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

Gear reviewFeatured

The 5 best DEET sprays for tropical travel, tested

A physician's hands-on comparison of concentration, duration, smell, and skin feel — from 20% to 98.1% DEET.

Apr 12, 2026·8 min read
Destination guideFeatured

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
PreventionFeatured

Malarone vs. Doxycycline vs. Mefloquine: which prophylaxis is right for you?

Side effects, cost, dosing schedules, and contraindications — a clinical comparison of the three main malaria prevention drugs.

Mar 18, 2026·10 min read
8 articles
The 5 best DEET sprays for tropical travel, tested
A physician's hands-on comparison of concentration, duration, smell, and skin feel — from 20% to 98.1% DEET.
Gear review8 minApr 12, 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
Malarone vs. Doxycycline vs. Mefloquine: which prophylaxis is right for you?
Side effects, cost, dosing schedules, and contraindications — a clinical comparison of the three main malaria prevention drugs.
Prevention10 minMar 18, 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