Republic of Congo Health Care and Vaccinations

TitleSpecial precautionsYellow FeverYes*TyphoidYesTetanusYesRabiesSometimesMalariaYesHepatitis AYesDiphtheriaYes* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all travellers over one year of age.Health CareMedical and dental facilities are generally very limited outside Brazzaville.

Getting around Bordeaux

Public transportTbc (tel: +33 5 5757 8888; www.infotbc.com) runs an efficient network of buses that join up with three tram lines, connecting the city centre with the surrounding area of Bordeaux. The tram system also connects with car parks outside the centre, to avoid traffic jams and parking fares.

Spain Food and Drink

Spain's eating and drinking culture is one of its greatest attractions, and a very sociable one too, with people rubbing shoulders in tapas bars and cafés. The Spaniards take their food seriously – be it diner-style menus del dia (menus of the day) or elaborate, nouveau cuisine in gourmet restaurants.