http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Jean+Andrews Travel Jean Andrews Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=258155&ca=Travel What are the options for single people when they go traveling? Given the choice, most would prefer to travel with a companion, yet many travel alone by choice or out of necessity - and a growing percentage of them are women. The hospitality industry has been paying attention to this trend. Hotels an... Travel Jean Andrews Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=255171&ca=Travel Would you know how to remove a tick? Did you know that the old wives' tales for removing them should be avoided? Never attempt to burn them off, crush them with your fingers, cover them with petroleum jelly or apply any other chemicals. These methods may actually heighten the risk of infection by ca... Travel Jean Andrews Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=251878&ca=Travel Becoming a victim of crime is a possibility no matter where you travel nowadays - even when you stay at home! However, being aware of some of the popular scams and tricks that criminals and opportunists use to victimize tourists can help avoid problems that could ruin a good trip. South America is a... Travel Jean Andrews Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=249688&ca=Travel On January 1, 2009, major changes will take effect to alter the way travel insurance is sold. The changes will apply to companies selling it as part of a holiday package, such as travel agents, tour operators, coach companies and airlines. It will also affect outlets such as retail shops, chemists,... Travel Jean Andrews Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=249696&ca=Travel Recently, a young woman travelling alone in Vietnam stopped taking her antimalarial pills because she was experiencing bad dreams. She teamed up with a female travel companion and they were both bitten by mosquitoes. Her companion had not taken antimalarial drugs, contracted malaria, and spent the... Travel Jean Andrews Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=248934&ca=Travel Let's face it; a root canal is no fun whether you have it here in the UK or in a clinic in a sunny country abroad. What are the options if treatment isn't available on the NHS or the wait is too long? Medical Tourism is a term that basically means combining a holiday with a surgical procedure. So... Travel Jean Andrews Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=247495&ca=Travel Fear of Flying has been a problem for many people since passenger flights began. It is a fear or phobia, the same as many people may fear spiders, public speaking, or heights. Fear of flying has probably increased dramatically in the past decade - especially since 9/11. It's understandable. How many... Travel Jean Andrews Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=246123&ca=Travel Our older generations have been getting some negative press due to their alleged bad behaviour while on holiday abroad - earning them the unfortunate nickname 'Saga Louts'. The same seniors don't behave badly and earn themselves an ASBO at home. So what's going on? Fun and reckless behavior is not e... Travel Jean Andrews Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=244973&ca=Travel Sorry to use the tired old adage 'you get what you pay for' but, as many people have found out to their detriment, it is especially true when it comes to travel insurance. It's all too easy to take the first policy you're offered rather than have to sift through policy details and comparisons to und... Travel Jean Andrews Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=244257&ca=Travel It would be a bitter pill to swallow if you went on holiday to a foreign country and had all your luggage and medicine lost. Would you know what to do? If your wellbeing or your life depends on taking regular doses of your medicine then you can't afford to take any chances when traveling. It can be...