Going on an extended holiday to a disease-prone country? It's a good idea to schedule a check-up at least eight weeks before you depart. Infectious diseases abroad can be very serious. Every year, Australian travellers become ill and die while travelling overseas. Take extra precautions when visiting these countries that you'll need a polio vaccination to enter.

Note: many of these countries are not recommended travel destinations (and some may be excluded by certain travel insurance policies). But here at Cover-More, we understand that not travelling is not always an option. If you must travel to these countries, be prepared and take full precautions.

It's bad enough to have an emergency at home—but when you're travelling abroad things can get a lot more complicated. We all want to believe our trip will go off without a hitch, but more often than not unexpected situations arise. Should you encounter any disaster scenarios on holiday (and remember, these may be different given your level of travel experience), follow these steps to avoid total catastrophe.

There’s no faster way to ruin your dream holiday than with a bout of food poisoning. Whether you have an ultra-sensitive tummy or a stomach of steel, food poisoning does not play favourites. Try to avoid these foods while travelling for a toilet-free trip abroad.

Bali is a lively island that attracts visitors from near and far for its gorgeous landscape and relaxed lifestyle. With a boom in tourism, more restaurants are open on the island than ever before. No matter why you are visiting, take a look at our list of the best eats in Bali to ensure your holiday is a delicious excursion.

It’s all about the game. No football enthusiast’s trip to England would be complete without a tour of the English Premier League stadiums. Whether you’re visiting your favourite team, or plan to see all 20 home fields, we’ve got the ultimate rundown of EPL stadiums.

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is, perhaps, one of the most fascinating ancient ruins in the world, due to its peculiar arrangement. No visit to England would be complete without visiting the site that still mystifies archaeologists today.

Julie, from the blog - Have Wheelchair Will Travel, shares her knowledge about travelling with a family member who has a wheelchair or disability. Read more.

No matter how long you are in the city, you will never run out of things to do and see. Guidebooks will add insight into just how many things that you could (and should) see in London, if given the opportunity. Instead of listing your hundreds of options

In a country with no shortage of history and culture, anyone that owns a camera-amateur or professional-will light up with excitement over the amount of memories and snapshots that will be made in England. Not only will you finish your holiday will hundreds of photographs but you’ll also leave with no fewer than a dozen new friends if the Brits have anything to say about it. Grab some fish and chips, a handful of memory cards, and the get ready to fall in love with England through your lens.

Here’s your guide to understanding the more unusual dishes you can find on most British menus, and why you should give them a try. After all, breaking stereotypes is one of the best parts of travel—you get to try things firsthand and come up with your own opinions.