Traveling is not as glamorous as the images would have you believe, especially the Instagram photos touting the "high life" of influencers. These shots only seek to capture the highlight of the day. The grueling walk it took to get to the stunning view - you won't see them. The local food that is beautiful, but unappetizing to foreigners - you won't hear bad reviews about it. The hour-long flight with multiple stops that drains your energy, they won't make it to the food.
Traveling is backbreaking work. You are in a completely different environment and you are trying to figure out how to get from point A to point B. It's not just physical work, it's intellectual work. With the corona pandemic sweeping the world, it's even more important that you take care of your health. And, actually, it's not that difficult. Here are some tips for staying healthy while traveling abroad.
Taking care of yourself during the flight
Taking care of your health starts as soon as you get on the plane. Flights, especially long ones, can be extremely dehydrating and sitting in one place can be very tiring. So what can you do?
First of all, make sure you stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water and even have a glass or two of orange juice to keep your sugar levels up. But don't overdo the sugar, because you won't have room to use the excess energy you've built up. Also, avoid alcohol and coffee. It's not good to get drunk in new territory, nor is it good to spill caffeine from your body. We also recommend taking short walks every hour to avoid leg cramps and eating light.
Eat nutritious foods
When you're on the road, you get so excited about the fascinating new scenery that you end up forgetting to eat, or when you do, it's usually what you can find nearby. If you're on a small budget, you can go for the cheaper options and increase your carb intake while compromising on protein, and in all the excitement, you may not feel exhausted. It's when the trip is coming to an end that you'll feel the fatigue and really get hungry. In the long run, this will create lasting health problems and turn into something serious. So what can you do?
You can start by making sure you are getting all the essential proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates and amino acids. If you think the meal you ate is lacking, take supplements to make sure you get the nutrients you need. You should also take snacks on the road and make sure they are also nutritious. Sandwiches are easy to make and will help fight hunger. You should also consider packing granola bars. While you're at it, drink milk to maintain your calcium levels.
Stay clean
After a tiring day of hiking exotic peaks and trails, all you want to do is lie in bed and forget about the world. But that's not how it's supposed to be. No matter where you are, what you've done or what the weather is like, you can't go without a shower. You can take one before you leave for the day and you absolutely must take one when you come back and retire for the day. After all the sweating you've done, you need one. You should also wash your hands every chance you get, especially before you eat. Also, keep your fingernails clean and carry a sanitizer with you when you travel.
Given the current covid-19 crisis, be sure the next time you travel to take a Dettol bath after arriving at your destination and shortly after returning home.
Get enough sleep
If you don't get enough sleep, you may become easily irritated and hungrier than you really are. All in all, you'll have a bad travel experience. So watch your time and see how much sleep you get. We recommend getting one of the smartwatches designed for fitness to track your daily activities and monitor those basic activities. All you need is a good internet connection, which you can easily get on Spectrum Internet, and the technological marvel will take care of it for you.
Practice safe sex
Tinder has made our lives easier, but it's only great if you practice safe sex. You don't want to get STIs and STDs, do you? The best way to fight the spread of these diseases is to be careful. So no matter what the situation, never hesitate to use condoms. Sure, it may kill the moment, but it will ensure that it won't kill you.
The final word
That's it. The world is a scary place. The speed at which you can travel around the globe these days is great, but it's important to keep in mind that it's the same speed at which viruses and bacteria can travel as well. So make sure you do your part to keep yourself and those around you safe. In the meantime, have a safe trip!