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Altitude sickness in Peru: a physician's prevention guide

How to recognize it, how to prevent it, and when to descend — for Cusco, the Inca Trail, and the Peruvian Andes.

Destination guide8 min read·Updated May 21, 2026
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Machu Picchu wrapped in morning mist, with terraced ruins descending the mountainside
Destination guide

Altitude sickness in Peru: a physician's prevention guide

How to recognize it, how to prevent it, and when to descend — for Cusco, the Inca Trail, and the Peruvian Andes.

May 21, 2026·8 min read
Prevention

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 14, 2026·5 min read
Prevention

Travelling internationally with children: a physician's framework

What I tell parents about vaccines, malaria, mosquito protection, and the surprisingly high-impact things they usually overlook.

May 10, 2026·7 min read
Gear review

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
Prevention

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
Destination guideComing soon

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.

Apr 1, 2026·12 min read
Gear reviewComing soon

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.

Feb 20, 2026·7 min read
PreventionComing soon

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.

Feb 8, 2026·11 min read
Gear reviewComing soon

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.

Jan 22, 2026·6 min read
ExplainerComing soon

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.

Jan 10, 2026·8 min read

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