Am I Likely to Get Sick in India? Ryan Covington’s “Isn’t India ???” Series, Episode 9

Years ago, while rafting Class IV rapids, my best friend went overboard. She’s a strong swimmer, and rescue protocols were in place, but chasing her downstream past perilous rocks while trying to haul her back aboard was terrifying. It still makes me shiver.

My diehard approach to rafting ever since? Whatever you do, Ryan, DON’T FALL OUT OF THE BOAT!

You quickly realize how much the fun depends on everyone staying in the raft.

I feel the same way about getting sick in a developing country: your trip’s ability to remain fun can unravel pretty quickly.

The last time I got seriously sick was in Jordan, and the misery went well beyond the physical symptoms.

The medicine labels weren’t in English; the brands were unfamiliar. I was nauseous and desperate for familiar food, but the dishes I’d found adventurous days earlier suddenly seemed repulsive. Nobody seemed to have chicken noodle soup, no matter how many ways I asked. 😂

Add a hole-in-the-floor toilet, and I was ready to be DONE.

So I go to great lengths to avoid getting sick when traveling. If that means passing up delicious-looking street food or occasionally choosing a restaurant catering to tourists over somewhere more authentic, so be it.

Don’t get sick when traveling. Never fall out of the boat!!

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