People are beginning to travel again in many countries, but not everyone is willing to book a flight and ready to go. In fact, according to several American mental health specialists, interviewed by the "Washington Post", the pandemic has exacerbated the condition Sigmund Freud described as "reiseangst", that is the "fear of traveling”.
Travel Insurance for Expats in Italy According to statistics, there are about 5 million expatriates living in Italy, about 9% of the overall population. British expats currently account for almost 60,000, with many choosing to retire to the country for its warmer southern European climate.
Why should you declare your medical conditions? What is a medical condition and why should I tell my travel insurance company about it? The simple answer is that if you have an existing or previous medical condition, your travel insurer may not pay your claim in the event of a medical emergency, or if you cancel your trip due to ill health.
The Coronavirus pandemic has been in our lives for two years , changing them completely . We are used to wearing masks, even outdoors; and although there are different recommendations among European and international countries, habits are similar, wearing masks, washing hands and/or using sanitizers frequently. Moreover, the Green Pass is trying to limit the spread of virus and increase the vaccination campaign. These habits and directives basically change our ways of life.
One of current topics for any media and newspaper around the world is the case of the Cumbre Vieja volcano eruption in La Palma, Canary Islands. Flights to and from the Spanish island were cancelled in the week due to the massive eruption, forcing the Spanish island to close its airport and causing long queues for boats off the island.
In January and February, doing sport in the mountains is one of the best options to spend holidays. One of these is definitely skiing. But what if our sporting holiday was compromised? All winter sports can be considered risky because snow, ice and altitude could increase the chances of injury. During winter sports activities, you carry or hire your equipment: you could suffer an accidental loss, theft or damage to your ski equipment. In the case you don’t use your skip pack very frequently, you can encounter injury or illness. Another potential scenario could be going to the piste and finding it closed: this means going to an alternative site if snow conditions allow it. It could sound catastrophic, but an avalanche can occur and it means changing your own routes and potentially having extra accommodation and travel expenses costs.
Winter vacations are a well-needed escape, from the winter months of December, to January and February. There are people willing to go skiing and others to lie on warm-weather beaches. Spain is usually considered a summer holiday destination; however many people do not consider that Spain is stunning even in the winter months. Whether you are looking to experience a different Christmas trip with an unusual winter warmth, here are three of the most attractive Spanish winter destinations.
Saint Valentine’s Day is coming: why don’t you celebrate the Feast of Love with four of the most romantic paintings and sculptures?
On 31th December of 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) observed that cases of pneumonia of unknown cause were detected in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
Covid-19 is part of everyday life: from TV news to conversations among friends and family. However, some side-effects of COVID-19 are not as well-known. From early on in the COVID-19 pandemic a connection was found among older, male and diverse range of comorbidities (other medical conditions), with severe forms of COVID-19. By analysing data from COVID-19 diseases and related deaths, some scientific research showed that there is a connection between comorbidity and the COVID-19-related hospitalization or death risk. Those associations have a higher impact when age and gender are also taken into consideration.
