In Pokhara – with the Plague
Had things gone according to plan, Zac and I should have been heading up a glacier today, en route to Everest Base Camp. But… this...
Tagged: health
And This Is No Way To Recuperate…
It’s a cliché to say “My heart bleeds…” but there’s a sharp heart pain as we wheel Zac up to the ward, still teary eyed....
Another Day, Another Hospital
Zac wakes without a fuss at 4.45am for our next attempt at surgery, in a week that is rapidly falling apart. This is the last...
Next Time I’m Getting A Flu Shot
Until, ooh, about six weeks ago, I was one of those irritating people who’d bang on and on about their marvelous immune system and how...
Should I Vaccinate My Child For Travel?
The single most surprising question I get asked by readers of this blog is this: “should I vaccinate my child for travel?” I say “surprising”...
9 Blindingly Obvious Ways To Stay Healthy Travelling the Tropics
1: Eat fruit and vegetables to keep your vitamins up. 2: Get enough sleep. Late-night drinking and early morning buses are a toxic combination. 3:...