Vaccines, sanity and first aid kit

It is very awful to feel sick when starting a journey or an upset surprise when we are immersed in it and even more if we have not previously advised on health requirements for entry into a country.
While many times Health requirements vary according to the destination you have chosen, there are some basic questions to consider:

Before you go:

* Make sure you know the requirements to enter the country you want to visit: many countries require for example to obtain a visa and at the time of immigration that comes their placement certificate against yellow fever vaccine, for example (South Africa , India).

* Find out about other vaccines that can help against infection through cuts in the skin (anti tetanus) or could protect you against blood-borne pathogens such as vaccines against hepatitis A and B.

* Although I have seen that no airline request, is convenient to carry for flight the medication you could need for the travelling hours  and a copy of the prescription with you.

* Build your kit (which should be in the luggage to dispatch) with drugs which should help to discomfort or temporary situations: anti feverish, anti allergic, charcoal tablets for diarrhea, anti acid or gastric protectors. If you get dizzy easily like me, leads a medication that allows you to combat the dizziness caused by the motion of the airplane or boat.

* Always carry eye drops. The atmosphere of the plane usually affects the conjunctiva of the eyes and increase itching or cause irritation.

* If you are under medical treatment in particular, controlled doses of your take enough drugs to reach you during the entire journey, the drugs often change from country to country with what can be complicated if you have to replace or buy new abroad. Take also the accompanying prospectus to show it to any medical assistance that you may need.

* If your destination is located on high sites as the city of Cuzco, you should make a previous visit to your trusted clinician or physician to discuss whether to take some prevention against altitude sickness.

* If your destination is tropical, with high temperatures and abundant rainfall, always remember to take along insect repellent. It is placed under the sunscreen ten minutes before sun protectors.

During the trip:
-It is always advisable to drink bottled water, and do not eat raw vegetables or unpeeled fruits bought on the street, be careful with ice (preferably not consume) and make a quick visual inspection of the place before buying ice cream.

-Please make sure that if you buy a bottle or a soda, this factory is closed and is not altered the protective seal.

-Pay attention to the signs of the hotels on whether or not to drink water from the tap. Usually there is mineral water in the bathrooms of the hotel rooms to wash oneself teeth without problems.

-In recent times have been released small disinfectant wipes very useful in portable containers that help and much to clean oneself after bathing or before eating any food.

-The plastic bottles of alcohol gel are another ally when there are not many opportunities for hand hygiene.

Luggage Tips

The time for preparing suitcases is critical, especially for girls when we want to carry everything and we start to understand that anything will enter in that baggage: a classic situation.

Here are some ideas that you could find useful:

• if you have a detailed itinerary and schedule, make a list with clothes that would match each day based on their convinience or the ones you are going to feel comfortable. With this list in your hand, you can separate it, check if they are ok and clean or very worn;  and most importantly, this helps not to carry more than you need. Do the same for sleepwear or formal clothes if you plan to dinner fashionaly.
• for footwear, keep in mind the type of soil you are going to travel: shoes, trekking shoes, sandals, everything goes hand in hand with how easy or tougher the route could be. Keep everything in separate bags. If there is not time to clean them well, at least not get dirty together.
• Underwear: keep in mind that socks (in particulary those made of cottom) are difficult to dry and not ready from one day to the other. It should be more of these than all the rest.
• especially for girls: cleanning tissues will clean your face but could be recycled to clean shoes, luggage, or any dirt that may attack your things.
• baby wipes: they serve also for adults. Always wear your wallet or purse when providing long plane trips or full day trips which are not returned to the hotel for a break.
• jacket dresses: I recommend to double the jacket like a shirt and then wrap it in the same pants starting from the waistline to the hem. They wrinkle less so if you wear open and smashed in the bag.
• additional items that never hurts: a small scissors, a tape tie combination if you need one or more luggage and have on hand a bag folding (generally they weigh nothing). They solve the trouble when the baggage says no more and they give a hand when we met unplanned purchases on the way (they are of course the best!)
• kit: inevitable some medicine for temperature, also something for upset stomach, and antiallergic.
• structure of the luggage: the new ones come with four wheels and are ideal because they slide in any direction. Also be sure that the inner lid of the bag count on complete closure to maximize space, if it comes with the bellows there, better yet. Always use a colored cloth tape that you can sew around handles to distinguish more easily in arrivals and put always a label with your name and address on it.
• weigh it before and after: when you buy a new luggage, do not forget to ask about the weight and check if the shop has a luggage scale. A great bag should not weigh more than 4 or 5 kilos empty. When it is filled, weigh it before you leave your home, even with a personal scale and control the maximum weight allowed by your airline for not paying over.

And if finally, none of my tips sounds good, try to learn this super packaging technique. . . a genius with just one cabin bag. . . 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCIyLwZVXCU&feature=share.
Enjoy!!!

Travel Papers Tips

Some tips on travel papers:

* Make sure about immigration requirements: visas, vaccinations, documentation to be submitted;

* Always convenient to carry international credit card above. Communicate telephonically with the broadcaster to warn of your trip. This will allow your purchase is processed smoothly and not considered lost or stolen; also ask them for telephone services or international numbers to call in case the credit card could dissapear.

* Always take with you a copy of the first page of the passport. This allows you to leave it in the hotel box safety or where you are that you think it is safe to leave while touring your destination;

* Always hire travel coverage before leaving. To enter in Europe is necessary to have a plan that meets the requirements and amounts established in the Schengen Treaty.

Itinerary Tips

Some issues when planning a trip:

• ask your travel agent for the full itinerary: this allows you to compare relevant spots, including excursions, free time subject to optionals, lunch and / or dinner, and prices involved;
• peer recruitment conditions: it is important if you need to cancel the trip for any reason or for the time of payment shall be due;
• ask about costs not explained: the "plus" can be visas, tips to local guides, taxes port or airport, etc..