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Having bad health when abroad, and especially in a developing world country can ruin the entire experience. Hence here are some tips to keep in good shape.
Pre-expedition
- walk, run, swim, bike - build up and maintain a fair standard of fitness. Take care not to over do it though, train but don't strain. The desired level is to be able to walk for up to 7 hours in one day while carrying your back pack.
On expedition - health
Eat sensibly
Drink lots of fluids - and take care that what you drink is always pure
Never share water bottles, cutlery, cups
Use sun screen and cover up when trekking
On expedition - security
Don't look like a rich tourist - dress down - especially when entering unknown urban areas - watch your possessions like a hawk - leave jewellery at home - and use a cheap watch
Keep your money in different locations about your body
Don't stop to dig through your back pack right in the middle of a public place
For more detailed information see:
www.fco.gov.uk and www.doh.gov.uk/traveladvice
Suggested Personal First Aid Kit
1 x sunscreen
1 x insect repellent
1 x antiseptic cream
2 x sterile dressings
1 x crepe bandage
1 x eye patch
10 x plasters
1 x roll of zinc oxide tape
1 x packet second skin / moleskin
1 x triangular bandage
2 x safety pins (nappy ones)
4 x pieces of Melolin
1 x packet of aspirin
1 x packet throat lozenges
1 x packet Imodium (or equivalent)
1 x packet oral rehydration salts (12 sachets)
4 x Dumbel sutures
1 x tweezers
1 x needle
Cheapest to buy these as individual items from the chemists / pharmacy and place in a plastic lunch box.
Finally: please note that all expeditions undertaken with WILL4ADVENTURE come with travel insurance included in the cost specifically prepared for adventure tourism in developing world countries.
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