The Canary Islands are something of a geographical enigma. They are technically part of the African continent, but they fall under Spanish nationality. Many people are under the assumption that travelers to the island chain face many of the same travel health risks that are found elsewhere in Africa. This assumption is incorrect. It's important [...]
This past spring, I took a bus trip through northwestern Mali. It was the hot season in a region of the world known as the "pressure cooker of Africa." The windows were open on the bus, but it felt like we were driving through an oven. High temperatures can cause discomfort and dehydration, not to [...]
We've talked about how to avoid sunburn and how to pick the best sunscreen, but we have yet to discuss how to treat sunburn. Whether you're just a little pink or you are red and blistered, read up on our tips below. Depending on the level of sun exposure, a sunburn can be extremely destructive. [...]
Welcome to our fifth travel health round-up (see previous round-ups here), in which we share travel health related blog posts and news items that we find interesting, occasionally disgusting, and often instructive. If you have any suggestions for the next one, get in touch. This week, we focused on a disease that's been coming up [...]
Dengue fever is a mosquito borne infectious disease found in many tropical areas. Worldwide, dengue is not as destructive as malaria, but it does have the potential to be fatal and there is currently no vaccine. In this post, we discuss signs and symptoms, prevention and treatment. Dengue fever is found in many parts of [...]
Welcome to our fourth travel health round-up (see previous round-ups here), in which we share travel health related blog posts and news items that we find interesting, occasionally disgusting, and often instructive. If you have any suggestions for the next one, get in touch. We found this guest post from Anya Clowers on LandLopers to [...]
We pack light. A few pairs of underwear, couple of shirts, one nice outfit - you get the idea. We certainly don't want to carry around a medicine cabinet. Thankfully, many travel health products are conveniently sized and lightweight. More importantly, they are incredibly valuable. Depending on where you are traveling, you might not need [...]
There is a lot of misinformation floating around about malaria. Some of the remarks I've heard are slightly off base. Others are downright foolish. Before we get into it, I want to include our standard, but no less important, disclaimer: make sure you consult a doctor at a travel health clinic several weeks before traveling. [...]
Welcome to our third travel health round-up (see previous round-ups here), in which we share travel health related blog posts and news items that we find interesting, occasionally disgusting, and often instructive. If you have any suggestions for the next one, get in touch. While this story from Wes, who blogs at JohnnyVagabond.com, is not [...]
When it comes to travel insurance, most people know they should have it, but they might be unfamiliar with what the process is like when it comes to using it. We've mentioned that our recommended travel insurance is World Nomads. In this post, we will show you what it's like to file a claim with [...]
