The Greek National Agency for Public Health guidelines for keeping safe during high temperatures:- Stay in shady and cool places away from crowds. Avoid heavy physical work, especially when temperatures and humidity are excessive. Do not engage in physical exercise (e.g., walking or running) for any extended period under the sun. Wear light, comfortable and […]
No matter how much you love the heat on holiday, high temperatures can leave you tossing and turning, searching in vain for a good night’s sleep. People tend to sleep best when the temperature in the bedroom is between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit, which can be difficult to maintain when the temperature is above 80 […]
With high summer temperatures, it should be noted that the layers of laminated glass in a car’s windscreen expand when exposed to the heat. However, if cold water is suddenly applied to the windscreen, the thermal shock can cause the layers of glass to contract unevenly, causing a crack to form and spread across the […]
Below you will find information from the National Centre for Emergency Care in Greece on bite and sting remedies in both Greek and English. However, if symptoms persist, seek help from a pharmacist or a doctor.
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Please be aware that there has been growing evidence regarding the danger of such masks due to the potential build-up of carbon dioxide and the possibility of snorkellers experiencing breathing difficulties whilst wearing this mask design. (Google search ‘full face mask dangers’ for worldwide warnings.) Extract from April 2023 ‘Dive’ Magazine:- “A coroner has warned […]
It takes about four hours to digest food. However, on holiday with the temptation of the sea or even the pool near us, we forget this instruction. And yet, in these 4 hours, the body’s processes are heavily involved in digestion, with a high percentage of our oxygen and energy being directed to the stomach. […]
A UK-bound easyJet flight from Egypt was diverted to Rome last week after a power bank was found to be charging in a passenger’s luggage. The diversion meant that all the passengers were forced to stay overnight, as the earliest a flight could be rescheduled was for the following day. Power banks are causing a […]
Please be aware that the Police in Greece are strict on ‘Drinking and Driving’! If you are driving a vehicle, either 4 or 2 wheels, and you are stopped at one of the random checkpoints, or for erratic driving and found to be above the legal limit, you will be arrested, spend a night in […]
Hidden holiday costs from card charges while abroad, to extra luggage and seat reservation fees, are making it harder to find cheap deals and budget while abroad. Here, Georgie Frost from ‘The Times’ newspaper, explains the most sneaky costs and how you can avoid them. The average price of an all-inclusive package holiday to some […]
