Off to the Phils in 2 months (I have questions)

[grahamw48]

Don't forget you are more likely to pick up colds and other bugs from the 300 people with whom you are sharing the recirculated air on your way over on the plane.

If you are always hiding from every local bug in the Phils, you will never build up any immunity to them.

I have been visiting the Phils and living there for extended periods in the city and province for the past 25 years, and only once had a bad case of the runs. That was on my very first trip.

Boil water for 15 minutes if you're doubtful about its purity, and try to eat more home-cooked food.
Above all, try not to become paranoid about such things. That will really spoil your stay...and be insulting to your hosts.

[Michael Parnham]

Don't forget you are more likely to pick up colds and other bugs from the 300 people with whom you are sharing the recirculated air on your way over on the plane.

If you are always hiding from every local bug in the Phils, you will never build up any immunity to them.

I have been visiting the Phils and living there for extended periods in the city and province for the past 25 years, and only once had a bad case of the runs. That was on my very first trip.

Boil water for 15 minutes if you're doubtful about its purity, and try to eat more home-cooked food.
Above all, try not to become paranoid about such things. That will really spoil your stay...and be insulting to your hosts.

Good simple advice!

[jake]

Don't forget you are more likely to pick up colds and other bugs from the 300 people with whom you are sharing the recirculated air on your way over on the plane.

If you are always hiding from every local bug in the Phils, you will never build up any immunity to them.

I have been visiting the Phils and living there for extended periods in the city and province for the past 25 years, and only once had a bad case of the runs. That was on my very first trip.

Boil water for 15 minutes if you're doubtful about its purity, and try to eat more home-cooked food.
Above all, try not to become paranoid about such things. That will really spoil your stay...and be insulting to your hosts.

Good advice