Home » Articles » World Travel World Travel Travel Articles 5 Travel Diseases You Definitely Want to Avoid BootsnAll takes a closer look at some famous and interesting travel diseases that you really don't want to deal with yourself. How to Prevent Mountain Sickness Harish Kohli offers helpful information on acute mountain sickness - how you get it, what to do when you do get it, and how to prevent it from thwarting your goals. Hotel or Hostel: How To Choose – World Travel Hostels are a better value than hotels, right? Don't be too sure, writes Steve Hansen.