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ALL KNOWLEDGE IS GLOBAL; ALL HEALTHCARE IS LOCAL
William Atkins addresses the Safe Travel and Tourism Summit, hosted by The Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT) on May 13, 2019 Remarks delivered by featured panelist William Atkins at the Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT)’s Safe Travel and Tourism Summit, May 13, 2019: Hello, I’m Bill Atkins, co-founder and executive director of Point Comfort Underwriters, […]
TRAVELING TO S#!THOLE COUNTRIES – EAST AFRICA
In fact, these East African nations are the heart of this land and the birthplace of modern humans. These countries are more like the womb than the butt of this continent. The heart that beat in the womb of East Africa 170,000 years ago was “Mitochondrial Eve,” mother of all living humans. She was given […]
FOLLOW YOUR GENOME, DNA TRAVEL IN 2018
Adventure travel isn’t always about jumping off cliffs, carving powder, or paddling whitewater. A deep and abiding adventure can begin with a simple DNA test. Companies providing inexpensive and accurate DNA testing are multiplying rapidly. Make sure you select a reputable organization like the ones below: I was adopted in 1961 by a loving father […]
HOLIDAY TRAVEL HACKS
I’ve traveled internationally on the busiest travel days imaginable. At Miami International Airport just before Christmas 2013 there was a security line to enter the gate area in Terminal D that took 2 ½ hours to clear. I had flown into Miami from Chicago on an early morning flight that arrived the recommended two hours […]
ON YOUR NEXT TRIP WITH AN INFANT OR TODDLER: “GIVE THE GRANDPARENTS A BREAK AND PLAN AHEAD”
Traveling internationally with a very young child is not only easier than you think, but also advisable. I know this sounds suspect, but I assure you the benefits will outweigh the negatives. My children began traveling out of the US within the first three months of their lives. Now my children are having their own […]
WHICH TRAVEL INSURANCE SHOULD I BUY?
Everyone traveling outside their home country needs travel insurance. Where doubt creeps in is when deciding which travel insurance policy to buy. There are hundreds of plans to choose from, so let’s separate them into three main categories: Tour and cruise companies have draconian cancellation policies. Basically, any money you pay upfront, i.e. the deposit […]
