Health issues on the road

traveling MazatlanI was talking with a friend the other day when she blurted out her biggest fear of traveling abroad. “What about medical issues? What do you do when something happens overseas?”

And I responded, “I go the hospital. They have doctors overseas too.”

Medical concerns are a huge issue for sure. Nobody wants to face … Read more »

Posted by | Comments Off on Health issues on the road  | November 13, 2012
Category: Travel Health

Do you have a fear of flying?

An eleven-year-old British boy and his father will soon embark on a 3,500 mile overland journey from the UAE to the UK along the safest route possible. The family is relocating back to London. Their son, Joe, experienced paralyzing anxiety about flying for the first time. Several failed attempts to re-board the plane have been made. For the last six weeks therapy, hypnosis, and a sedative injection were tried, but none have worked. … Read more »

Posted by | Comments Off on Do you have a fear of flying?  | August 23, 2012
Category: Air Travel, General, Travel Health, Vagabonding Advice

Pushing the limits: around the world in a wheelchair

On the 7th of June, 37 year old Andy Campbell and his team set out from The Royal Geographic Society in London. Over the next two years he’s making his way around the world without a distinctively planned route. Eight years ago, Andy fell while rock climbing and became paralyzed from the waist down. As an able-bodied person, suddenly loosing the use of your legs can come as quite a shock. … Read more »

Posted by | Comments Off on Pushing the limits: around the world in a wheelchair  | July 5, 2012
Category: Adventure Travel, General, Lifestyle Design, On The Road, Travel Health

Vagabonding field reports: in Miyako with Ayako

Located 300km South of Okinawa, Miyakojima and his tiny surroundings islands, are the quintessential beach destinations. This almost completely flat islands retain a very traditional living, where the day is spent working in the sugar cane fields or fishing with little boats. Miyako ancient culture has survived much better than his famous neighbor Okinawa.

Posted by | Comments (3)  | June 9, 2012
Category: Asia, Travel Health, Vagabonding Field Reports

Advice for women: “that time of the month”

Warning for men: if talk about female cycles makes you uncomfortable or queasy I’d suggest you skip this post!

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Ladies, we can’t all live in the remaining hunter-gatherer cultures where ones menstrual cycle is a sacred celebration. Nor are we still band from our own households for three days like the old laws in Nepal. And frankly I doubt if I strip naked to walk through a field, anyone would still believe that I … Read more »

Posted by | Comments (2)  | May 31, 2012
Category: Female Travelers, General, On The Road, Travel Gear, Travel Health, Vagabonding Advice

Stay safe when partying abroad

When we’re away from home, it’s tempting to cut loose and forget our inhibitions.  A recent piece in The Guardian UK points out the dangers in partying: Vang Vieng, Laos: the world’s most unlikely party town.

The article explores how the small Lao town has blown up into a hotspot on the Southeast Asia backpacker trail.  While revenues and amenities have increased, safety measures have not.  … Read more »

Posted by | Comments (5)  | April 9, 2012
Category: Backpacking, Notes from the collective travel mind, Travel Health, Travel Safety

Running and travel

For those who strive to maintain fitness while traveling, running is one of the more accessible forms of exercise.  All you need is a good pair of running shoes, a nice stretch of trail/road/shoreline and the will to pound some proverbial pavement and you’ve got the potential for a great workout.   And let’s be honest, after those long nights of partying and the accompanying feasts (ahem, binges), we can all use a good workout.  More … Read more »

Posted by | Comments (5)  | March 26, 2012
Category: General, Travel Health

How to make traveling with Celiac Disease (a food allergy) easier

Traveling with pre-existing food allergies can be daunting. It is like playing Russian roulette three times a day with meals. Living on the edge is part of the excitement of travel. Food experimentation however, is not a luxury you can afford if having a reaction on the road can be potentially dangerous. The good news is; recently there has been a rise in worldwide awareness of Celiac Disease.

For those unfamiliar with it, Read more »

Posted by | Comments (6)  | February 23, 2012
Category: Food and Drink, General, Travel Health

Travel and treatment: a glimpse into medical tourism

Nancy made some excellent points in her post about healthcare abroad. It’s incredibly nerve-wracking to imagine serious injuries or illnesses away from home, and the fear often inhibits people from international travel.

Medical tourism, however, involves more than simply seeking treatment overseas in the case of an emergency. The idea that people can get a needed surgery (joint, cardiac, dental and cosmetic among the most popular) and combine it with vacation is turning travel … Read more »

Posted by | Comments (4)  | February 21, 2012
Category: General, Travel Health

What about medical issues while traveling abroad?

I was talking with a friend the other day when she blurted out her biggest fear of traveling abroad. “What about medical issues? What do you do when something happens overseas?”

And I responded, “I go the hospital. They have doctors overseas too.”

Medical concerns are a huge issue for sure. Nobody wants to face the possibility of a serious injury with no access to medical facilities.

I’ll let you in on a little secret: … Read more »

Posted by | Comments (9)  | February 21, 2012
Category: Travel Health