Jan 29, 2010

First Aid for Travelers

Staying Well on the Road

Compiled by Lisa T. Bergren

First aid kits can vary widely. We’ve traveled with bare essentials like a few Band-Aids and Tylenol and Advil, and with full kits. One of our friends consulted a local street-side pharmacy in Italy when she had some sort of eye infection, and they gave her anti-biotic eye drops across the counter. They burned—but they cleared up her issue! From what we hear, this is pretty common in some countries—pharmacists who not only diagnose, but deliver too. Continue reading

Jan 25, 2010

General Packing Tips

Taking the "Lug" out of Luggage...

By Lisa T. Bergren

General Tips

• Invest in the plastic airless envelopes that you pack, roll, and squeeze out the air. You’ll get twice as much in.
• Leave 1/3 of your suitcase space for the return home. Between treasures and expanding clothes, you’re bound to need the room and/or pack a smaller duffel bag inside the larger bag.
• Pack laundry detergent in small baggies. Many countries use front loading washers, which do best with low-suds detergent. You can also use this for sink washing. Continue reading