About travel-ER
Born from a Scare in Chiang Rai
When our 4 year old daughter complained that she couldn't move her neck and we noticed she was 39.5°C (103.1°F), while we were in northern Thailand, it was terrifying. We were in a foreign city, not knowing the language, in panic, trying to find the right hospital and how to get there fast.
Thankfully, it was just a bad posture and a common fever, but that feeling of helplessness stayed with us.
That night we needed three things and had none of them: the local emergency number, a hospital where other parents had taken their kids, and someone who understood English. I built travel-ER so no other parent or traveler has to search for those in a panic. It gives you the closest care, instantly, and it shows those three things with every result.
How It Works
Select the type of care you need. travel-ER asks Google Places for the closest open facilities around you and sorts them by distance. Each result has the address, the phone number, the website, and a link to directions.
Three filters narrow the list:
- Open now.
- Reviews in English. More than a quarter of the Google reviews are in English. That is a sign that the staff can handle an English-speaking patient.
- Reviews mention children. We show you the review text, so you can read what other parents wrote.
Above the list you see the emergency number of the country you are in. One tap calls it.
No ads, no distractions, just a straightforward way to find help when you need it most.
We also put together travel health info with emergency numbers and practical tips for travelers.
A Note on Data and Privacy
We take your privacy seriously. travel-ER does not store any personal data. Your location is used only to provide search results and is discarded immediately afterwards. We do not keep your search, your location, or the reason you searched. We do not sell or share your information with any third parties.
For more details, please read our Disclaimer.
Built by a Fellow Traveler
I'm Javier, data scientist and family traveler. I built travel-ER out of a personal need, and it's been a labor of love ever since. If you have any feedback, suggestions, or just want to say hi, please get in touch!
Since you are here... Did you know my wife and I create content around traveling with kids? We share guides, family destinations, and more!
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