Japan Health Care and Vaccinations

TitleSpecial precautionsTyphoidNoMalariaNoTetanusYesHepatitis ANoRabiesNo*Yellow FeverNoDiphtheriaNo* If spending lengthy periods in areas with bat populations, vaccination is advised.Health CareHealth insurance is strongly recommended, owing to the high cost of treatment for those outside the Japanese national healthcare system.

Getting Around Vanuatu

AirAir Vanuatu (www.airvanuatu.com) operates domestic routes in Vanuatu. From Port Vila there are daily flights to the islands of Tanna and Espiritu Santo and less regular scheduled services to other islands within the archipelago. Unity Airlines (www.unity-airlines.com) offers charter flights.Departure taxA departure tax of VUV200 per adult must be

Lebanon Shopping and nightlife

Shopping in LebanonLebanon's traditional souks (markets) are found all over the country offering decorative and handmade items at relatively low prices. Special purchases include traditional pottery and glassware, as well as cutlery made of tempered steel or copper with ram or buffalo bone handles.