Bring a copy of your insurance card and emergency contact information. We will have a short list of recommended pharmacies, doctors, dentists, and clinics. And, should the need arise, someone to go with you who is able to translate.
Make sure you bring enough of your own prescription drugs to last for the duration of your travels. If you are allergic to bee stings, bring your kit. If you are insulin dependent, please bring enough and let us know if you need refrigeration.
Stephanie suggests you talk to your doctor about having a prescription for ciprofloxacin as it is, in her experience, the best way to quickly resolve the more serious “digestive problems” tourists sometimes experience.
I always bring neosporin and bandaids, anti-bacterial hand sanitizer, and xxxxx in which to soak fresh vegetables and fruits. Exchanging money is the most prolific way of also spreading disease. A hand sanitizer that you can carry with you is very important.
No one will have enough of these items to share with everyone so, please, bring at least all that you think you will need.
