There are many things that can ruin a vacation: delayed flights, lost baggage, being pickpocketed or even robbed, natural disasters like earthquakes and even terrorism.
But one thing that most of us can relate to (because, let’s face it, it’s probably happened before) is falling sick. The worst is if you fall sick on the first day of your holiday, because that means you’ll have to spend some or most of your time overseas battling the symptoms, be it coughing, a fever or diarrhoea.
And if you’re Singaporean like us, you won’t be able to fully enjoy all the delicious foods at cafes and restaurants you’ve bookmarked in Google Maps. It can be a real bummer.
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Travelling also exposes you to various illnesses and diseases, whether from fellow travellers or the new environment you’re in, which makes you more prone to catching a bug of some sort. That’s why it’s important to take care of your health before and during your trip so that you avoid coming down with a case of traveller’s diarrheoa or the flu.
Here are 10 essential tips to take note of: