This is Dr Mary Travelbest:

FAQ is: What about immunizations other than Covid? Where can I go for good medical advice?

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Today's Destination is: Little Rock, Arkansas

Today's Mistake- Taking too much luggage

Travel Advice: Tips for Wildlife Watching: photos and using binoculars

 

FAQ:  Do I need other immunizations besides Covid, such as Typhoid fever immunization?

 

Answer: Are you traveling to countries that are known for having diseases? Find out. This makes a big difference when solo, especially in Steps 4 and 5 travel.

 

RSV, Covid, Flu? Triple whammy.

Typhoid is bad in what countries?

Hepatitis is bad. Malaria is where?

Tetanus shots? Every ten years?

Polio?

 

Ask your doctor. What immunizations do you need? Get your official International Certificate of Immunization that contains a record of your vaccinations and immunizations for you to keep with your passport.

There are at least 10 recommended immunizations you may need.

Go to a health seminar for travelers, and search for the best ones. You will likely be paying out of pocket for all of the services, including immunizations, so choose wisely. In most cases, health insurance does not cover these visits, generally speaking.

Today's destination: Little Rock, Arkansas

200,000 people live here. It's a step one or two trip, in the 5 Steps to Solo Travel.

Best time to visit is the summer, even though it's muggy hot. Long days and short nights make for some fun in the sun, shade, and breezes along the river. The hospitality is wonderful in Arkansas.

Clinton Presidential Museum is one of the highlights of downtown.

Indians influenced the river and are honored at Riverfront Park. Carve time to enjoy this park, free and easy to navigate.

If you're coming from the east, it's an easy drive from Memphis, Tennessee. 

Bright parts:

Greenery is abundant here.

Plenty of water is available for walks on the paths, along the shore, and exploring solo as a Step 1 or Step 2 traveler.

https://www.littlerock.gov/

https://www.rivermarket.info/

Riverfront park has concerts, events, and plenty to entertain and amuse.

Check the calendar when you are visiting.

There's plenty to do here, just find what makes you tick.

zoo, river, parks, museums, and history, including a lof of Arkansas history.

Don't forget to sample some of the local home-style cooking and local favorite dishes.

Do pack the bug repellent and watch for poison ivy.

Today's Mistake-  Too much luggage

Today's Travel Advice-Tips for Wildlife Discovery: photo tips and using binoculars

First: Wildlife Watching Tips: Your car serves as a good "blind" for watching wildlife, protecting you and the animals from one another. Pull all the way off the road, turn off the motor and the lights. Keep young children and pets quiet and inside the car. Don't trespass on private property and, when in the national park or national forest, observe posted signs. 

Next: Photo Tips: Use a telephoto lens and tripod. Respect the safety and welfare of your subject, aiming for photos of calm, dignified, unstressed animals. Morning and afternoon lights are best, with the sun at your back. If you don't have a telephoto lens, show the animal in its natural surroundings rather than trying to move in too close. You could lose the shot altogether by spooking the subject. 

Last: Binocular Tips: First find the subject with the unaided eye and, bringing the eyepieces just under your eyes, sight the subject over the tips of the eyepieces. Slowly bring the binoculars to your eyes and focus. I like binocs that are small and compact. What do you like?

 

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