Hi, I’m Farsiya, I got my first taste for traveling when I
was around 12 years old. later, my wanderlust has only grown and the list of
countries I want to visit longer. if there was one piece of advice I have for people today to
experience more joy in life, it is to travel more.
I
travel for a big chunk of the year and
I turn up all the time faced with the
challenge of how to keep my mind, body and soul balanced in the midst of so
much uncertainty and change. It’s a bit of bummer when you’re trying to soak an
incredible place in, a place you’ve been dreaming of, and you’re fighting
things like disorientation,
homesickness, poor digestion and general niggling things stopping you from
being your happiest self. Travel can be a positive, life-changing experience
but it’s not without its challenges.
So
here are a few tips on how to keep everything in balance when you’re
travelling.
Before you go
The trip can start, in your mind at
least, before you even leave. Make sure you sleep and eat well before your
flight, so you don’t go into the trip with a bad mindset that can take days to
overcome.
Prepare well for the journey – bring
some herbal tea bags , order a healthy special meal in advance.
Plan your route to your hostel or
where you’re staying in advance so you’re not stressed during the journey and
make sure you have some local currency when you’re travelling abroad. Knowing
exactly what I’ll do and where I’ll go when I land makes me a much more chilled
out traveller.
Carry a few medicines along, although You can buy many medications over the counter in India without a doctor’s prescription, but it can be difficult to find some of the newer drugs.
Bring the following:
Carry a few medicines along, although You can buy many medications over the counter in India without a doctor’s prescription, but it can be difficult to find some of the newer drugs.
Bring the following:
- § medications in their original, labelled containers dated letter from your physician
§
If you have a heart condition, a copy of your ECG taken just prior to travelling
Any regular medication (double your
ordinary needs).
Eat well
Eating
regular meals at regular times throughout the day is an important part of
staying grounded and healthy in general. So don’t drop it when you travel! Not
only will you keep your digestion in check by eating regularly, Breakfast is
usually sorted but make sure you plan regular stops in your day for lunch and
dinner. Just keep the energy up and the
digestion fires burning!
I
also find what I eat to be important for the health
of my mind, body and soul when I travel. The food we eat is the only fuel our
bodies get, so eating things that make you feel good will mean more wellness
and happiness on your trip! When you’re travelling, you tend to either eat at
restaurants a lot or grab take away food, neither options usually offer many
vegetables. So I try to seek out healthy restaurants and cafes, which does take
a bit of planning, order lots of side vegetable dishes,. Picnics in summer are
a healthy (and cheap) eating option too, buy lots of salad or healthy sandwich
ingredients at the market or shop and laze about in the sun grazing on local
delights.
Oh
and one more thing, take a water bottle out with you every day. If you buy a
reusable metal bottle you’ll be more likely to want to use it to get your
money’s worth. Plus you’ll buy less plastic bottles.
Don’t do too many things
Don’t
fall into the trap of trying to do too many things at once, ticking everything
off a big bucket list. I’m guessing you’re away to relax and ditch your to-do
list. Go ahead and have a general list for things you’d like to do but don’t
get too caught up in trying to achieve it. Often, having one or two loose plans
for each day, leaving a lot of room for doing whatever takes your
fancy as the day goes on is a lighter, happier way to spend your days.
Try
to maintain your mood swings:
While travelling you need to maintain your mood
swings, I once remember I was travelling to Nainital with my peeps, when one of
my friend had a nasty fight with the other one, One should learn to tolerate themselves
since everyone’s nagging around for some or the other reasons, at this
situation you need to handle the circumstances rather than making it even more
awful.
I would suggest them rather stay back!!!
While travelling if you have an infant, there is
a need to take extra care, the baby has to be taken special care of like his
food, clothing, hygiene and other aspects.
There is huge geographical variation in
India, so environmental issues like heat, cold and altitude can cause health
problems. Hygiene is generally poor in most regions so food and water-borne
illnesses are fairly common. Medical care is basic in various areas (especially
beyond the larger cities) so it’s essential to be well prepared.
Insurance
Don’t travel without health insurance.
Emergency evacuation is expensive. Consider the following when buying
insurance:
§
You may require extra cover for adventure
activities such as rock climbing and scuba diving.
§
In India, doctors usually require immediate
payment in cash. Your insurance plan may make payments directly to providers or
it will reimburse you later for overseas health expenditures. If you do have to
claim later, make sure you keep all relevant documentation.
Avoid Dangers
and annoyances:
Travellers to
India’s major cities may fall prey to petty and opportunistic crime, but most
problems can be avoided with a bit of common sense and an appropriate amount of
caution.
So Go ahead and plan a weekend.and always remember that You Only Live Once!!!!
So Go ahead and plan a weekend.and always remember that You Only Live Once!!!!
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