Was browsing through the papers a couple of days ago, where I came across this article, which, to me, was kinda contradictive.
It was a travel guide, where the writer gave readers some tips to help travelers from America and Europe coming to Asia. However, if one is suppose to enjoy his vacation as well as to sample Asia and its rich culture, the following checklist is not exactly logical.
Abstracts:
Drink only canned or bottled beverages. Never use ice. Wipe the cans & bottles before drinking.
Use bottled water to brush your teeth.
Avoid raw food, including meat / fish and salad dressings…etc
Don’t buy food & drinks from street vendors
Take a kit with medicine for (diarrhoea, cold, motion sickness, upset stomach, cuts & scrapes, bug bites & sunburn)
Now.
Personally, I would at least get the necessary vaccines before any trips, buy travel insurances, and prepare a well-equipped medical kit.
But, if you do not give street food fare a try, and practice so much caution while drinking water, then I would feel that it would not be a true travel experience. For instance, sampling hawker food is probably one of the most authentic ways to taste local food. And your actions while cleaning your bottled water might also offend your hosts.
However, I would take into considerations about traveling arrangements, if backpacking – planning for the trip / read the maps in advance and understand the country better in terms of weather amongst other preparations would be necessary.
Cheers.
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