Do mosquito repellent patches work? Experts weigh in on the buzz

Los Angeles Times - Nov 4, 2026

As West Nile virus concerns rise, some parents are turning to essential oil patches for easy bite prevention. Mosquito authorities explain why you should stick to sprays instead.

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How Amsterdam’s Crackdown on Overtourism Is Reshaping the Market for Tour Operators

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Amsterdam has spent the past several years rolling out some of the most forceful anti-overtourism measures of any European capital. The city has restricted large cruise ships from docking at its central Passenger Terminal, repeatedly raised its tourist tax to among the highest levels in Europe, and launched public campaigns actively discouraging disruptive visitor behaviour. For travel professionals selling Amsterdam as a destination, these are not cosmetic changes. They signal a structural shift in what kind of tourism the city is willing to accommodate.

How the 2010s Put Travel in Our Pockets: Instagram, Roaming and Live Translation

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Geo-tagged dining, biometric gates, luxury grooved luggage, gifting Toberlones – the 2010s made travel hyper-connected and high-flavour. The post How the 2010s Put Travel in Our Pockets: Instagram, Roaming and Live Translation appeared first on Business Traveller.

How the 1970s Launched Modern Travel: Concorde, GPS and Airline Miles

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How the 1970s Launched Modern Travel: Concorde, GPS and Airline Miles

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How the 2020s Reimagined the Journey: Starlink, Sunrise and Craft Beer

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As ultra-marathon flights connect distant corners of the globe and lounge hospitality goes hyper-local, the 2020s set the stage for the next half-century of life on the road. The post How the 2020s Reimagined the Journey: Starlink, Sunrise and Craft Beer appeared first on Business Traveller.

How the 1990s Connected the Globe: Mandela, Eurostar and Low-Cost Flights

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How the 1990s Connected the Globe: Mandela, Eurostar and Low-Cost Flights

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All The Happiest, Most Efficient, And Well-Rested Passengers Have These 34 Products In Their Flight Carry-Ons

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Meet Eva Wong, the Hong Kong writer taking Cantonese to the world

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“Despite me sounding like this when I speak English,” writer Eva Wong tells me in a polished yet neutral accent, “I was actually born and raised in Hong Kong, where English was a learned second language from school.” Hearing her voice, you likely wouldn’t pinpoint where she’s from, let alone imagine what that voice “sounds” like on paper. She writes predominantly in Cantonese, but the subjects she covers are universal. Wong’s creative writing has been acclaimed in her hometown and beyond –...

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