Translated to: 2 pots of coffee, a banana lassi, vegetable momos, fried rice with vegetables and apple pie Nepal, US$3

Health PLANNING
Health can make or break a trip. It should be the first priority in your travel plans.
Talk to your doctor at least two months before departure to see which vaccinations you need.


Vaccinations
Always check with your doctor which vaccinations are needed for your trip.
At the very least you should be immunized against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis, Tetanus and Polio. (Please note – this is a guide only – to decrease your risk of contracting a serious illness talk to your doctor).

Safe eating for when you are away:

Boil it,
Cook it,
Peel it, or
Forget it!

To avoid contaminated food, don't eat food that has not been freshly cooked - the safest foods are those which are hot all the way through (e.g.. rice, veggie's or meat). A common cause of food poising is food that has been cooked in advance, and then left sitting at room temperature. You may also want to avoid meat in some countries as some don't always have proper refrigeration in their restaurants.

A fail safe way to stay well & healthy is to eat fruit that you have peeled yourself - banana's are a great option!

Tip: when looking for some where to eat, choose a busy street stall - the food is consumed quickly and is probably good too!

Drinking
Eat and drink carefully - find out if the local tap water is safe to drink. If not, drink bottled water and avoid having ice in your drinks if it is not made with treated water. Avoid tap water in developing countries, especially in the rural areas. Don't clean your teeth or open your mouth in the shower either!

Tip: If buying water always check the seal on the bottle and buy from a reputable source! Enterprising locals sometimes refill old bottles with local tap water and sell them as 'treated' water!