A Personal Note from Ari Rasori, Founder of MedTreks Kenya has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I was just a kid when my parents first started leading medical and adventure trips here. Truly, over the years, this country has become woven into the fabric of who I … Continued
Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Safari for Healthcare Professionals I have had the pleasure of tracking gorillas and chimps in both Rwanda and Uganda three times before. During those trips, I have seen nine species of primates. This is one of the few areas in the world where this is possible.The chance to stand next to … Continued
Personal experience teaching Wilderness Medicine in the Galapagos with MedTreks. Written by Sarah Sarfaty, AEMT, FAWM, (faculty for the WLS:MP course this past December on the MedTreks Galapagos Yacht Cruise) I have known for a while that airplanes are my time to be emotional. There’s something very definitive about taking off and landing that I … Continued
Hi everyone, Anna from MedTreks here! While the South Island of New Zealand is renowned for its majestic landscapes and adventure activities, there’s so much more waiting to be discovered. I am writing this blog post to give seven facts that make the South Island on our New Zealand CME Hiking Tour this upcoming March … Continued
9 Reasons to Visit the Galápagos Islands Hi! I’m Anna, the new Marketing Director and Content Creator at MedTreks. The Galápagos Islands are very special to me, as I was born and raised in Ecuador. With closer access to my favorite place on Earth, I’ve been able to visit these special islands multiple times, learning … Continued
“I have a poem for you” he shared. He picked up the stack of papers in front of him and began: “So what will matter? How will the value of your days be measured? What will matter is not what you bought but what you built, not what you got but what you gave. What … Continued
Over the past decade, MedTreks has been hosting skills courses on rivers throughout California and Oregon. We find that river time is not only a great place for hands-on learning but it is one of the best ways to fully unplug, but also reconnect – where the solitude of the wilderness is balanced by the … Continued
10 Reasons to Embark on a Private Yacht Cruise to the Galápagos Islands We just returned from another amazing private yacht tour in the Galapagos and are more excited to host this experience once again in December 2024. While we were on the islands, we realized that it is hard for people who are planning … Continued
For over 30 years our family has been leading trips to Africa. In 2024 we will be hosting two African adventures: we invite you to explore the captivating landscapes and rich cultures of Kenya and Namibia, where authenticity takes center stage. We love what we do. Here is how we show YOU the heart of … Continued
A Deeper Look into Peruvian Mountain Medicine By Dr. Mila Rojas Peruvian mountain medicine involves ancient healing techniques that highly leverage the natural resources of Earth. These traditional practices involve the use of medicinal plants. While a great number of these plants have disappeared or are not used anymore, the knowledge Peruvian healers have of … Continued