Destinations close to the earth's equator between the Tropic of Cancer in the north and the Tropic of Capricorn in the south, typically with hot humid weather.
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What kind of questions should I be asking about tropical destinations?
Tropical destinations have to be one of the most popular categories, which means there are always deals popping up, so it's hard not to be driven by these deals.
If I'm merely looking at the ...
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What type of mosquito repellent is most effective?
There are many different kinds of insect repellents and bug sprays on the market: sprays and lotions, chemical and natural, huge percentages of DEET and lower percentages, etc.
What type of mosquito ...
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Where lies the closest tropical rain forest to Mainland Europe?
I know that "Europe" has its own tropical rain forest in French Guyana. But if you focus on continental Europe, where lies the closest tropical rain forest in terms of traveling hours?
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How to make ear plugs work in the tropics
To get a decent sleep I nearly always use foam ear plugs when I travel, as I wake up to easily from any noise. I have a preferred brand and they work pretty well. You roll them between your fingers to ...
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Is it possible to build up malaria and dengue resistance?
I have heard that in countries where malaria or dengue fever are endemic, local residents have built up resistance to the diseases so that contracting them is rare or impossible. Is this true, and is ...
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Is there an effective insect repellent than can be used indoors?
When I travel, I find myself getting bitten by mosquitoes not when I'm outside hiking, but when I'm inside eating or relaxing or otherwise sitting still. All the recommended insect repellents I've ...
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What is the most affordable tropical getaway from Seattle?
I'm looking to plan a 4-5 day trip at the end of March to get away from the cold and relax. I've just moved to Seattle from the East Coast where there are a ton of options for this sort of excursion, ...
