Getting Sick While Traveling

Getting sick on the road is something many of us fear, and that can be daunting when you are in a new place. These are posts that address what it is like to be sick far from home, as well as tips for avoiding it as you travel.

dengue fever symptoms and treatment

My Pain Explained: Dengue Fever

Dengue fever is a growing epidemic affecting 50-100million people worldwide. What I learned from it, along with symptoms & how to treat it.

Mount Agung at dawn in Bali, Indonesia

Getting Sick in Far Away Places

All of the ridiculous injuries, mishaps, bronchitis and motorcycle accidents that I’ve sustained during my 3+ years of round-the-world adventures.

Me and my yurt in the Gobi Mongolia

Tips for Staying Healthy on the Road … and Things to Avoid

Most people do get sick on the road at one point in their travels. If you are lucky, your illness will require a quick trip to the doctor and some antibiotics or anti-parasite medication. If you are me, your illnesses will straddle several continents, a multitude of body parts and an exploration of Eastern and Western medicine – all in the span of one year.

Summer in the City: From Sickness to Travel Once Again

It has been awhile since I’ve updated the blog, and I’ve been getting some worried emails about the it. I am indeed alive, and have been in New York City and Montreal, spending time with friends and family and getting myself back on track and healthy.

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