Getting Ready to Travel? Tips to Avoid Digestive Problems

I have the amazing opportunity to travel to South Georgia, the Falkland Islands and Antarctica for 3 weeks. Like many travelers long plane rides, time changes and an array of strange food and lack of exercise can leave one feeling lethargic and not fit to enjoy the travels. Here are some simple tips to make sure you feel great when traveling to a new country. Tip 1: Stay hydrated to avoid new stressors on the body and prevent both diarrhea and constipation. Avoid drinking tap water or using ice in any new place, and make sure to stock up on bottled water. Make sure the cap on bottled water is sealed and keep bottled water in your hotel room to always have a supply. If bottled water is not an option, boiling water is another alternative. Tip 2: Wash hands