the wander project dispatches from over there
Health+Fitness
Fitness on the Move
Your fitness routine is one of the many things you sacrifice to live out of a backpack. Fortunately, you’ll discover something that gym teachers and drill sergeants have known all along: a health club full of fancy equipment isn’t necessary to get in shape and stay that way.
Pre-Trip Medical Checklist
Staying healthy on the road begins before you leave
Get a Pre-trip Physical
Not a cursory glance like the one you got to play ball in high school, but a thorough exam by a doctor who’ll do more than check your your vitals and send you on your way. Make sure you get a blood test, which will turn up any abnormalities with your red/white blood cell count, kidney and liver function, etc. — all of which you’d rather deal with here than halfway around the world. Ask for a chest x-ray, too, which will allow [...]
Medical Training for Travelers
Illness and injury are inevitable if you travel for long enough — sketchy motorcycle taxis, contaminated water or simply the the wear and tear of life on the road can bring your trip to a grinding halt. When they do, basic first aid training and a simple medical kit can mean the difference between getting on your way and being left at the mercy of third-world medicine. A good first aid kit is easy to come by — you can either buy a prepackaged version or assemble your own on the cheap (the [...]
