Are you a big fan of backpacking?
Are you a big fan of backpacking?
If you are a big fan of backpacking, you should pay attention to your health. When backpacking, you have to face a lot more problems than booking package tour in travel agent (ex : Thailand Vietnam Cambodia tour), therefore you have to stay healthy.
Belows are my tips to have a safe and healthy journey
Provide your body with enough calories and do exercise regularly in order to stay healthy
Find out about the weather conditions of your backpacking destination. In case it might rain, bring a raincoat. In case it might be hot, bring a hat and a tube of sun cream. Prepare carefully for every weather condition will help you have a better trip. You don’t want to get a cold shiver or dizziness or fainting as a result of hot weather, do you?
In addition, you should search information about drinking water quality. In some places such as Spain, Swiss, Denmark, Italia,etc…it is okay for tourists to drink tap water. However, in other places, water may be contaminated. If you are not sure about its quality, it is better to drink bottled water.
Essential medicines that you should bring include medicines for stomache, headache and fever and bandges. Bring as much as possible in case there is no drug stores in your backpacking places
You can prepare vitamins and health supplements as long journey may require much energy and unappropriate diets during traveling may make you tired. Besides, you have to find out in advance whether in those places there are infectious diseases or poisonous insects.
If you have food allergies, take great consideration of local foods. Avoid uncooked foods and foods of unknown origin. Do not eat too much ice cream and cold drinks. These will save you from getting food poisoning
Showing respect for local people is a way to stay healthy during your trip. If they warn you against trying certain kinds of fruits, you should follow their advices.
Think carefully before making a decision to buy traveling insurance. In case of unexpected situations, try to contact Vietnam embassy for help
Find out as much as possible about the weather, culture and lifestyle of the place where you plan to travel.For more information visit websites such as Wikitravel and Lonely planet. Besides, you should consult experienced backpackers or local people as well.
Draw at least 2 backup plans for unexpected problems. Book your train or flight tickets in advance so that you could reach your destination during the day.
In order to book a suitable hotel room, you should search public reviews and gather details related to your hotel. Both of them are a good source of information for you to reach a wise decision
As for girls who want to travel alone, take great care to local traditions. Short skirts for example are not recommended. Besides, you should bring black glasses and try to reduce eye contact as much as possible when communicating with strangers.
Keep an eye on valuable items and do not wear too many jewelries. It is a good idea to imitate the way local people dress as it will keep you from getting into trouble.
In case you get lost or get into trouble, do not panic and try to keep calm.
In case you are being followed by strangers, my tip for you (this method is applied for those who are bold enough) is that bringing with you a bottle of acid.
Source : http://www.gialinhtravel.com/typologies-packages/Vietnam-Laos-and-Cambodia-tours?post_type=packages