Seen that? - Extreme Sea Sickness

Filed in archive Best of on January 9, 2010

Extreme Sea Sickness Wandalust

"It's hard to know where to start... the MV Van Gogh has so much to offer those who are lucky enough to walk up the gangway." So reads the introductory text for the TravelScope seven day cruise from Harwich to the Norwegian fjords. One thing passengers didn't expect: an outbreak of Norovirus, 100 ill passengers and crew, the impounding of the ship and the cancelation of their cruise. Passengers on board [...] Read More


An Open Letter to Wandalust Readers Wandalust

To the dear readers of Wandalust: Please accept my apologies for not being there for the past 2 months. Real life and work got in the way. With "real life", I mean my 2 young kids. At work, we've had some emergencies which meant that I had to travel even more than usual. No, those are not valid excuses. I have been doing this for years and I know very well that [...] Read More


What makes you read a travel blog? Wandalust

It's quite a daunting task to take over as editor of the Wandalust travel blog. With the mission statement of a "UK travel blog to inspire people to develop the irresistibly strong desire to travel. Wanda Lust for your wanderlust." A great aim but because different things will inspire different people to travel. There are also different types of travel, short breaks, city breaks, family holidays, day trips. pampering breaks, [...] Read More


Low Air Quality Aboard Planes Hidden Travel Gems

Have you ever disembarked from a long haul flight feeling "not quite right?" I have. I've never gotten sick from flying, but I almost always get vague discomforts like increased sinus pressure or fatigue. It took me a while to find someone beside myself to blame for this. But, alas, I did. The Science Blog recently reported on the low quality of air aboard planes: The cabin air is a mixture [...] Read More


How to Deal with Sickness When You're Running a One-Man Home Business Home Based Business

If you are under a lot of stress, you will most likely find yourself getting sick - and this probability increases if you are running a home business on your own. The key to dealing with sickness in any kind of business case is to make sure that you never get to deal with it at all. Prevention is better than cure, the adage goes; so stock up on those [...] Read More