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South Africa has developed a bit of a negative safety reputation in the past number of years. However, just following a few simple tips and guidelines will ensure that you have a safe and happy trip to South Africa with nothing at all to worry about. General
1. A good travel tip for any country you visit is to keep a copy of the first few pages of your passport, airplane tickets and visas separately from the originals. 2. Try not to leave your valuables at your accommodation when you leave for the day, or use a safe if your establishment provides one. 3. Safety within cities and at airports 4. Avoid, if possible, walking alone in quieter areas in the cities. Avoid walking at night – rather just use a car or a taxi to get from place to place. 5. Try to keep your valuables tucked away safely and if you are carrying a bag ensure that it is secured to your body. 6. Avoid wearing flashy jewellery that will attract attention when out in public. 7. Keep any money that you are carrying out of sight and close to your body. Safety when driving
As a visitor to a foreign country, driving your own vehicle is an opportunity to experience the local offerings at your own pace. However, the rules of the road are often different, adjusting to local driving conditions can be difficult and getting an international driving permit is an annoyance. A number of companies in South Africa rent vehicles with well-trained, experienced drivers. These drivers have their own public driver permit and are available to drive you wherever you would like to go. If this is an option for you, getting a driver is a much safer, stress-free option. If you do, however, choose to drive yourself, the following important points should be kept in mind: 1. If you are driving yourself around the cities, keep your bags and valuables in the boot (trunk) if you can. Try to avoid leaving objects lying on the front seat. 2. Keep your doors locked when driving. 3. Be aware of your surroundings when approaching an intersection or stopping at a traffic light. Watch for anybody suspicious hanging around the sides of the road. If someone approaches your car, drive away. 4. Avoid stopping on the side of the road where possible. 5. When you leave your car, always ensure all windows are tightly shut and all doors are locked. Even if you are just stopping for a few minutes. 6. Avoid leaving valuables in your car where possible. 7. Obey the rules of the road (obviously). 8. When driving in the countryside, be aware of people and animals crossing the road – it tends to happen suddenly, so stay alert. 9. Avoid driving at night in the country as roads are often potholed and it is harder to be aware of animals crossing. Following these simple precautions and using a fair helping of common sense will ensure that you stay well out of trouble on your trip. Check out our need-to-know section for other useful tips about South Africa.
Safe and happy travels!

Asia occupies a quarter of the earth’s land mass, it spans a lot of time zones. Having a single travel guide for all of Asia is virtually impossible. Asia like any other continent, here are basic travel tips for a few of the most happening countries in Asia.

Vietnam
The country’s recommended tourist spots are Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, which are both modernized. All tourists in Vietnam, except Thai and Philippine Nationals need a tourist Visa before entering the Country. Health wise, Malaria is prevalent in Vietnam, it would be best to bring with you anti-mosquito lotions to prevent being bit.

Indonesia
Aside from the usual prohibition of narcotics and deadly weapons, Radio cassette Players are banned in the Island of Bali, which is a prime tourist spot in Indonesia. Any object with Chinese characters written on it, are also prohibited in Bali.

Thailand
Thai people are very religious and very loyal to the monarchy. You would often see pictures of the king around the cities, never make fun of him. The Thai also consider the head as the highest part of the body, whether spiritual or physical. Refrain from touching anybody in the head, and try not to point at anything with your foot.

Malaysia
It’s best to bring light and cool clothing in Malaysia. You would usually find food stands in the cities selling the local delicacies, “teh tarik” a creamed tea, and “roti canai” a type of pancake, are a must try when you do encounter them. Malaysia has many religions, you would usually see, a variety of Christian churches, Muslim Mosques and Buddhist and Hindu temples may be present in each city.

Philippines
The Philippine has 7,107 islands and islets; beaches are the main tourist spots in the country. There are several museums and Historical Landmarks in Manila, the country’s capital.  Boracay Island is the boast of the country which has white sand beaches.

Hongkong
Hong Kong is a key destination for many travelers. It is located in Eastern Asia, near China and the South China Sea. Formerly, leased to Great Britain, Hong Kong was officially returned to China in 1997.  Hong Kong offers diversity in: culture, religion, and lifestyles.
Chinese, (Cantonese) and English are both the official language here. So foreigners, who are planning to visit, should not have any problems exploring, and experiencing the culture of this vibrant place; since English is widely spoken here.  Read more...

Do not make assumptions about your skill level and follow these Travel Tips with care. Most accidents occur because skiers take a drop more than difficult than it\’s capabilities. Ask a professional to assess your skills and ask what the slopes are safe for you to try. This sport can be a daredevil, but if you do not have the goods to back it up, to work better in their abilities first before making the leap.

Skiing is indeed a dangerous sport and accidents happen at the slope. Therefore, before you head to your ski trip, make sure your insurance policy covers any eventuality that may happen while you\’re at it. If not, get a good insurance policy to cover all the activities it intends to participate in during their skiing holiday.

Prepare properly. Helmets are essential, including veterans and use what you have no excuse for that you will not. Sunglasses are also essential as the pristine blanket of snow can be blinding. padded gloves and clothing should not only protect them from cold, but should cushion your body in case they are. Make sure your boots are well equipped with good ankle support to prevent blisters and leg cramps typical of the sport.

You may feel cold and cold with snow all around, but if the sun is shining and be sure to apply sunscreen on your face to prevent sunburn.

Do not ignore warnings about the weather. Ski resorts (as you know your business), it\’s better to trust them in their own personal assessment of the weather.

Pay attention to the condition of your body. Hypothermia and frostbite are common under conditions of extreme cold. Views from the hostel are in order, if you get too cold, and put off skiing until the sun has become very high in the sky.

The warm beer and Scotch whiskey may seem like a good idea when it\’s cold, but you better go easy on alcohol if you are on the slopes. \”Alcohol not only delayed his reactions, but also affected his vision\”. Do not jeopardize your safety on the slopes, be sure to keep safe by staying aware and alert on their feet.

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Think carrying a backpack is “no big deal”? Think again. The average child’s backpack weighs 12 pounds and gets lifted 10 times a day. That equals 120 pounds lifted each day. That works out to be about 21, 600 pounds lifted in a 180-day school year!!!

How exactly does carrying a backpack affect the spine? Common sense tells us that a heavy load distributed unevenly day after day causes stress to a growing spinal column. More than 50% of youths experience at least one low back pain episode by the end of their teen years. Repetitive activities such as hauling a heavy backpack over one shoulder each and every day can lead to serious postural misalignments and imbalances, creating subluxations of the spinal column. These subluxations may cause nerve interference, which can lead to a variety of symptoms and decrease a child’s immune response.

Carrying a heavy backpack in which weight is improperly distributed can result in poor posture; spinal column distortion; muscle strain; headaches; back, neck and arm pain; and nerve damage.

Proper lifting techniques are extremely important. The following is proper backpack lifting technique and should be demonstrated to your child:

Face the backpack before you lift it

Bend at the knees

Using both hands, check the weight of the pack

Lift with legs, NOT your back

Carefully slip on one shoulder strap at a time

NEVER sling the pack on one shoulder

Packing your child’s backpack properly can decrease strain on the spinal column:

Pack the heaviest objects close to the body

Place bumpy objects on the outside, away from the back

Having your child checked regularly by a chiropractor to remove subluxations and insure proper posture during the growing years is very important. Remember, “As the twig is bent, so grows the tree.”