Back in 2000, the CDC declared that measles was eliminated in the United States. Since that time, the disease has made a dangerous comeback across the country.

A new report from the organization revealed that air travel may be the source for many of these cases.

In 2018, 82 people brought the disease into the U.S. after traveling to a foreign country, making up a large portion of the almost 350 cases. The situation gets worse this year, as every cases of the measles can be linked to infected travelers via airplane. That spread adds up to over 200 cases reported in 12 states. Some of these countries include the Philippines, Indonesia, India, and many European countries, including Great Britain, Italy, and France.

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Have you considered traveling alone this year?

If you don’t have a travel partner, there’s no need to worry. As it turns out, there are plenty of places to travel solo and still have a great time. If you haven’t travelled alone, you might find that it’s a quiet alternative to signing up for a tour with large groups of people, you don’t know too well.

As solo getaways gain popularity, more destinations are accommodating travelers who are alone. That leaves tons of options across the globe for you to explore on your own. You’re only limited by the amount of time and money you want to spend on the vacation.

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In August 2018, the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) declared a new outbreak of Ebola virus. The epidemic started in North Kivu Province, eventually spreading to other parts of the country.

As of March 2019, the outbreak has reached almost 1,000 cases.

Some attempted vaccination campaigns have helped, but local dangers have hurt those efforts. The affected areas of the DRC have an ongoing military conflict. Violent acts are hindering the existing treatment and prevention efforts in place by the WHO and CDC.

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What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you decide to plan a vacation? You ponder where you want to go, right?

Ok, so, now that you’ve decided what your destination is, you expect to see all the famous sites, at least as many as possible, during the time you’re there.

These busy plans already contradict the idea of slow travel.

In fact, it’s the exact opposite of slow travel because you are not able to relax enough and make meaningful memories. Yes, you’ll have memories, but you won’t have a relaxed holiday. All you’ll remember is how busy you were, which left you feeling exhausted, and that you took in some landmarks. Maybe you’ll reminisce about some of the food that you ate as well, but all in all, your trip will not be a time of true “rest and relaxation.”

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Planning a week-long vacation abroad? Spontaneous travel for work?

If you’re currently taking a prescription medicine, those foreign trips offer a few new obstacles. It’s essential for travelers to understand how to travel with medicine. Some travel prep means you don’t make it across the world and suddenly run out of something you’re unable to get at the local pharmacy.

The severity of running out of your medication is heavily-dependent on your health condition. For some travelers, missing a dose of their medication is a mild issue. For others, it can be life threatening.

First things first, talk to your doctor.

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