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You may have heard of Travel Alerts and Travel Warnings issued by the United States Department of State (USDOS) – we have discussed both and regularly post such alerts on our Wellabroad site.  Another type of communication released by the USDOS is a ‘Warden Message’.  These messages relate to travel or safety information and can be issued by country, by region of the world, or even worldwide.

Contrary to what you may imagine given the term, Warden Messages do not have anything to do with the incarceration of international travelers.  Rather, Wardens are private U.S. citizens located in country that assist the Embassy in their communication efforts.

Should you decide to register with the U.S. Department of State when you travel to another country, a Warden may be the one to contact you should a concern arise during your stay.

Here at Seven Corners Assist, we utilize Warden Messages to obtain more detailed information concerning a potential risk.  Since the individuals issuing the messages are often in-country, they have access to more specific information that is more valuable to travelers and especially our insureds.

Crohns disease is a condition that causes inflammation in the lining of the digestive system. Over time, the inflammation can cause damage, resulting in complications such as narrowing of certain parts of the digestive organs. Most cases generally first develop between the ages of 16 and 30, although the condition can affect people of all ages. The cause is unknown.

While there is currently no cure for Crohns disease, the good news is that the condition is manageable. Symptoms can be relieved and it neednt affect your ability to travel. However, some patients can struggle to find travel insurance. And if they do, the cost can be prohibitively high.

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It sure it hot outside in most of the United States right now.  The heat affects many things, but some people may not realize how much it affects their cars.  Car insurance companies are well aware of increased wear and tear on cars in the hot summer months, and carefully compare what is covered by insurance by what is not.  Madison, Wisconsins WEAU News d some of AAAs Tips to help your car survive the heat.  Most drivers perform routine maintenance to protect their cars during the cold of the winter, but you should also do some maintenance for the dog days of summer.

• Batteries: The two things that wreak havoc on batteries are heat and vibration.  It is especially important during this uncontrollable heat to make sure that your battery is mounted securely and avoid any unnecessary vibration.  Battery fluid also evaporates faster in the heat, so clean off any corrosion and make sure that all of the clamps are secure.
• Engines: Since your engine is on overdrive during the summer heat, make sure to get routine maintenance done on your cooling system to protect your engine.  Also check for any deterioration on the rubber parts in your cooling system since heat makes them wear faster.
• Tires: Make sure that your tires are properly inflated to the vehicle manufacturers recommendations.  When tires are low, you are more likely to have a blowout because of the extreme heat on the roads making your hot tires even hotter.  Infinity auto insurance and other insurers hope drivers keep tires inflated because of heat, braking, and overall handling.  This helps reduce the risk of accidents and the claims on insurers.
• Fluids: Check all of your fluid levels because fluids help cool your car by taking heat away from other car components.  Transmission, power steering, and brake fluid, as well as motor oil are important to keep at the recommended levels.
• Air Conditioning:  Make sure that your air conditioning system is checked over and well maintained.  Cool passengers and drivers are better able to function on the roads and help avoid more accidents and car troubles.

Even with all of the proper preparations, you still may have a summer car breakdown.  As many people are keeping their cars more years to save money, older cars can breakdown more often if not properly maintained.  AAA recommends having a breakdown kit in your car just in case.  Be sure to keep your car as far off the road as you can and be safe in the event of a breakdown.

Here’s the buzz in travel cyberspace this week.

This post from the Daily Mail’s travel blog introduces Lee Kelly, who travels the world taking stunning wave pictures. But his art comes at a price. Lee has been thrown against jagged coral and unwittingly shared the sea with Great White Sharks in pursuit of the perfect picture. On this evidence, he’s not far off.

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Speaking of surf, Cape Town is one of the world’s most iconic surfing hotspots. But there’s much more to this great city than the wet stuff, as is neatly pointed out in As We Travel’s mini-guide to the ‘Mother City’.

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