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The Grannies on Safari is an international travel series hosted by Regina Fraser and Pat Johnson.  The show airs on PBS stations and the UK Travel Channel.

Regina is an energetic world traveler whose passion for travel began early as her jazz musician father played for the Duke Ellington Orchestra and traveled all over the world.  Her 31 year career as an executive with a major international airline added to her quest to see more of the globe.  To date, she has been to more than 40 countries and is a co-host of the Emmy® award winning Grannies on Safari® international travel series.

Pat is a career arts administrator. Prior to uniting with Regina to create Grannies on Safari®; she served as the founding director of the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco. Pat has a long career in the arts and while at the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs organized a program to support bilateral international cultural exchanges between artists and arts administrators in Chicago and throughout the world. She has traveled to more than 75 countries.

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    Grannies on Safari answered:
    How can I avoid jet lag?
    When traveling overseas, jet lag is often a concern. Before you get on the plane for a long trip,...  Full Post
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    How can business travelers, who eat at restaurants all week, eat better?
    Business travelers who must eat at restaurants can still eat healthy. Have instant oatmeal in the...  Full Post
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    Will Medicare cover me if I travel outside the United States?
    Under the Original Medicare Plan, you are not covered for medical services if...  Full Post
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    Why should I see a travel medicine specialist before my next trip?
    We always consult with a travel medical center like Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group Travel...  Full Post
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    What can I do to stay fit when I travel?
    A traveler loses control over food choices by restaurant availability, by being restricted to what...  Full Post
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    Should I get the hepatitis B vaccine before travel?
    If you are planning to travel to a country where hepatitis B is a common infection, then...  Full Post
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    Do foreign travelers need special insurance when coming to the U.S.?
    Yes, foreigners traveling into the U.S. are required to purchase travel insuarance. Without...  Full Post
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    Why do I get constipated when I travel?
    Escaping to a sandy beach or traveling through Europe may seem like a relaxing way to spend your...  Full Post
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    What is a travel medicine clinic?
    A travel medicine clinic is a clinic that specializes in medical conditions,...  Full Post
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    Are there limits with travel insurance?
    There are limitations with most insurance policies. That's why it's important to have a reputable...  Full Post
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    Is it safe to travel during pregnancy?
    Usually, travel is no risk to you or your baby if you follow certain guidelines, such as...  Full Post
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    What are the symptoms of traveler’s diarrhea?
    The primary symptom of simple traveler’s diarrhea is watery diarrhea that can be treated with...  Full Post
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    Who should consider travel insurance?
    Anyone who travels should consider travel insurance. While not everyone will...  Full Post
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    How does travel insurance work?
    Travel insurance helps cover specific costs associated with travel, including the cost of...  Full Post
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    Grannies on Safari has posted a blog entry: How to keep your child safe while flying! Part One: Inflight Child Safety Devices

    It’s that time of year when we need to start thinking about summer activities - travel camps and playtime for our children. Most of us are good at planning the “what” our children are going to do but many of us fail to think about the “how” or in this case, how safe they should be in the doing. In this blog I’m

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