Comments on: Travel Health Tips from 10+ Years Traveling the World

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Sun, 14 May 2017 13:33:49 +0000

In reply to Dani Jeffery. Yes, in Australia and in most European, North American countries birth control pills requires a prescription. However, there are many countries in Asia, Latin America, Southeastern Europe, where you can buy pills over the country in pharmacies.

By: Dani Jeffery

Dani Jeffery — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 20:26:58 +0000

Prescriptions are a must for birth control pills in Australia. You cannot buy them without one.

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 22:13:12 +0000

In reply to Jeremy. Yes, getting sick while traveling can completely ruin a trip. Sounds like you are quite lucky with your stomach of steel.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 13:24:34 +0000

Getting sick while traveling is the worst thing that can happen to anyone. Good thing I have a stomach made of steel, and I can eat a variety of exotic local foods.

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 21:34:02 +0000

In reply to Nisa Montie. You're welcome Nisa! Glad you found the article and all the helpful advice in the comments useful for your upcoming trip. Have a great time in Paraguay!

By: Nisa Montie

Nisa Montie — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 17:58:49 +0000

Thanks Audrey and Dan for the great blog–and all you awesome Commenters. I am sure these tips will help us on our trip to South America. Peace and Joy, Nisa

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 08:13:24 +0000

@L DuBick: The reading I have done on ciprofloxacin says that the entire prescribed course/dosage of cipro should be taken — even if you feel better or if it seems the infection has cleared up. Stopping early increases the chance that the infection will return. This behavior also helps to create antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Thanks for your comment!

By: L. DuBick

L. DuBick — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 23:28:48 +0000

I take Cipro with me on all my trips. Extremely effective. But unlike most other antibiotics, Cipro should be taken until one feels relief (usually in just a day or two) and then be discontinued. You don’t finish all the doses in the prescription.

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 05:34:28 +0000

@Annie: You are welcome. Though you have to be careful about medicines (and it’s often quite difficult to determine authenticity), we’ve had very good fortune with whatever medicine we purchased. Most of the stuff in our medicine cabinet hails from Thailand, India, Argentina, Tanzania, etc. Safe and healthy travels!

By: Annie@GreenTravelReviews

Annie@GreenTravelReviews — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 18:49:24 +0000

I was always worried the medicines abroad weren’t authentic, but I keep reading more and more posts like these, so I’m beginning to change my mind… Thanks for sharing your tips!