Drifter's Guide to the Planet

Back On The Road: Best Places To Travel To Post-Cov

As we slowly but surely emerge from lockdown, there is naturally going to be a period of transitioning back to some sort of normality, following a year that has been anything but that. With that in mind, there are some things that should be taken into consideration when planning your next holiday, and that is where we come in.  Continue reading

For those of us that love travelling and outdoor living, there are ways to create that environment in your own yard... It's called a "Staycation"! #lockdown #staycation #quarantineandchill

In this time of lockdown, many people are considering their lives, their values and what life might look like if and when we get back to ‘normal’. While the lockdown has been designed to minimize the immediate health concerns for the elderly and vulnerable, the long-term economic damage is expected to be severe.

On a positive note, many households are taking the time to reconnect and set up…

Could the cure be deadlier than the decease? On the short run, the worldwide lockdown might have some positive impact, but just how effective is it, and what are its potentially destructive outcomes... #FoodForThought . #lockdown #quarantine #covid19 #driftersguide

LIVING IN THE “NOW”

The human mind is hardwired in inexplicable ways. Our primitive thought process which is highly predisposed to stress and fear is often triggered to care and react only to the “now” rather than looking ahead at the big picture and solving any future outcome of any threat or problem.

Something that radically affects our judgment for the worse, and is most likely the main…

The #Covid19 pandemic is having a huge impact on animal welfare organizations that rely on people coming in from outside their borders to work as volunteers and to bring supplies. Even though the influx of tourists has slowed to a halt and you may not be able to volunteer in person, our partners over at Animal-Kind International who are on the frontlines still need your help! #animalkindinternational #driftersguide

For most of us, travel for travel’s sake (considered non-essential travel) is on hold. This not only puts a damper on our own plans, it’s having a huge impact on animal welfare organizations that rely on people coming in from outside their borders to work as volunteers and to bring supplies. Even though the influx of tourists has slowed to a trickle-if that, and you may not be able to volunteer…

Educating yourself about the Virus can keep you and your family safe. Remember to only share information from credible sources such as scientists, physicians, W.H.O, health, research, and academic institutes... Here are the facts so far... #Covid19 #coronavirus

By Dr. Joline El-Chakhtoura 

  1) Hot fluids/ hot baths/ hair dryers/ UV/ sun can protect me from this virus

FALSE: Although research on this virus is still scant, temperatures of ~60+ C generally kill viruses, which our skin cannot tolerate. And heat will not change our body temperature (~37 C).

This virus seems to have a short infection period (will quickly enter your body after it’s inhaled).…

Predictions are hard, but here goes..   Even people who have been irrationally dismissive of the Corona pandemic up until this point finally had to wake up and smell reality. Italy. The NBA. Tom Hanks. European travel ban and closure of internal borders.   Our human brains, while magnificent and inspiring, are also wired in bizarre ways. We’re filled with countless ‘cognitive biases’ which affect…

The world is not coming to an end despite what you might read on Twitter. But Corona or Covid-19 will certainly have a huge impact that's for sure!... #coronavirus #COVID19 #outbreak

The year 1348, in the words of historian A.L. Maycock, was the closest that humanity ever came to going extinct. That was the year the Black Death descended on the European continent. And many historians today estimate that it killed as much as 60% of Europe’s population.

Italy was hit especially hard by the plague. Port cities like Venice were accustomed to receiving ships from all over the…

Hey all! Check out my essential guide to Nicaragua, and do let me know if you have any questions... Enjoy!

Nicaraguahas long been overlooked by travelers due to years of internal conflict, dictatorships and political problems. Nowadays, the country is quite stable and seems to be the up and coming destination for adventure seekers, and a new alternative to some of its more expensive neighbors. And even though the infrastructure, development and readiness for tourism isn’t quite as good as other…

If you’re planning to visit or move to Jamaica and interested in helping Kingston Community Animal Welfare, check out this post from our awesome partner over at Animal Kind International to find out how you can make a difference! #AnimalKindInternational @driftersguide #crueltyfreetravel

Jamaica promotes itself as a destination for “sun, sea, and sand.”  An online search turns up a few other reasons to visit Jamaica: cultural heritage, music, ecotourism, and friendly people. For animal lovers, there’s yet another reason: helping some of the thousands of cats and dogs who live on Kingston’s streets.

Visitors to Kingston can’t help but notice the dogs roaming the city’s streets,…