Health Travel
Travelling solo
If you’re travelling alone it’s a good idea to bear a few safety tips in mind, including the following:
• Try to blend in and avoid looking like a tourist. Dress appropriately for the country you’re visiting and walk with confidence by trying to make sure you know exactly where you’re going before you set out. If you need to look at a map, try to be discreet or step into a local shop and ask for directions.
• Let your hotel manager or a fellow traveller you trust know your plans when you venture out and about by yourself. Also give your itinerary to one of your loved ones back home and arrange to contact them every so often so they can be reassured that you’re safe.
• Try not to share information with people you’ve just met, including where you’re staying or the fact that you’re on your own. Travelling solo is a great way to make friends, but try to be cautious at the same time.
• Carry a list of emergency numbers such as the police, the nearest embassy, medical help and any emergency contacts you may have with you at all times. It’s also a good idea to make a copy of your travel and insurance documents as well as your passport, and keep these in a secure place (in your room safe at the hotel, for instance).
To find a solo holiday company, try one of the following websites: •
www.justyou.co.uk •
www.soloholidays.co.uk •
www.travel.saga.co.uk
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Take care of your feet If you walk more than usual on holiday the result can be sore feet and blisters, especially if you’re wearing new shoes or sandals that you bought for your trip. Try to make sure your shoes are supportive and comfortable – and if you do want to wear a new pair, try breaking them in during the few weeks before you leave.
• If you’re planning to do a reasonable amount of walking while you’re away, ask your local Careway pharmacist about special blister plasters that are designed to protect the backs of your heels and other parts of your feet that are susceptible to rubbing, and put a pack or two in your suitcase before you go. Don’t try to burst a blister as it could cause an infection – just let it heal by itself.
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