Sri Lanka: Travelling in Politically Uncertain Times
In late 2024, I had the privilege of returning to Sri Lanka, a naturally beautiful island nation rich in culture, cuisine, and scenic landscapes. This trip coincided with the eve of a major presidential election, a period that highlighted the country’s ongoing sociopolitical changes. It also marked nearly 20 years since the devastating Boxing Day […]
The Ultimate Guide to Travel Vaccines: What You Need Before You Fly
Planning an international holiday? While you’re busy booking flights and accommodation, there’s one crucial aspect of travel preparation you can’t afford to overlook: travel vaccinations. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about travel vaccines to ensure a safe and healthy journey. Why Travel Vaccines Matter Each year, thousands of […]
South America: Navigating Visas, Embracing Adventure, and Staying Healthy
Our journey through South America was an exhilarating mix of stunning landscapes, unexpected challenges, and essential travel lessons. Our four-week itinerary took us through Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and even further afield to the Falkland Islands and South Shetland Islands. However, one of our biggest takeaways was that flexibility is crucial when exploring this diverse continent—and […]
Keeping healthy while on a single’s bus tour!
Sex, drugs and rock’n’roll on 6 wheels: Keeping healthy while on a single’s bus tour! Mikala, one of our friendly front desk team members at the Travel Medicine Centre Perth, had an unforgettable adventure in Europe earlier this year. Here’s her story and some essential travel tips to keep you healthy on a single’s bus […]
A Travellers Guide to the Aran Islands – Wind and Rain in the West of Ireland
My wife and I recently embarked on an unforgettable journey to Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands, located off the coast of County Galway, Ireland. Situated in the North Atlantic at a latitude of 53 degrees North—comparable to Newfoundland in Canada and Southern Alaska—Inishmore experiences variable weather conditions. During our mid-summer visit, temperatures peaked […]
Navigating Travel Health: From Down Under to Singapore
Written by Laura Mills, Dr Debs The Travel Doctor Brisbane As healthcare providers committed to comprehensive care, our recent trip to Singapore was more than just a sightseeing adventure—it was an opportunity to investigate travel medicine practices and expand our referral network for patients spending time in the Lion City. We work as a registered […]
Are you contemplating a trip to Nepal?
Namaste! Are you contemplating a trip to Nepal? I travelled there recently with my husband and 2 teen daughters (in December), to trek up to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), and we have fallen in love with the place! Having previously enjoyed family multi-day hiking trips in New Zealand and Tasmania, we decided trekking in Nepal […]
The Australian Quarantine Experience – Doctors perspective
Dr Jo-Anne Grey MBBS FRACGP MPH DTMH CTH® TMA member based in Melbourne Since the bottom fell out of international travel with the global spread of the SARS-CoV2 and the subsequent declaration of the pandemic by the WHO, my life as a day-to-day travel medicine practitioner has changed dramatically. As part of the Victorian Department […]
Solomon Islands – Student Medical Placement
Dr Jo Grey TMA Brisbane Earlier this year, I accepted an invitation to spend two weeks on Guadalcanal Island, part of the Solomon Islands group supervising medical students from Bond University on an elective placement. The students were seeking a doctor to accompany them who would be happy to work alongside and supervise them in […]
Working with Symbiosis in Bangladesh
Lipi’s Story The noises of the slum continue well into the wee hours of the morning. As Lipi and her husband stepped gingerly yet resolutely across the moonlit dry river bed, the muffled sound came again. Now they were closer to the source. Somehow the stillness of the night brought a clarity that added to […]