The more common STDs are well known, but sometimes an STD test will produce a truly unusual result. Like one of these five rare STDs…
Anyone with a passing knowledge of STDs will be aware of some of the more common infections – gonorrhoea, chlamydia, genital herpes, and so on. If you go for an STD test, [...]

Want to volunteer for wildlife conservation work? India can be a great destination to choose.
Wildlife Conservation in India
There are numerous destinations around the world where it is possible to volunteer to work in wildlife conservation. South Africa is one of the most popular, with its enormous national parks and a large population of big game [...]

There is just as much to see in the cities as there is in the countryside when you are walking in Italy. Here are three unmissable cities to explore.
3 Italian Cities to Explore on Foot
Italy is not short on spectacular scenery. The Dolomites, Tuscany, and the Pelion Peninsula are some of the most popular and [...]

Heard of herbal highs but want to know more about them? Learn about some of the most common legal highs available in the UK.
The Strange World Of Herbal Highs
Drugs legislation is a funny thing in the UK. Some drugs are taxed and legal (alcohol, cigarettes, and numerous prescription medications amongst them), whilst others are illegal. [...]

Morocco has great appeal both in terms of its natural beauty and its rich culture. A Moroccan hiking holiday can include trekking through its deserts, forests and along its coastline, while making friends with the locals and getting to know the culture.
Morocco is situated in North Africa, on the Atlantic Ocean and extending into the [...]

If you think much of the western world is too harsh with its cannabis laws, wait until you hear about the worst places in the world for marijuana users…
Countries with Harsh Cannabis Laws
While most fair people will argue that the laws against marijuana possession and distribution are harsh in the western world, perhaps we should [...]

Interested in taking a UK walking holiday? Learn more about the four main regions for ramblers – The Scottish Highlands, Lake District, Peak District and Snowdonia.
With worldwide trekking growing ever more popular, it’s easy to forget that some of the world’s finest walking country and most beautiful peaks are located just on your doorstep. The [...]

Take some sightseeing advice from a Rome shuttle driver, covering a range of interesting sights from different Roman historical periods.
When transporting people on Rome airport transfers, I like to give people a history of the city they are visiting, and I tell them about the different historical sites to see to give them a good [...]

Whenever you get a group of people together who drive for a living – be it carrying out transport contracts, couriering parcels, or delivering people in a mini cab – the talk is going to turn to the weird and wonderful stories that evolve from spending so much time on the road. Many tales are [...]

Many TV adverts have tried to raise awareness of STDs. Here are a few of the most unusual ones…
Talking about STDs can be an awkward business, just ask any sex education teacher! But while it may be awkward, it is also necessary – with many countries experiencing rising rates of STDs, it is important that [...]

There is a minefield of myth and rumour out there when it comes to STDs and STD testing.  Here, we deal only in the facts, putting some of the most common misconceptions to bed for good.
Myth No. 1:
You can tell that somebody has an STD just by looking at them.
Truth:
Many of the most common STDs [...]