Different smells.
Different hygiene.
Different routines.
Different...well pretty much everything.
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It's important to talk to all your doctors before you head out of the country for an extended amount of time, such as your family doctor and any specialists you may have. For many places in the world it is important to receive vaccines before you go in order to not contract anything. Your doctor may encourage immunizations for Hepatitis A, Rabies, and Typhoid Fever. Visiting your physician four to six weeks before departure is the best idea, this is to ensure that the immunizations will have the ability to take effect before you reach your destination. Another popular suggestion when traveling to tropical areas is malaria pills. I continuously hear from my friends who travel how they're such a hassle to carry around and remember to take, but it's not worth the risk to not take them.
Common problems people experience when traveling are digestive related. This is due to the new foods and eating schedules bodies need to adapt to when in a new place. It's a good idea to ease yourself into new kinds of foods and bring medications such as pepto bismol and imodium to calm your digestive system while it's trying to adjust. Being in a new place with a new diet will have an effect on the physical health of your body in general. It's important to still be aware of your diet and attempt to have a regular exercise routine in order to stay healthy and avoid unnecessary wait gain from eating on a budget.
The mind, an often forgotten thing to take care of, but it can make the difference between a great day and a mental break down. Even when on vacation it's a great idea to grab a book or some sort of puzzle such as a crossword or sudoku every now and again. Keeping the mind active when on vacation will help you de-stress and stay focused.
Being healthy means being happy, so make sure it's taken into account when you're planning a trip!
Cally, You raise a very important issue. Health is not a factor that should be left behind as soon as you go into vacation mode. I am not inclined to fill my body with vaccinations, but you're right the risk involved with not being informed on preventative measures is not worth it. The Medisys’ Calgary Travel Clinic was super informative in helping me make my last abroad vaccination decisions.
ReplyDeleteAll very good tips! Sometimes people become so wrapped up in the excitement of going on a trip that they forget about the different diseases in different countries. Something else I might add is that everyone should look into places where they can and cannot drink the tap water. I had horrendous stomach pains after drinking tons of tap water in a country where, I later found out, you should not drink the water. Having something like that happen can seriously ruin a nice trip.
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