How I Stay Healthy While Traveling Full Time | 10 Things I Never Leave Home Without!

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[@lindadorman2869]

I print out a sheet with my name, address, phone number, email, emergency contact and specific health information on it, just in case I'm unable to provide it if something happens while I'm traveling. I include my blood type, medical conditions, prescription drug information, allergies, vaccination record and other details. I keep a copy in my personal item bag (tucked inside my passport) and another copy in my carry-on luggage. Having this information handy can help a medical professional know how to treat me and might save my life!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Very good tip!

[@user-zq6wq3sk3r]

make sure to also provide banking information so they can syphon your bank account with medical bills 😂

[@JimMork]

My wife travels way more than I do. And she has a similar sheet. Luckily she's never needed medical care away from home. More often than not, when I travel I get some bacteria or virus. She would travel less if that was her experience.

[@jerryaschenbrenner712]

Thanx for sharing your travel list Alina. Enjoy your time in Canada!

[@monsieurmike2072]

Thank you for sharing...most appreciated. Safe travels and fun adventures my friend

[@darellnewsome4459]

Great informative tips Alina! Thanks so much fire sharing!

[@johnsjourneys]

Good tips Alina thanks i will check it out before my next trip to Asia

[@ralfmoll5727]

Hi Alina, You are so right with your list of things. I also go for the better quality rather than for the cheaper price. On my list also is camera stuff and memory media. Staying healthy during trips really is really important! I also can tell from my own experience. Best regards, Ralf

[@vinodpund1574]

Hi Alina Really appreciate your helpful information about travel care 🎉

[@simply.travel.1717]

totally agreed after I stayed 5 months in China as a solo traveler. I had fallen sick during the trip; fell and had bruises on my knees. Now, i bring wet wipes, aloe vera 100% gel, an ankle guard, and bug spray during the trip.

[@AgeCobra]

Thanks Alina hope you are having good Simmer so far .

[@lesliearadi3747]

You are a wise lady as so many countries have different health issues and they may not have adequate hospitals or medication to treat problems

[@NormanF62]

A walking stick/folding cane. I cannot walk a long distance without one and the support makes a walk bearable. Since I had arthritis in my teen days, I appreciated the relief it brought me. All year around, a hat is indispensable! It’ll keep your noggin in pace with the season and keep you youthful by deflecting damaging rays from your face. Last but not least, keep a pair of sunglasses on hand to shield against distracting light and to keep people from reading your mood!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yes, very good suggestions! If I'm doing any long hikes the walking poles are definitely so helpful.

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Thank you very much Alina for these important and helpful tips, Great video and take care.

[@AlinaMcleod]

My pleasure! Hope you are well, Gabriella!

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

@@AlinaMcleod Luckily yes, even if the weather is very hot here in Italy. We are burning!!!

[@huapiavesyviajes]

hello alina, I have always enjoyed your entertaining videos, and the very beautiful places that you show us, excellent video

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you very much!

[@EarthCamper]

Very good information. I am saving this video for frequent use when i travel i will look into this...

[@AlinaMcleod]

I'm very glad!

[@franciscoespiritu9020]

Nice and helpful video😀

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

A very beautiful job as always, Alina!❤❤

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you very much!

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

You’re welcome!

[@reneerikolsen9694]

Great advices! Great video! Doing good, Alina!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you very much!

[@alurban1105]

​@@AlinaMcleodYou should visit Lithuania and meet me. I'm a Good luck Chuck. If you meet me then after that you will meet the love of your life ❤😊

[@Arsyilachannel02]

remarkable. keep up the spirit sis...🤗🤗🤗🤗❤

[@stevejeffrey11]

Those ginger chews from shoppers drug Mart are so handy when travelling & dealing with foreign food one is not used to

[@jannepoyhonen6031]

Swiss army knife or little toolkit. If you need to fix something, suitcase for example. Take a picture of your luggage. If airline lose it and you are foreign country and foreign language. You can show picture what your luggage looks like. And take a picture too of your passports info page. I like your channel. Your english is easy to understand for someone who is still learning.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yes, very good tips!

[@josealfonsosilvalatorre1826]

Great video 😊

[@AlinaMcleod]

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[@user-jp9ib7lu3g]

Be happy Alina ❤

[@edgarchegwin961]

Hi Alina, very informative video on your ten tips when you are traveling abroad, thank you very much for that valuable info. I would also recommend to your fans and you, to carry as well a bottle of Alovera with Ludocaine, just in case if you by any reason didn´t apply enough sunscreen lotion on your body and got sunburns, for example, due to excesive sun exposure after a day on the beach. Alovera with Ludocaine is not a cosmetic but is rather a medication to prevent pain and discomfort after your skin has been exposed excesively to the sun. It is sold over the counter at any chain store. You beauty of beauties , rgs ❤❤❤

[@bernabecaneta6154]

Hi god's mother good morning I'm happy to see you still pretty good Thaks for sharing this video GodBless yuo allways ✌️✌️❤️

[@ChickenkoukMenacer-it1qw]

Take care of your health we need you for beautiful videos with your dad

[@ChickenkoukMenacer-it1qw]

We are happy to see good 🎉

[@bernabecaneta6154]

Good evening god's mother I'm happy to see you good health and safe and still beauty GOd bless you all ways and yuor family

[@JimMork]

This was very relevant to me. I don't intentionally travel to places where diseases are rampant. I'd rule out India. But two trips I took to Europe ended up with me ill. First I was hospitalized as a preschooler for diphtheria. Very very sick. That was a cure for a while to leaving North America. But more recently I joined a Bulgarian tour. Out of the touristas I was the only person who contracted a virus that caused 15 pound weight loss. The local doctor called it "summer flu", so there was no hospitalization. I even took a trip to Toronto and got sick on the way. That was one case out of about 6 Canadian trips, but it tells me there are a whole bunch of risks of illness in traveling. You know about them, and they always take me by surprise.

[@missj.4760]

I am a solo traveler too. I agree with first aid kit, sunscreen (hard to bring when travelling carry-on only), earplugs and travel medical insurance. However, I never had trouble to find insect repellent or good enough vitamins.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Very true. Really ranges from destination to destination!

[@eddiejuarez4201]

Hi Alina, also try Vicks vapor rub on your arms and legs, mosquitoes hate the smell of it, that is if you don't mind the smell. 😊 thanks for all the tips.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Didn't know that, very cool!

[@ayasarsour2860]

Thank you😊

[@busybee9012]

You mentioned that Japan is great due to its safety, delicious food, efficient public transportation, and kind people. You also highlighted the affordable and advanced healthcare available for registered residents. It sounds like you believe moving to Japan would be a good idea.

[@AlinaMcleod]

I do love it and will always come back to visit, but it does have its downsides as well. It wouldn't be my top choice as where I would settle long term, but I love many things about it.

[@glengamble526]

‘Torono’ Spoken like a true Canadian ❤️

[@hernanruiz6683]

Hi Alina, I have always enjoyed your videos, great work, stay healthy, are you going back to my country Colombia 🇨🇴 soon?

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you! Not sure when but I would like to see the coffee region sometime

[@justdustino1371]

Deep Woods Off, with DEET! I live on the Gulf Coast, I walked outside last night and a 'Horse Fly" bit me and just about knocked me out! They leave welts.... Any portable Katadyn filter is going to be good, and I think they make the Life Straw you mentioned. I have a Katadyn pump, but none of those work on saltwater! 😎👍🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@AlinaMcleod]

Those horseflies are absolutely vicious!

[@user-zq6wq3sk3r]

😂😂 there are over 20 natural mosquito repellants. google it.

[@x-train]

Bringing suncreen with you is definitely a must, speaking from a painful experience. One thing to add is that depending on where you are vacationing, you'll want to consider getting biodegradable/reef safe sunscreen.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yes, very true!

[@user-zq6wq3sk3r]

😂 sunscreen causes cancer.

[@JimMork]

Don't fail to mention that UV rays are how skin cancer starts. Good sunglasses and sunscreen to me are essential.

[@barrywood4337]

Hi Alina Enjoyed your video great tips important to ensure your vaccinations are up to date depending on the country you are going to

[@user-zq6wq3sk3r]

😂😂😂no they cause ASE side effects. have you not gotten the memo

[@icevoss9917]

#1 is health insurance, #2 bugs spray and Sunscreen, and you are right, medication be a very important #3. Not to mention some feminine products you missed to mention. When I used to have the monthly aunt flow visit, I used o.b. and of course you couldn't find it everywhere, also the birth control items. I use Centrum vitamins, but would try yours.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yes, definitely can have issues with menstrual products in many countries.

[@user-zq6wq3sk3r]

😂vitamins are for sick folks, eat your veggies instead

[@JimMork]

Probably repetitive but dengue fever and malaria would disqualify a destination for me. A traveler to India brought back something that forced NIH to close to medical patients when they had infections raging out of control. It sounded more dangerous than SARS.

[@miro1000u]

Hi Alina, from when you get the medical insurance.? In arrival to visited country or before that at home?

[@vgshwk]

With short term travel three weeks or less you can go go go. Longer term travel there will be days you just need to takeoff let your body and mind to just rest not only that you can save money by staying in your hotel and streaming movies or shows and other things.

[@piusjana2618]

God is good God is great every thing hi give to as thanks u very much

[@missj.4760]

Earplugs are often hard to find, for e.g. in Latin America.

[@justdustino1371]

A really good flash light comes in handy too! Mine is a Streamlight "Poly Tac" that takes CR-123 batteries. The Poly Tac is really popular with cops, EMTs, firemen, and military people. I have two! 👍🙂🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@AlinaMcleod]

Very true, flashlight is very important

[@user-zq6wq3sk3r]

😂its called a phone they have a flashlight these days

[@justdustino1371]

@@user-zq6wq3sk3r You'll notice cops, fireman, soldiers, EMTs, and emergency workers don't rely on the flashlight in their cellphones. Their is a reason why. That weak light and weak battery in a cellphone isn't going to lead you out of a collapsing building after an earthquake or terrorist bombing. My Streamlight provides 10x the lumens and CR123 batteries last a long time! Don't be a cheap skate on matters where it counts. 🙂

[@ald1144]

Definitely a first aid kit. My wife was bitten by a dog recently on a trip to Armenia (not a place we liked, by the way). Things like that are rare, but when they do happen you have to be able to deal with them.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Aw I'm sorry to hear that happened! Hope she healed well.

[@user-zq6wq3sk3r]

they have first aid kits in europe as well and much cheaper might i add.

[@JimMork]

It is odd that rabies is never mentioned as a risk. And so many animals are carriers. Tetanus is another, but at least there is a shot to insure against that.

[@ald1144]

@@JimMork We were certainly very worried about it, (even though it was the guesthouse owner's dog! 🤬). Armenia is a high-risk country for rabies. We got to a clinic right away but we weren't sure she even got the right shots. One of the nurses there told us in confidence to see a better hospital in Yerevan.

[@JimMork]

@@ald1144 Due to the on again off again hostilities with Azerbaijan, I guess I'd steer clear of Armenia. But I know Armenians and learned some interesting history of the place. So many flashpoints around the world. And I've mentioned in places that I've gotten sick on so many trips, every trip is a health risk for me.

[@DupDo]

You have such beautiful blue eyes, i feel like I'm staring into the beach in Palawan

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Staying Healthy and Being Well when you travel should always be the number one priority. Alina, you always have it covered. You can never be too careful. We might add comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes appropriate for the place you're travelling to. You might think we should already know this, but you would be surprised. Another tip to consider , which works for both Harriet and I . is to not go to sleep immediately when you arrive at your destination in another time zone. Give your body time to adjust. Things to consider. Alina, hope you're enjoying a restful and most enjoyable time in Canada with family and friends, Sending you much love from a Hot and Humid Richmond, Va.❤❤❤ Jim, Harriet and Yuki

[@AlinaMcleod]

Very good tips guys! I definitely agree on the shoes part, SO IMPORTANT to have comfortable and well made footwear. Especially if you're going to an Asian country and your feet are on the larger size because there's a good chance they won't have it available. I am the second largest available size in Japan and I'm the most common size in North America which is an 8 lol.

[@JimMork]

I knew nothing about healthcare in Bulgaria. Then I got a virus. A doctor visited me in my hotel room, called it " summer flu" and left without any charge. Two lessons: Use hand sanitizer at ever opportunity. And house calls were not a past thing at that time.

[@JDinRussia]

Lovely❤

[@zz44ppppp]

Do you use travel insurance or only health insurance

[@muhammadnabeel4950]

Great 👍

[@ps7880]

Hi Alina! We also travel a lot around the world, and my wife always brings the 500mg chewable vitamin C, and 50mg Zinc pills that can boost one’s immune system to be healthier, and these 2 very inexpensive supplements really work! We recently visited Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, and we enjoyed it very much, and we’d love to visit your birth country Ukraine when the peace is restored. Please consider visiting our beautiful San Francisco Bay Area when you have a chance, and you won’t regret it! Stay beautiful and healthy!🌹❤😀🎉😊

[@glengamble526]

These are also great to take pre-flight. Air is recycled and shared on planes, so boosted immunity helps a lot to prevent airborne viruses from spreading.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Very true! Thank you very much :)

[@JimMork]

@@glengamble526 One more thing I dislike about air travel. Those filthy tray tabels and the recirculation of air. Airlines really aren't very candid about what the inside of an airliner is like. I started regularly bringing bottled water aboard after seeing one thing about the "free water" on planes.

[@daleaustin9595]

What do you use for health insurance overseas?

[@AlinaMcleod]

I like HeyMondo and Safety Wing. I have an explanation of which one I prefer and for what in the description with discount links!

[@informationcollectionpost3257]

What type of sickness did you come down with on the left side of your videos opening portrait? Good video that needs to be a part of every novice traveler's educational video series.

[@AlinaMcleod]

That was my 72hr Trans Siberian Train Saga where I basically ate just instant noodles because I booked the wrong style of train that didn't have a restaurant lol.

[@informationcollectionpost3257]

@@AlinaMcleod Yes, the Ramel noodles that don't digest, provide any nutrition value, or provide any fuel or calories for your body. I remember how ran down and low on energy you felt after that trip on your video. Hey, its another health tip you may have left out of your video.( no Ramen noodles) Next time purchase the instant mashed potatoes, at least they provide calories and perhaps a little nutrition. If your forced into buying cardboard, how both taste, at least buy the cardboard that digests. Only buy authentic homemade Japanese ramen noodles, there does not seem to be a good substitute. ( We can get them in Columbus, OH and perhaps Ft Wayne, IN, its too far to drive and real potatoes are available and inexpensive) I ate a fair amount of Ramen noodles as a bachelor and always wondered why I felt crummy a few hours later. The my wife, a nurse, introduced me to the You Tube video were they swallowed the capsules sized camera. Since then I don't eat them. V

[@user-zq6wq3sk3r]

😂😂 MSG and edta overload

[@jimross7648]

I thought this was a very though and well thought out list. I tend to travel with most of these of these. The one I've never thought of insect spray. Considering I knew someone who got Dengue fever and nearly died, and resulted in ongoing issues that affected his life, and may have ultimately shortened it. I should have considered carrying this. My only question is should I consider health advice from a person who says be very cautious of walking through tall grass as there are extremely poisonous snakes here. proper protective footwear is advised. This person was wearing almost not there sandals. Yes, I should ,but this person admitted even they sometime push boundaries. Great advice though, especially the travel insurance, expensive as you age, almost never used, but as you said when you need it, you usually really need it.

[@AlinaMcleod]

haha glad you agree

[@user-zq6wq3sk3r]

medical insurance is for seniors😂😂 if your young its a waste of money.

[@user-wo3uu2to6z]

hi alina haw ar yuo yo fin am from pakistan LAHORE

[@AnDrey-wf4gl]

❤❤❤

[@ZiggyAir]

Vitamin D is very important.

[@daniellindblom68]

Melatonin for Jetlag. 😊

[@AlinaMcleod]

You know, it strangely doesn't work for me. I know some people swear by it though.

[@daniellindblom68]

Maybe you need a stronger dosage? :) First time I tried Melatonin it didn't work for me either. @@AlinaMcleod

[@daniellindblom68]

@@user-zo3bf2hx4i Well if you have seriously jetlag that's not an option!

[@lucretiatita1748]

hm

[@RajKumar-qg9iv]

Missed Protein powder

[@kaustav_prradan]

Okay….but you have some dietary restrictions as in ……..you are sensitive towards carbohydrate, fat, lactose, spices, etc. How do you deal with that!? And does this Ritual multivitamin fulfil your vitamin B6,B12, selenium and iodine needs!!!? Just curious to know 😂 @AlinaMcleod

[@AlinaMcleod]

No, overall I can eat everything thankfully. Of course there's certain things that make me feel better than others, but nothing I'm allergic to as far as I know. I really prefer to have lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in my meals though and that's not always possible. And yes, the Ritual vitamins cover all the bases of what is recommended as a dietary supplement.

[@kaustav_prradan]

@@AlinaMcleod oh….k…! So, that super extensive and expensive ‘Circle’ DNA test probably showed some vague results 😂 Anyways, remember to take care of yourself, listen to your body, and rest whenever needed. Your health is of utmost importance and I hope you'll prioritize it well. May every step you take be filled with positivity and vitality. I wish for you that you encounter new experiences that invigorate your soul and bring a smile to your face. And above all, may you return to your place safe and sound, carrying with you the memories of a journey well-traveled and the joy of a heart well-cared for. Your well-being should always be on your mind. ….always eager to hear about the wonderful adventures you've had…take care, Alina…

[@JCOLORADOBASTI]

Hello i love you

[@Ncvl7]

How You afford paying the rent when You’re abroad? Anyway You’re pretty brave traveller

[@AlinaMcleod]

I don’t have anywhere I rent :) I got rid of my apartment and almost all my stuff when I started full time travel. So technically my expenses traveling are less than living a basic lifestyle in Toronto where I was living before.

[@Ncvl7]

@@AlinaMcleod such a super interesting journey!

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Софья

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[@philipho188]

If I can't drink the water, I drink coke-cola. Don't laugh! It works! :)

[@matrices3987]

Gotta go low carb!

[@cahaya561]

What a beautiful girl

[@user-bi6jz4pe6l]

Алина, запускай параллельно русские субтитры. Просмотров будет в разы больше...

[@user-bi6jz4pe6l]

Линочка! Мы всей семьёй тебя обожаем!!!

[@AlinaMcleod]

@@user-bi6jz4pe6l Spaseeba!

[@bohodiak]

Iloved Alina’s old videos and for a time was a Patreon. But I think she missed her chance. Here was this attractive charming young woman with a large number of fans. She knew Russian, her mother was from Ukraine, she had relatives in Kyiv. In front of her was one of the most important events of the past 100 years. We are watching the decline and fall of Russian imperialism. The agony and bravery of the Ukrainians has ripped Russia’s mask away and shown the world what it really is. It is teaching the world that imperialism and autocracy tends to make a society inefficient, hugely unequal, economically corrupt, brutal and alcoholic. Russian generals have made mistake after mistake. The Great Leader couldn’t come up with a better rationalization to attack a peaceful nation than de-Nazification. This, in a democratic country with a Jewish president. This war was right up Alina’s alley. Never mind the mass media and it concentration on talking to generals and high officials. She could show the human side of this epic struggle. Some danger involved but she seems a brave person. What a shame and disappointment.

[@AlinaMcleod]

It's very insensitive of you to say that to someone who has family and friends in an active war zone WHO CAN'T LEAVE. I have never been a political channel, nor do I ever want to be a political channel. When the war is over of course I will go and help in person and film about the situation, but it is absolutely stupid to tell someone to go there and risk their lives right now unless they have skills that are absolutely relevant to the situation. If that is disappointing to you, I would ask you to just not watch my content at all.

[@bohodiak]

@@AlinaMcleod I take it back about you being brave. Doing human interest videos about a people's struggle to survive and manage in difficult situations is not political. I promise never to watch your videos anymore.

[@erdal0]

stop being selfish and find yourself a regular bf to take care of you. That perfect guy you are waiting for you is not coming for you.

[@matrices3987]

Irony much?