Quite a few people(including me) going to Egypt have taken Acidophilus tablets from Holland and Barrett to stop stomach problems.
They are taken 1 week before you go and while you are on holiday.They are strawberry flavoured and chewable and are on offer at the moment.
On of the best examples of how things should be can be found at Soumyen's restaurant on the Calangute/Candolim border opposite the Hindu Temple. Soumyen used to be the chef at after 7.
I am not saying that there arn't any cases of food poisoning etc, but a lot of problems are caused bty over indulgence
x lassi
ps- my tip is drink some lassi every day.
Souymens is on my list of must places to eat on our next visit!!
Perhaps another good way to avoid stomach problems is to eat at places recommended by other H/Ters!!
I made sure i drank pleanty of BOTTLED water and i took some things in a sachet that kept your body hydrated and kept all the minerals in (as i tend not to eat after the first few days)..
A relative of mine got it bad, Personally i think it was because he drank their beer, in little bits its fine, but drinking lots all of the time does generally make you ill..
Good luck && have a nice time!
Jade
Very good advice Jade.
I think that "Travellers Diahorrea" may be one thing but 'two ended' sickness is more like food poisoning to me. From experience I know the difference. I've eaten in places in villages where I thought 'this is going to be the place I get something'... and not, usually it can be the opposite where you get the dodgy 'western' meal in an upmarket resort.
Neil I called it travellers diahorria because this is what it is commonly know as - not many people actually call it food poisoning - which it is. I recall your experiences which you wrote about last year - not very nice if I remember correctly.
Anyone who has walked the beach from Baga to Candolim will have seen how "foamy" the sea is where there are more tourists, it doesn,t take a degree to work out why.
Gaz
I have to say that all four of us have been going for many years and always drink the local beer daily and have never had any problems. The only times one of our family got bad, she had eaten salad, and left it too long before she went to the doctors. The longer you leave it, the more dehydrated you get and the longer it takes to get rid of. We found the Yellow bombs from the chemist great - but it's always best to go and see them as soon as you get ill.
I'd rather have the stuff ready than be caught short and have to go out shopping whilst suffering!!!!
Anyone who has walked the beach from Baga to Candolim will have seen how "foamy" the sea is where there are more tourists
Baga especially 'FOAMY'.
chilly
They always put on the most fantastic spread, including salad just for us, never ever had a problem, food is some of the best we have tasted.
There is so much glycerine in the local beer, its enough to cause the 'tummy upset' if drinking in excess!!
The sun well lets face it we aren't used to it ......!!? Well not if you live in the UK
Which brings us back to the bottle of water to rehydrate.
Enjoy your holiday. jan x
Remember to use the hand wash every time you handle money. Have a great holiday :
I was starting the day with a healthy drink.
But realisticly the chances of getting it are slim, take the same precautions at home, you know what your body can tolerate, drink only bottled water and my number one tip ......................................
forget it and enjoy yourself!
ENJOY..........
How nice that the first shop you should visit on your holiday to Calangute is the chemist to get your fix for when you get FOOD POISIONING- not a nice thought.
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