheaperferries.com/ Cheap European Ferry Bookings from Cheaper Ferries. Online Cheap ferry bookings for cheap ferry crossings, cross channel ferries & European ferries - more |
 | Cheap Hotels - http://www.diytravel.co.uk Cheap holidays and hotel reservations. Offers thousands of cheap hotels and apartments to create a unique diy holiday. - more |
 | Cruise Holiday - http://www.cruiseandstay.net A cruise holiday is a great way to take a relaxing holiday. Cruise holidays are becoming more popular as the prices are becoming more affordable. Visit cruise and stay to find out the best cruise destinations. - more |
 | Australia Travel Guide - http://www.kevingibbons.co.uk Personal Australia travel guide and photo website – including information on many Australian destinations. - more |
 | Vietnam - http://www.vnviews.com Vnviews.com is the most informative, practical and easy to use source of great information about Vietnam. Be sure that your visit to Vietnam will be better as a result of using it. - more |
 | Gurgaon Industries & Real-Estate - http://www.gurgaonpages.com Information about the Industries of Gurgaon which are spread across Udyog Vihar, I.D.C. Mehrauli Road, IMT Manesar. Also has information about hotels & real-estate. - more |
 | Travel India Guide - http://www.bharatvisit.com Bharat Visit provides details about India Tourism, Vacations in India, Religious Tourism, demanding tourist place, Honeymoon Tour,Festivals in India, Adventure Cultural Wildlife, Online Tourism Information and Booking Packages for India. - more |
 | Malaga Car Hire - http://www.dragoncars.com/ Offering cars from our own fleet since 1979 for hire at Malaga Spain, including family cars and mini buses. All inclusive rates with delivery at the Malaga airport terminal. - more |
 | Sardegne - Booking Holidays in Sardinia - http://www.sardegne.com Tourist portal of Sardinia, Italy. Online reservations, booking, accommodations for your holidays in Sardinia. Hotels, villas, farmhouse and last minute offers. - more |
 | Rajasthan tourism - amalgum of rich culture, heritage & tradition - http://www.rajasthantourisms.com Each city in Rajasthan is blessed with forts and luxury palaces. Bikaner,Bundi,Chittorgarh,Devigarh,Dungarpur,Jaipur, Jaisalmer,Jodhpur,Kota,Kumbhalgarh,Mount Abu,Pushkar and Udaipur are the main tourist cities of Rajasthan. - more |
 | Family Vacation in Jindabyne Australia - http://www.penderlea.com.au/ Jindabyne is one of the most sought after family vacation destination in Australia and Penderlea Chalet assists you in enjoying the natural beauty of this beautiful town. - more |
 | Travel Thailand - http://ThailandTravelSpot.com Travel guide to Thailand, one of the busiest tourist destination in the world. Information about travel to Thailand, travel tips, tourist attractions and tourism guides in Thailand are provided on this site. Also hotels and resorts lists in Thailand. - more |
 | Pure Australia Travel Guide - http://www.pure-australia.co.uk PURE Australia is an invaluable resource providing gap year travel advice for backpackers visiting Australia. We can help you to organise your Australian visas, flights, travel insurance, backpacker jobs, and booking your Australian hostels. Come and discuss your travel plans in the Australian travel forum. - more |
 | Great Barrier Island, New Zealand - http://www.greatbarrierisland.com Guide to travel on NZ Great Barrier Island, New Zealand. Tourist information for visitor holiday accommodation, scenic bus tours, car & kayak rentals, fishing charters, lodges, cottages & backpackers. - more |
|
|  |
|
Items 1-20 out of 32 displayed.
Total records: 32
|
|
