I know, I know. See that can of worms over there that I probably shouldn't touch with a ten foot pole? Yea, I just opened that can of worms. I've seriously been meaning to write about this article for weeks. And I've wanted to discuss the topic actually since the Ebola … [Read more...]
Academia Meets Life: Altitude Sickness
When we visited Uganda and Rwanda, I was a bit concerned about altitude sickness. During gorilla treks, it is not unusual to start at around 6,000-7,000 feet and ascend to 9,000-10,000 feet (about 3,000 meters) before ascending back down. And it definitely had been a while … [Read more...]
Academia Meets Life: Recommending Vaccines for Travelers
In this edition of Academia Meets Life, I cover an article which looks at the gaps in what we know about vaccine preventable diseases in travelers. While most--or maybe many--travelers go to their medical providers to receive appropriate vaccines before traveling, there are … [Read more...]
TS’ Selections: Favorite Africa-Related Books
I have these weird urges to organize pretty much all the time. I would love to be a professional organizer. I have accidentally spent hours in the Container Store looking at boxes (DH will not set foot in the store with me because I'm so out of control). One day last week I was … [Read more...]
Academia Meets Life: Rationales for Begging in Madagascar
If you've traveled, it's likely you've seen children begging. Some beg for money, others for candy, toys, or whatever they are frequently given by travelers. For full disclosure, I typically choose not to give to people that beg, in my country or in others. Some travel … [Read more...]
