Destinations close to the earth's equator between the Tropic of Cancer in the north and the Tropic of Capricorn in the south, typically with hot humid weather.
I fairly frequently see pictures online of this semi-mythical glittering beach in the Maldives. However I can't find any accounts of people having actually visited it and reported on how it was.
Can anyone tell me any hard information about this…
There are many different kinds of insect repellents and bug sprays on the market: sprays and lotions, chemical and natural, huge percentages of DEET and lower percentages, etc.
What type of mosquito repellent is most effective (for travelers to…
I have heard that in countries where malaria or dengue fever are endemic, local residents have built up resistance to the diseases so that contracting them is rare or impossible. Is this true, and is it possible for long-term travelers or…
I am curious if it is possible to prepare my body for the heat during the African summer by visiting saunas. Would visiting humid or dry saunas on a regular basis "harden" my body for humid heat in the tropics or dry heat in the desert?
I live in…
Tropical destinations have to be one of the most popular categories, which means there are always deals popping up, so it's hard not to be driven by these deals.
If I'm merely looking at the destination, and not the deals to be had, how do I find…
I know that "Europe" has its own tropical rain forest in French Guyana. But if you focus on continental Europe, where lies the closest tropical rain forest in terms of traveling hours?
To get a decent sleep I nearly always use foam ear plugs when I travel, as I wake up to easily from any noise. I have a preferred brand and they work pretty well. You roll them between your fingers to press them into a stiff narrow cone shape that…
I'm looking to plan a 4-5 day trip at the end of March to get away from the cold and relax. I've just moved to Seattle from the East Coast where there are a ton of options for this sort of excursion, but I'm not familiar with the West Coast. Is…
When I hitchhiked through KL last year it didn't rain at all so I didn't need to take precautions. I think it was July/August.
Now at the end of November there's a big downpour every day and rain is not a plus for hitchhikers.
Now I read somewhere…
When I travel, I find myself getting bitten by mosquitoes not when I'm outside hiking, but when I'm inside eating or relaxing or otherwise sitting still. All the recommended insect repellents I've seen (DEET, Picaridin, etc.) have warnings on them…
I would like to visit a small island country or an overseas island territory of an EU country somewhere around the equator (The Carribean, Oceania or Africa). I would like to know which of those countries and territories are the best suited for lone…
I was supposed to be there 31 Aug - 6 Sep. But, with the storm threat, I don't know if it's really worth it. If there is a storm, will it affect the conditions for long time, or go away after a day? How long can a storm last? Will it ruin beach time…
I've only watched "Jaws" a few times in my life, but as supernatural and evil as that shark is, the fact remains that people have been eaten by sharks that swim in for a nice buffet at the public beach, facing not a lake but rather the…
Of course, I am including all the overseas territories of these countries: UK, France, The Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand.
In all of the countries I previously mentioned, there is at least one part of the territory containing a tropical…
