When people are traveling abroad or worldwide, they are prone to be sick because of extra pressure they put on their body. Here are some reasons of these extra pressures:
New environment and change of climate
Less sleep
Time variation
Dehydration
However, sufferings from travel vary man to man, and the following are tips that will be helpful for some but not for all.
Predeparture preparation:
If you are planning for international travel, your first work is to research your destination where you want to travel. Secondly, you have to acquire the basic understanding of the medical system of your destination.
The bathroom condition:
Are there sufficient public bathroom? Are they neat and clean to use? Do you need to bring your own toilet paper?
You must know all the answers of these questions. You also need to know the local name of bathroom, so that you don’t face any nuisance.
Flexible itinerary:
You have to prepare a flexible itinerary for your entire tour. Manage your flights with well connections and departure time, fix a tour or tour package deal from a renowned travel company, manage to rent a car that can help to overcome many stressful condition, and finally after coming back from tour get yourself enough refresh before going back to work.
Register for health insurance:
Your medical insurance will cover emergency evacuation and reunion, and medical expense.
You have to follow your scheduled appointment. Keep in mind, not only to bring sufficient pills for trip, but also for return.
Visit a local clinic:
It is very important to get all information regarding local clinic where you are going for your tour. In any emergency local clinic will be very much helpful for your health.
Things you need to bring:
Sufficient money for your entire tour.
Necessary documents and medications
Doctor’s contact number and health insurance
Sufficient medications for entire tour and some for extra days
Take some bathroom kit and bring it with you
Take sufficient necessary cloths
During your trip:
Know how to contact a local doctor
Follow strategy to remain healthy
Get enough sleep
Communicate to your travel agency regarding your flight attendants
Healthy foods and drinks:
During your travel, be careful of drinking more alcohol than regular, avoid foods that do not support your body, and drink plenty of fresh water.
International traveling surely a great opportunity to enjoy and discover the unknown, but it is very important to follow some tips to remain healthy during your entire travel.
