Happy and Healthy Travels

It's been a minute since I last blogged (crazy how life gets in the way!) but I wanted to share one of my latest articles. I write content regularly for a few different sites and I recently wrote about how to avoid getting sick when you travel, an issue we've all worried about and all dealt with at one time or another. You can find the full article here, and I've provided a short recap below:

Wash your Hands and Wipe Down Airplane Trays, Armrests etc.
It might seem like a no-brainer, but washing your hands regularly and disinfecting areas where other, unknown hands might have touched is one of the most effective and easiest ways to avoid illness.

Be Careful of the Water
Contaminated water is one of the top causes of illness for travelers. There are often pathogens in the water in other countries that our bodies simply aren't used to, so it's best to stick to bottled or filtered water. Or be like me, and stick to cocktails. Much safer!

Stay Active

Keeping on track with your fitness is an important part of staying healthy when you travel. Walking, biking or making use of hotel fitness centers are all great ways to stay in shape, which in turn helps keep your immune system at its peak. 

Watch for Bug Bites and Get Vaccinated
Mosquitos are more than a pesky annoyance, they can be carriers for illnesses such as malaria and dengue fever. Use bug spray to keep them at bay, and make sure you are aware of any outbreaks in places you're visiting. Also, check with the Centers for Disease Control on whether or not you'll need vaccines for your destination.

Wear a Mask
I know it might seem kind of crazy when you see people wearing surgical masks while traveling, but doing this can help prevent some airborne illnesses. If a mask is too much, consider a nasal screen, which fits right inside the nose and helps filter out contaminants.

No matter where you're going, staying healthy during your travels is a very important part of having an enjoyable and memorable trip. Reasonable precautions, common sense and maybe an extra tissue, and you're good to go!