Chapter 8. Healthy Travel and Special Needs

Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.

—Seneca

IN THIS CHAPTER

Your good health is one of your most important assets. You guard it in everyday living, and you must also protect it when you are traveling. When traveling overseas you may need vaccinations and medications that you don’t need when traveling domestically. As usual, the Internet comes through with information on what’s needed for each country. You can also surf the Web to find what to put in your travel first aid kit and how to prepare for travel if you or a companion are disabled.

Safeguarding Your Health

Sometimes the most reasonable, ...

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