It's always important to take care of your health,
but there are additional concerns to keep in mind when you're traveling.
Whether you're taking a quick trip with your family
or studying abroad for several months, it's easier to get sick when you're in a
new place because your body hasn't had a chance to adjust to the food, water,
and air in a new environment. Traveling can bring you in contact with things
that your body isn't used to.
Here are some tips on keeping your travel experience
as healthy as possible.
The stress and excitement of travel can make you
more likely to get sick, but if you follow a few simple tips, you're more
likely to stay healthy throughout your trip — and your trip will definitely be
more enjoyable. The good news is that as a teen, your immune system is as
strong as an adult's, but lack of sleep and a poor diet can make it easier for
you to become sick.
The first thing you should do if you're heading
overseas is to find out what kinds of vaccinations you'll need in advance
because different countries have different requirements. In the United States,
contact your doctor or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for
a list of necessary vaccinations. You'll want to allow plenty of time for this
step in case you need to get vaccines that require more than one dose.
Common Travel Troubles
Three of the most common health problems that you
may experience when traveling are jet lag, altitude sickness, and diarrhea.
When you fly across time zones, the differing amounts of light can change your
internal body clock, resulting in a condition known as jet lag. Jet lag may
cause some symptoms that are bummers on a fun trip, including upset stomach,
insomnia, and tiredness.
There are some things you can do to combat jet lag;
for example, if you're traveling from west to east, you should stay out of the
sun until the day after your arrival. If you're flying from east to west, go
for a brisk walk as soon as possible after you arrive.
Altitude sickness is caused by dry air, a decrease
in oxygen, and low barometric pressure when you travel to a higher altitude
than you're used to. As a result, you may have problems, such as headaches,
dehydration, and shortness of breath. Some people are affected at 5,000 feet
(1,524 meters), but others aren't affected until they reach altitudes of 10,000
feet (3,048 meters) or more. Find out what altitude you're traveling to before
you go to see if altitude sickness could be a problem.
The best prevention for altitude sickness is to
gradually increase your altitude every day to get used to it. If that isn't
possible, a drug known as acetazolamide can help relieve and even prevent
symptoms of altitude sickness. If you think that you might get altitude
sickness, talk with your doctor before you leave home.
The topic of diarrhea may seem gross, but it can be
a serious problem. Traveler's diarrhea, known as turista, often occurs when a
foreign type of bacteria enters your digestive tract, usually when you eat
contaminated food or water. The best way to prevent turista is to be very
careful of the food you eat and the water you drink on the road
Interesting fact...
ReplyDeleteGreek Islands: readers' tips, recommendations and travel advice
Readers offer advice on holidays in the Greek Islands.
Tulip time | North-west Crete is glorious in April. The White Mountains, covered in snow, make a glorious backdrop to the flower-filled olive and orange groves. Drive up the mountain road to the Omalos Plateau, and see rare tulips and the Samaria Gorge. Take the Sougia road out of Omalos, before heading inland through walnut and chestnut groves, alive with migratory birds. Stop at Deres for Greek coffee and yogurt at Yanni’s taverna, and buy his olives and honey raki.
Visit the huge cave of Saint John the Hermit, in the tiny village of Marathokefala, where the view of the coast towards Maleme is spectacular. From there, it’s a few minutes’ drive to Vouves to see the world’s oldest recorded olive tree, ancient and gnarled, and still bearing fruit. Visit the Minoan harbour at Falasarna, then avoiding the goats, drive along the windy coastal road to Sfinari, and lunch by the sea with Eleni and Yanni at their Sunset Taverna. Perfect.
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I was at Hampi last weekend, leading a photography tour to capture the heritage sites and landscapes of the ancient town. While I was there, I decided to use a cell-phone camera seriously for the first time to see if it can be a viable tool for photography during impromptu situations. Here is a collection of images I made during the three days, and my analysis on using a cell-phone camera.
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