Heather Cleland

The Victorian State Trauma System was effective in delivering severe burns patients to the specialist burns service. An increase in allowable maximum time from scene to hospital was associated with a decrease in the incidence of secondary transfers. The high proportion of patients having a secondary transfer reinforces the need for active educational and clinical support outreach by burns service staff.

Travel just isn’t as special without someone to share the experience with, but hanging out with the same person 24-7 will add a whole new dimension to your relationship. Add to that the stresses of travel (delays, mishaps, language barriers, bad weather, botched plans, and on and on) and your perfect getaway with the perfect companion can quickly disintegrate. Fortunately, travel-related relationship strains are usually temporary, and, in most cases, entirely preventable.

Got the travel bug but no one to travel with? Not a problem. No really, travelling alone as a woman is not only safe in thousands of places around the world, it’s a lot of fun once you take the leap and just go. Plus, there are no whims to cater to but your own. You doubt us? Fine. Here are some of the best places to go solo. You’ll be booking a trip faster than you can say “For one, please!” 1.