The National Day holiday is a time for trips. Many people go to
travel agencies and ask them arrange itineraries, so that people
don't have to spend much time and energy working out travel
details. Yet despite how meticulous travel agents may be, there are
always some things people need to look after themselves to ensure a
pleasant and safe journey. For your reference, here are some things
you should consider before traveling:
What diseases to look out for
While China covers a vast geographic area, with various
mountains and rivers, these grand landscapes are not suitable for
all people. High altitudes, cold sea water and pollen can prevent
certain groups of people to visiting these areas.
People with acute otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear),
coronary heart disease, angina and seriously high or low blood
pressure as well as pregnant women are advised to stay away from
high mountains, because high altitude sickness could pose a serious
physical challenge to these people.
Those with rheumatism, diabetes, chest pains and overactive
thyroid glands are strongly advised to stay away from seaside. In
autumn, the seaside temperature is lower than land temperature on
average. This an the combination of high humidity and abundant
sodium ions in the air will aggravate the health of these people
and lead to contraction of the alleged "seaside exposure
syndrome".
Autumn is also a season of high occurrences of pollen, so people
allergic to pollen should avoid going out too much, especially on
windy days. When going out, those allergic to pollens should take
some allergy medicine before going out.
What clothes to wear
Loose and light clothing are preferred to tight and heavy
clothes. Jeans, T-shirts and a wind-proof jacket constitute a
perfect outfit for ordinary outing.
If you don't want to end up wearing the same clothes all the
time, then pack several cotton T-shirts, both long sleeves and
short sleeves. In addition, always take more than one pair of socks
with you in case that you may step into water and have no spare
socks to replace the wet ones.
Wear bright color clothes. There are three reasons: people
wearing bright colored clothes often appear nicer in photos; when
mingling with other tourists, bright clothes make people easily
identifiable; and bright colors cheer people up.
What food to eat
Chocolate is a perfect food to carry along on the road. It
tastes good and can boost energy supplies instantly, preventing low
blood sugar levels. Beef jerky is also a nice choice. The salted
preserved beef is always good to boost the muscles.
Apart from these little snacks, people should also eat full
balanced meals. Although they may need more time to fit eating into
their schedules, it's necessary for people to eat at least one big
meal each day to keep healthy. Meals should contain sufficient fat,
protein and vitamins.
Also, some scenic spots may sell local foods. Take a reserved
attitude towards this kind of food. If you feel they don't appeal
to your appetite, then say no to avoid unnecessary allergies or
diarrhea.
Take care of your kids
Many parents take their kids with them when they go travel. In
this case, parents need to bear in mind that children are more
likely to have carsickness than adults.
To help kids overcome carsickness, parents need to pay attention
to the following things: Don't let kids eat too much or too greasy.
Don't let them starve either. Instead feed them with healthy snacks
like fruit. Before getting on board a plane or car, put a slice of
ginger on your child's bellybutton, to counter carsickness. Some
children do better when sitting in the front passenger seat or a
window seat in the back. for ventilation. For those suffering from
serious carsickness, parents need to feed them counter-sickness
medicine following doctors' prescriptions.
(China Daily October 1, 2007)
