If you're planning a trip to or South America, and intend on ticking off a number of bucket list items, you’re definitely going to spend more than a couple of days above 2500m. Not felt until you surpass 2500m (for the most sensitive ones), soroche (altitude) sickness is essentially your body telling you it's not... Continue Reading →

Understanding the health risks and including a visit to your doctor before you go will help ensure you protect your health. I organized an appointment with the International Travel Vaccination Clinic (I live in Geneva so I went to the HUG Tropical and Humanitarian Medecine) to discuss all medical aspects before leaving. I recommend you book... Continue Reading →