Relax. No one actually got shot.  (Except some of the protesters, if you’ve been following the news.  But don’t worry, we are safe and sound.)  I’m talking about getting shots. As in needles. Immunizations, if you prefer. Before our RTW trip, we did extensive research into required and recommended vaccinations, anti-malarials, and other health care issues. One of the vaccinations we needlessly got was Japanese encephalitis… exposure to the virus &#91read more]

Wow… if you don’t think vaccinations will be a major item on your travel budget, think again.  For an around the world trip, required and recommended vaccinations are pricey and many.  We’ve decided to get all of the recommended shots.  Maybe it’s because of all the scary things that these diseases can do to you or maybe (more likely) it’s because our current health insurance through work covers most of &#91read more]