Szerző: Doctor Globetrotter | nov 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Kava Do you know what is Kava drink? It is a traditional beverage prepared from the roots of the Kava plant (Piper mesthysticum), that is cultivated in the South Pacific, especially in Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, and Hawaii. It has a mild sedative and anesthetic effect and...
Szerző: Doctor Globetrotter | okt 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Altitude Sickness All you need to know In this article, I would like to share information about the causes, symptoms, and management of altitude sickness. I would like to emphasize, that the medications listed here for prophylaxis and treatment are general...
Szerző: Doctor Globetrotter | aug 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
All you need to know about Dengue! “Break-bone fever” Dengue is also known by this name because of the massive muscle, joint, and bone pain it can cause. It is a viral disease transmitted through the bite of female Aedes mosquitoes (mainly Aedes aegypti...
Szerző: Doctor Globetrotter | aug 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Ciguatera fish poisoning What is Ciguatera fish poisoning? Ciguatera fish poisoning is caused by eating reef fish contaminated with ciguatoxins. The toxin is produced by a microalgae (Garbierdiscus toxicus) that is living attached to seaweed, and corals in tropical,...
Szerző: Doctor Globetrotter | aug 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Stay healthy in Vanuatu! Malaria in Vanuatu In the last 10-15 years the cases of malaria in Vanuatu decreased rapidly, but it is a still significant problem in some areas. There are islands where there were no cases reported for years, on others the last outbreak was...
Szerző: Doctor Globetrotter | júl 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Malaria in Vanuatu The risk of getting malaria in Vanuatu depends on multiple factors: Which islands are you visiting exactly? Are you planning to stay only in bigger towns and resorts or are you going also to rural areas? Is it rainy or dry season? Are there any...
Szerző: Doctor Globetrotter | júl 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Tanna – Volcano, Cargo-cult and hitchhiking a plane Standing at the crater of an active volcano!Mount Yasur is one of the most accessible active volcanoes worldwide and also one of the safest ones to visit as its activity didn´t change significantly in the last...
Szerző: Doctor Globetrotter | júl 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Port Vila – the capital of Vanuatu Port Vila after two tropical cyclones The capital welcomed me with blackouts in the evening hours in a big part of the capital, damaged roofs, and very limited internet access. No wonder, it has been only around a month, since...
Szerző: Doctor Globetrotter | júl 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Pentecost Island Pentecost is a real remote jewel, with chickens and cows hanging around the airport runway, agriculture mainly limited to kava, root vegetables, and island cabbage, vivid traditions, very basic to non-existent infrastructure, and continuously canceled...
Szerző: Doctor Globetrotter | júl 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Espiritu Santo Mesmerizing beaches and Kastom villages Because of its variety, Espiritu Santo became my favourite island in Vanuatu. If you´re open to taking longer hikes off the beaten track, you can visit some kastom or half-kastom villages and learn about the...
