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Smarter Travel: The Insect-Repellent Clothing and Gear Every Traveler Should Have
At best, getting a bug bite is an itchy nuisance for a few days. At worst, it could expose you to a serious or even deadly disease. Common mosquito-borne illnesses include malaria, dengue, chikungunya, West Nile virus, and Zika virus, while ticks can spread Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and other maladies. To protect yourself, consider packing insect-repellent clothing and other gear on hiking trips, tropical vacations, or any other trips where you might be at risk of bug bites.
Read the full article by Caroline Morse Teel on Smarter Travel's website here.
Smarter Travel
SmarterTravel delivers expert travel tips, inspiring destination stories, and timely travel news to feed your passion for seeing the world before, during, and after your trip.
Smarter Travel: The Insect-Repellent Clothing and Gear Every Traveler Should Have
At best, getting a bug bite is an itchy nuisance for a few days. At worst, it could expose you to a serious or even deadly disease. Common mosquito-borne illnesses include malaria, dengue, chikungunya, West Nile virus, and Zika virus, while ticks can spread Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and other maladies. To protect yourself, consider packing insect-repellent clothing and other gear on hiking trips, tropical vacations, or any other trips where you might be at risk of bug bites.
Read the full article by Caroline Morse Teel on Smarter Travel's website here.
Smarter Travel
SmarterTravel delivers expert travel tips, inspiring destination stories, and timely travel news to feed your passion for seeing the world before, during, and after your trip.
Smarter Travel: The Insect-Repellent Clothing and Gear Every Traveler Should Have
At best, getting a bug bite is an itchy nuisance for a few days. At worst, it could expose you to a serious or even deadly disease. Common mosquito-borne illnesses include malaria, dengue, chikungunya, West Nile virus, and Zika virus, while ticks can spread Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and other maladies. To protect yourself, consider packing insect-repellent clothing and other gear on hiking trips, tropical vacations, or any other trips where you might be at risk of bug bites.
Read the full article by Caroline Morse Teel on Smarter Travel's website here.
Smarter Travel
SmarterTravel delivers expert travel tips, inspiring destination stories, and timely travel news to feed your passion for seeing the world before, during, and after your trip.
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