Horse milk is beneficial in treating inflammatory diseases, tuberculosis, blood pressure, and even certain types of cancer, say researchers from Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan. For centuries, mare’s milk or ‘saumal’ – the Kazakh word for fresh mare’s milk – has been valued for its healing properties. Today, mare’s milk is used for alleviating tuberculosis, anaemia, diabetes, and…
A vaccine for Coronavirus could be available soon say scientists in Israel
There’s hopeful news coming out of the Israeli Institute for Biological Research. Scientists there say they could announce a major breakthrough for a vaccine for the new coronavirus COVID-19 in just a matter of days. According to the Israeli daily newspaper Ha’aretz, scientists at the centre, supervised by the Prime Minister’s office, have recently had a significant…
British Airways: Coronavirus outbreak is a “crisis of global proportions like no other we have known”.
British Airways has warned its 45,000 staff that jobs may have to go. In the memo called “The Survival of British Airways”, the chief executive, Alex Cruz, said that the airline’s survival is at stake: “Please do not underestimate the seriousness of this for our company. “This is a crisis of global proportions like no…
10 Things to Do in Sacramento, CA for First Time Visitors
California is a beautiful state that has some of the biggest cities in the nation. While San Francisco and Los Angeles may be prime tourist destinations in the state, there are other cities in California that offer just as many attractions and experiences and maybe even for half the expense. For one, the state capital Sacramento should be in…
How to Travel Safely During the Coronavirus Outbreak
An infectious disease expert shares tips to protect yourself from COVID-19 while on vacation this summer. In 2019, Americans took more than 800 million trips from July through September. This summer, the COVID-19 pandemic has redefined vacation travel. People have been forced to reconsider where to go, how to get there, and the safety precautions they need…
Coronavirus pandemic: US bans travel from 26 EU countries to US
US President Trump has announced a ban on travel to the US from 26 EU countries in the European Schengen area where people can cross borders unmonitored. Trump made the announcement late Wednesday that he was imposing a travel ban to include much of Europe in a bid to prevent further spread of the new…
Travel insurance is no longer being offered by insurance giant
The effect of the coronavirus outbreak has reached travel insurance providers who are cutting back on what they are prepared to offer. Insurance giant LV has confirmed it is temporarily suspending the sales of travel insurance. The company said that it has seen a rush on the purchase of travel insurance in the last couple…
Q&A: Is it safe to travel to the Balearic Islands: Ibiza, Menorca, Mallorca
UPDATE: 4th October 2021: The borders are completely open to double jabbed travellers from the UK. UPDATE: 28th March 2021: Die-hard lovers of Mallorca and Ibiza can be buoyed. The ever-popular Balearics – Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera – have offered hope for UK holidaymakers. The Balearic Islands’ Minister for Tourism, Iago Negueruela, said that British Tourism…
Ski guide: Obergurgl & Hochgurgl, Austria
The ski resorts of Obergurgl and Hochgurgl, collectively called “Gurgl”, will take your breath away, both literally and figuratively. At 2150m, Hochgurgl is the highest ski resort in Austria, with Obergurgl following close behind at 1,930m. The resorts are so high that there’s barely a pine tree in sight, and you feel as if you…
Historic Bars and Restaurants in Barcelona
Barcelona is a spot that’s recognized for having a historical past courting again over 2,000 years. In latest instances, town has turn out to be world famend for providing implausible meals and drinks in its eating places and bars. Nothing appears higher than having a style of town’s historical past and culinary surprise in one…