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Physician-written deep dives on travel health — gear reviews, destination guides, prevention strategies, and field-tested advice.

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Anti-Brumm vs NoBite vs Care Plus: a Swiss physician's repellent guide

Why I keep recommending Anti-Brumm Forte for most travelers — and the situations where I switch to picaridin or higher-concentration DEET.

May 9, 2026·5 min read
PreventionFeatured

Malarone vs. Doxycycline vs. Mefloquine: a physician's straight take

Why I prescribe Malarone first for most travelers — and the specific situations where I switch.

May 9, 2026·5 min read
PreventionFeatured

Cruise health: a physician's honest take on staying healthy at sea

What actually goes wrong on cruises, what to pack, and what the ship's doctor can and can't do for you.

May 9, 2026·6 min read
9 articles
Anti-Brumm vs NoBite vs Care Plus: a Swiss physician's repellent guide
Why I keep recommending Anti-Brumm Forte for most travelers — and the situations where I switch to picaridin or higher-concentration DEET.
Gear review5 minMay 9, 2026
Malarone vs. Doxycycline vs. Mefloquine: a physician's straight take
Why I prescribe Malarone first for most travelers — and the specific situations where I switch.
Prevention5 minMay 9, 2026
Cruise health: a physician's honest take on staying healthy at sea
What actually goes wrong on cruises, what to pack, and what the ship's doctor can and can't do for you.
Prevention6 minMay 9, 2026
Cuba: hurricanes, healthcare, and what travelers actually need
Navigating Cuba's dual healthcare system, hurricane season prep, and the surprisingly limited pharmacy options. A practical guide.
Destination guide12 minApr 1, 2026
Altitude sickness in Peru: Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the 3,400m question
How to acclimatize properly, when to use Acetazolamide, and why coca tea probably doesn't help as much as you think.
Destination guide9 minMar 5, 2026
Permethrin-treated clothing: the invisible armor against mosquitoes and ticks
How to treat your own clothes, which products work best, and how long the treatment actually lasts in real-world conditions.
Gear review7 minFeb 20, 2026
The traveler's diarrhea survival guide: prevention, self-treatment, and when to worry
ORS, Loperamide, antibiotics, and the red flags that mean you need medical care — from a physician who has been there.
Prevention11 minFeb 8, 2026
What's in my safari medical kit (and what most people forget)
A physician's packing list for East Africa — beyond the obvious first aid basics.
Gear review6 minJan 22, 2026
Japanese Encephalitis vaccine: do you actually need it?
The cost is high, the risk feels abstract, and most travelers skip it. Here's how to decide if you're one of the ones who shouldn't.
Explainer8 minJan 10, 2026