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Having good prior knowledge of the country you’re planning to visit is always a good idea. Not only does it mitigate any potential offence you might cause, but allows you to develop a deeper understanding of the culture, history, and, most importantly, the people you’ll encounter.

Learn about Sri Lanka's 7000 year-old medicinal traditions in this week's post. A far cry from its Western counterpart, Ayurvedic medicine uses ingredients sourced from the natural world to ail sicknesses and promote a general sense of wellbeing. Continue reading to find out more!

Pashupatinath temple is a huge structure that looms over the banks of the Bagmati river, which ultimately joins the holy river Ganges. Hindu cremation ceremonies take place here on an industrial scale. Visitors are invited to observe the rituals which might seem a little strange, but to Hindus death is an important part of the journey of life.

In an interview with Macmillan GP Adviser Dr Charles Campion Smith, we discuss the reality of palliative care in Africa. Having recently from a trip to introduce palliative care in a northern region of Tanzania, Dr Campion Smith shares his insight into the needs and current provision of this vital service in the context of East Africa.

The Maasai are an extraordinary people with an even more extraordinary culture. They have lived in areas of Tanzania and Kenya for hundreds of years and graze their precious cattle in both countries even today.