If you take a regular prescription for example blood pressure medicine, bring your prescription paperwork along with your travel papers. If you put your medication in your bag and your bag gets lost or stolen, you can get the prescription refilled. Or if you thought you packed your blood pressure medicine and actually forget to bring it, that prescription form will save you.
Great blog as usual. One thing to note, cruise ships don’t sell diarrhea treatments in their stores. They want you to report to the medical office in case you have nor virus. I picked up some food poisoning and had to suffer through. Now we carry Imodium
Excellent. I would add moleskin to prevent blisters if you plan to do a lot of hiking or walking. I’ve been using it for years and it has kept me going when otherwise I might have had to rest the wound a few days or up to a week which, in the case of a cruise, might mean the rest of your vacation. Love your site. You give excellent and practical advice.
Moleskin is a good one. I prefer using leukotape as it tends to stick better for me but yeah some people aren't used to that much walking, or some people buy new shoes right before the cruise.
Your meds and a laxative. Noxima for sunburns. Takes away the sting. Blistex for cold sores. Chapstick. And surgical masks and gloves if you're really paranoid.
I'll have to see if I can find a dental repair kit. Maybe the local walmart? We also take PH suppositories in case our out-of-routine diet affects us the opposite way.
These are great suggestions. My first cruise I thought to take band aids, sunscreen, sunburn gel and pain relief but I wish I had thought of the allergy relief meds. My niece and I both woke up the second day of the cruise with full blown allergies. The other items would have been a good idea to be safe.
Thanks. Good to Hera you enjoyed. Good tip on the eye shades of course.. I always take them as good to knew it can be dark no matter what's happening outside...
I agree with the dental kit. My husband ended up with a toothache our 2nd day out on a 30 day cruise. While the 1st port was Dutch Harbor, 4 days later, no dentist available. It was 11 days before he was seen by then he was in so much pain, Rx pain medication does work. What worked was acupuncture. Dentistry in other countries may not be ideal, he was seen in Japan, they wanted to start a root canal without Novocain.
Bring 100% essential oils like clove and lavender. Clove for tooth aches and muscle aches. Lavender for headaches and breathing problem. Also, magnesium for constipation, zinc for diarrhea and apple cider vinegar for indigestion, high blood pressure and weight loss. Plus spray bottle of hydrogen peroxide as sanitizer, even replace your hand bottle sanitizer with hydrogen peroxide.
I've been watching several of your videos (originally was going to take a cruise to Hawaii this August, but that changed, of course). I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your tips and always look forward to seeing a new one when the notification comes into my emailbox! Thank you.
There is this electrolyte medication called Hydralyte. it comes in an effervescent tablet form that dissolves in water, and there is also a powdered form as a sachet that you mix into water. these are very very important. if you've got health issues and can't leave your cabin, at least you've got those which will lessen your risk of severe dehydration and you shouldn't have to get treatment at the Medical Centre.
Something that all first aid kits should have is a CPR mask and the knowledge of how to properly perform CPR. They're small, lightweight and easy to carry. If someone has a cardiac issue, their chances of survival get exponentially worse the longer it takes to get them medical aid.
I was 10 minutes into a cruise and chipped a tooth on a hard candy pop (I thought it was a cake pop). I didn't know a dental kit was a thing! Bringing one for sure next time.
Excellent advice as always, Gary. I would also add for cruises longer than a week bring along a course of antibiotics (one that you have tried before). I developed a sinus infection on the third day of a 14 day cruise and would have been miserable had I not started taking them.
Thanks :-) Great tip. I had the same as had some had not used and like you helped as I was on a river cruise and they don't have medical centres and quite a thing to get to see local doctors and helped a lot
Dear Gary: thank you very much for this very interesting, medicine pertaining narration. I thought for some time whether to ask my medical nutritional question or not. Finally decided, that it would be OK and appropriate, as Your channel does address the issues of health of travelers, and also the hygiene and health conditions during the trips, nutrition and, thus, health - salubrious living (in times of odysseys, at least). From January 23, 2019 to January 30th, 2019 I conducted quite an interesting trip to Kumkoy, in Turkey. Although, was not able to visit all the sites I planned. Stayed at the 5 star hotel. During my brief stay in Kumkoy, Turkey I suffered some very uncomfortable sensation pertaining to the intestinal health… pains… even some blood stool, etc.. (Most likely, such malcondition can be called - qualified as the acute hemorrhoid… provoked by what?..). It was quite sleepless and it was very uncomfortable, if not impossible, even to lie on my back. At certain stage I even suspected, that as a practical “joke” someone laced my food or drink with the very finely ground glass (all the symptoms were there), what reportedly the administration of some of the prisons does, but, sure, they don’t make anything like that in 5 star hotels… Do they? Or they don’t?.. With the very many issues the Coca Cola Zero does help, but, alas, not with everything. …According to the historic publicism articles in the Russian Federation - USSR media, some not big secret detention centers in GULAG (not the concentration camps with the thousands and thousands of inmates in Siberia, but the smaller facilities) on the surface looked like the sanatoriums, health improvement facilities, family resorts and deep in the soundproof basements of those facilities a very not holiday like, sadistic activities were taking place… No, of course, I do not think that in this hotel in Kumkoy there is the torture chamber like in the underground bunker of Martin Vanger from “The girl with the dragon tattoo” by Stieg Larsson… but is everything all right with the food and drinks in that hotel??? Probably, some of the readers - participants of this vlog had the similar experiences, the similar health problems, when staying in that hotel in Kumkoy… Then it would be very helpful to learn their experiences, share those experiences and draw the appropriate conclusions regarding what might be really taking place at that hospitality establishment… Gary, I hope, that my commentary and questions would not be undermining Your vlog as they do belong to the sphere of the travel activities. And the theme of the travelers being deliberately poisoned (non lethally, but in the innuendo, health disturbing manner) is the one I am very much interested to learn more about, including, the statistics. …There are, there are some evil doers and they do, they do pick up their victims… I do not want to be such a victim… Gary, please, delete this short epistle of mine, if You would be considering it to be out of place… Thank You very much for Your kind understanding. Some things do really started worrying me quite a lot… The travelers must be staying healthy!
Great video! I do look forward to when these come out. Bit of a medical nut myself, just a few I would add to the list or comments to add. 1. Cough syrups and medications, if you are traveling with children please take children specific medications or ask your doctor about dosages prior to leaving. And take the measuring spoon or cups... Last cruise we went on the 8 year old next door developed a cough strong enough we could hear it though the walls. I had children's cough syrup in my kit (If there is one thing I over pack, its medical...), and his parents thanked me because they do not sell children's medications on board. 2. Sam splint. When we leave the ship I usually put a Sam Splint in my bag. It is a piece of light aluminum coated in foam. Combined with a roll of 3 inch med tape (or duct tape if you are in a pinch) it can be used to splint almost any part of the body. We have used them for ankles and wrists on excursions or coming back from the bars when someone takes a tumble. It can also be cut with a pair of scissors to make small finger splints if you jam or break a finger. 3. I also carry super glue and alcohol prep wipes, for cuts bigger than bandaids, or if you really need to waterproof an open wound. I have also used liquid skin but it doesn't work as well as superglue imo. 4. If you get sick easy or are immuno compromised, I would also suggest medical masks. Amazon has masks with antiviral layer, they come individually wrapped.
Great vlog. I hate being under the weather when I'm traveling and not having any of the medication that I usually take. I have a question for you Gary. Will you be traveling, at any time soon, on that gargantuan river cruise ship, the AMA Magna?
I’ve not got any plans for it. Am curious to try it. Was hoping AmaWaterways might invite me to go and check it out before booking something..! I don’t think I’ll get to go this year as I’ve got a lot already booked. You considering trying it ?
@@tipsfortravellers I would like to try it. But where normal size River boats sometimes can't go up and down the waterways because of the water levels isn't this one going to have a real problem during those times?
Great videos! I know this is not necessarily tied to this video. I am going on an Alaskan cruise and watched your videos. We are doing a land and sea package with Princess. Any suggestions on brand and type of luggage to take for a land and cruise tour. We need to purchase new luggage and would like your opinion.
Please help. On river cruise ships Uniworld, are there steel doors or any wall that are magnetic? I would like to decorate our door or hang magnetic hooks in our cabin
There is only one other item that I pack that didn't make your list, and that is an elastic bandage (we call them ace bandages here in the US). When the ship is swaying back and forth and you have had a little alcohol, it is easy to turn an ankle or sprain a wrist, and having that elastic bandage for compression can really help.
100% essential oils like clove and lavender. Clove for any tooth problem and muscle aches. Lavender for headaches, difficulty of breathing. Bring also magnesium for constipation, zinc for diarrhea and apple cider vinegar for indigestion( add 2 tbsp on glass of water), high blood pressure and weight loss.
While traveling, I always carry some antacidic gel (to buffer your gastric acid's pH) which helps to cope with heartburn caused by unusual spices, too much coffee, wine, or all too ample meals. -- PS: I could not agree more with you on the dental repair kit. Thanks for the tips.
I usually sleep very well on a cruise ship but some folks might benefit from a sleep mask, ear plugs or sleeping pills. Sometimes we bring a white noise machine. It takes up an electric plug but we usually bring a power strip so that's not a problem.
Dental kit definitely. Never travel without one pretty much anywhere not just a cruise. My big one is, I'm pretty much a travelling pharmacy when I go on vacation. Upset stomach, diarrhea, decongestants, full on cold medication, allergy medication, throat drops, cough pills, 2 different kinds of pain relievers, antacids, sleeping pills, and that's even before you get to my prescription medications. The pills cost so little at the local walmart but so much onboard or even in port. Now where I do get a little neurotic about my little travelling pharmacy is I keep each different medication in its own ziploc container (snack size bags work wonders) that way I'm kept organized and sharp things in my luggage dont pierce the foil or heavy things crushing the pills doesnt create a chemistry experiment in my bags.
If you take a regular prescription for example blood pressure medicine, bring your prescription paperwork along with your travel papers. If you put your medication in your bag and your bag gets lost or stolen, you can get the prescription refilled. Or if you thought you packed your blood pressure medicine and actually forget to bring it, that prescription form will save you.
Great blog as usual. One thing to note, cruise ships don’t sell diarrhea treatments in their stores. They want you to report to the medical office in case you have nor virus. I picked up some food poisoning and had to suffer through. Now we carry Imodium
Excellent. I would add moleskin to prevent blisters if you plan to do a lot of hiking or walking. I’ve been using it for years and it has kept me going when otherwise I might have had to rest the wound a few days or up to a week which, in the case of a cruise, might mean the rest of your vacation. Love your site. You give excellent and practical advice.
Thanks for watching, and great to hear you enjoy. Like the tip, I have to try that one..
Moleskin is a good one. I prefer using leukotape as it tends to stick better for me but yeah some people aren't used to that much walking, or some people buy new shoes right before the cruise.
I can't agree more that a dental kit is necessary. It saved my cruise one time when I lost a crown on the first day!
Absolutely. I had the same just as boarding and was a lifesaver....
@@tipsfortravellers I wish I could find that dental kit.
What's the name of a good dental kit?
Your meds and a laxative. Noxima for sunburns. Takes away the sting. Blistex for cold sores. Chapstick. And surgical masks and gloves if you're really paranoid.
I'll have to see if I can find a dental repair kit. Maybe the local walmart? We also take PH suppositories in case our out-of-routine diet affects us the opposite way.
Add anti-acids to the list. I had a bad case of reflux and nothing to take for hours until the medical facility opened.
These are great suggestions. My first cruise I thought to take band aids, sunscreen, sunburn gel and pain relief but I wish I had thought of the allergy relief meds. My niece and I both woke up the second day of the cruise with full blown allergies. The other items would have been a good idea to be safe.
Eye mask if you’re in Scandinavia in the summertime! Land of the Midnight Sun! Portable disposable heat pack for sore muscles! Great video Gary!
Thanks. Good to Hera you enjoyed. Good tip on the eye shades of course.. I always take them as good to knew it can be dark no matter what's happening outside...
I would add some wound seal, or anything with aluminum sulfate to immediately stop bleeding. Even a tourniquet for worse case scenario.
I always pack Prilosec for heartburn and Tylenol for head/body aches. That's about it. Anything I buy if I need it in the shops.
Good idea. If they are the two biggest things that affect or bother then make sure at least they are prepared for :-)
I agree with the dental kit. My husband ended up with a toothache our 2nd day out on a 30 day cruise. While the 1st port was Dutch Harbor, 4 days later, no dentist available. It was 11 days before he was seen by then he was in so much pain, Rx pain medication does work. What worked was acupuncture. Dentistry in other countries may not be ideal, he was seen in Japan, they wanted to start a root canal without Novocain.
Bring 100% essential oils like clove and lavender. Clove for tooth aches and muscle aches. Lavender for headaches and breathing problem.
Also, magnesium for constipation, zinc for diarrhea and apple cider vinegar for indigestion, high blood pressure and weight loss. Plus spray bottle of hydrogen peroxide as sanitizer, even replace your hand bottle sanitizer with hydrogen peroxide.
I always pack my “just in case” case!
I love that term! I ned to borrow that expression if I may, it is great,,,,
Of course! 🙂🙂
Never thought about a dental repair kit. It's now on the list for the next cruise.
A mental repair kit might be helpful too. Bring an extra Xanax and a Vicodin just in case.
I've been watching several of your videos (originally was going to take a cruise to Hawaii this August, but that changed, of course). I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your tips and always look forward to seeing a new one when the notification comes into my emailbox! Thank you.
Hi! Thanks for these kind words. Great to hear. Thanks so much for watching 👍🏻👍🏻
There is this electrolyte medication called Hydralyte. it comes in an effervescent tablet form that dissolves in water, and there is also a powdered form as a sachet that you mix into water. these are very very important. if you've got health issues and can't leave your cabin, at least you've got those which will lessen your risk of severe dehydration and you shouldn't have to get treatment at the Medical Centre.
Something that all first aid kits should have is a CPR mask and the knowledge of how to properly perform CPR. They're small, lightweight and easy to carry. If someone has a cardiac issue, their chances of survival get exponentially worse the longer it takes to get them medical aid.
I always take a bottle of ZZZQuill when I travel. It helps ensure a full night's sleep.
Benedryl works pretty well too.
Amazing amazing video and tips, thanks a lot
I adding this video in my favourite videos as a hint video to come back to it before our next trip 👍☺
I carry a small dental kit in my purse just for everyday. It has SAVED me (twice) on outings where I didn't have access to a drug store.
Great ides, thanks. The wife wrote down all your suggestions alongside me. She gives you a big thumbs up.👍
Awesome to hear :-) Thanks
I was 10 minutes into a cruise and chipped a tooth on a hard candy pop (I thought it was a cake pop). I didn't know a dental kit was a thing! Bringing one for sure next time.
Yes! I’ve had same. Luckily had the kit
This is a good video. It may need to be updated given the current state of the world
Excellent advice as always, Gary. I would also add for cruises longer than a week bring along a course of antibiotics (one that you have tried before). I developed a sinus infection on the third day of a 14 day cruise and would have been miserable had I not started taking them.
Thanks :-) Great tip. I had the same as had some had not used and like you helped as I was on a river cruise and they don't have medical centres and quite a thing to get to see local doctors and helped a lot
Dear Gary: thank you very much for this very interesting, medicine pertaining narration. I thought for some time whether to ask my medical nutritional question or not. Finally decided, that it would be OK and appropriate, as Your channel does address the issues of health of travelers, and also the hygiene and health conditions during the trips, nutrition and, thus, health - salubrious living (in times of odysseys, at least). From January 23, 2019 to January 30th, 2019 I conducted quite an interesting trip to Kumkoy, in Turkey. Although, was not able to visit all the sites I planned. Stayed at the 5 star hotel. During my brief stay in Kumkoy, Turkey I suffered some very uncomfortable sensation pertaining to the intestinal health… pains… even some blood stool, etc.. (Most likely, such malcondition can be called - qualified as the acute hemorrhoid… provoked by what?..). It was quite sleepless and it was very uncomfortable, if not impossible, even to lie on my back. At certain stage I even suspected, that as a practical “joke” someone laced my food or drink with the very finely ground glass (all the symptoms were there), what reportedly the administration of some of the prisons does, but, sure, they don’t make anything like that in 5 star hotels… Do they? Or they don’t?.. With the very many issues the Coca Cola Zero does help, but, alas, not with everything.
…According to the historic publicism articles in the Russian Federation - USSR media, some not big secret detention centers in GULAG (not the concentration camps with the thousands and thousands of inmates in Siberia, but the smaller facilities) on the surface looked like the sanatoriums, health improvement facilities, family resorts and deep in the soundproof basements of those facilities a very not holiday like, sadistic activities were taking place… No, of course, I do not think that in this hotel in Kumkoy there is the torture chamber like in the underground bunker of Martin Vanger from “The girl with the dragon tattoo” by Stieg Larsson… but is everything all right with the food and drinks in that hotel??? Probably, some of the readers - participants of this vlog had the similar experiences, the similar health problems, when staying in that hotel in Kumkoy… Then it would be very helpful to learn their experiences, share those experiences and draw the appropriate conclusions regarding what might be really taking place at that hospitality establishment…
Gary, I hope, that my commentary and questions would not be undermining Your vlog as they do belong to the sphere of the travel activities. And the theme of the travelers being deliberately poisoned (non lethally, but in the innuendo, health disturbing manner) is the one I am very much interested to learn more about, including, the statistics. …There are, there are some evil doers and they do, they do pick up their victims… I do not want to be such a victim… Gary, please, delete this short epistle of mine, if You would be considering it to be out of place… Thank You very much for Your kind understanding. Some things do really started worrying me quite a lot… The travelers must be staying healthy!
I knew that a dental repair kit would be your #1 based off your previous videos
As it should be
I always pack first aid or driving kits
Great video! I do look forward to when these come out.
Bit of a medical nut myself, just a few I would add to the list or comments to add.
1. Cough syrups and medications, if you are traveling with children please take children specific medications or ask your doctor about dosages prior to leaving. And take the measuring spoon or cups... Last cruise we went on the 8 year old next door developed a cough strong enough we could hear it though the walls. I had children's cough syrup in my kit (If there is one thing I over pack, its medical...), and his parents thanked me because they do not sell children's medications on board.
2. Sam splint. When we leave the ship I usually put a Sam Splint in my bag. It is a piece of light aluminum coated in foam. Combined with a roll of 3 inch med tape (or duct tape if you are in a pinch) it can be used to splint almost any part of the body. We have used them for ankles and wrists on excursions or coming back from the bars when someone takes a tumble. It can also be cut with a pair of scissors to make small finger splints if you jam or break a finger.
3. I also carry super glue and alcohol prep wipes, for cuts bigger than bandaids, or if you really need to waterproof an open wound. I have also used liquid skin but it doesn't work as well as superglue imo.
4. If you get sick easy or are immuno compromised, I would also suggest medical masks. Amazon has masks with antiviral layer, they come individually wrapped.
Thanks for watching,. These extra tips are fantastic. Thanks for adding these
Thank you very much, Gary! Certainly, it was very helpful. …And did your toe heal all right?.. You didn’t go to see the doctor afterwards?..
you say the true thank you
Another Great Video Gary. Really good Tips 👍⚓🛳
Great vlog. I hate being under the weather when I'm traveling and not having any of the medication that I usually take. I have a question for you Gary. Will you be traveling, at any time soon, on that gargantuan river cruise ship, the AMA Magna?
I’ve not got any plans for it. Am curious to try it. Was hoping AmaWaterways might invite me to go and check it out before booking something..! I don’t think I’ll get to go this year as I’ve got a lot already booked. You considering trying it ?
@@tipsfortravellers I would like to try it. But where normal size River boats sometimes can't go up and down the waterways because of the water levels isn't this one going to have a real problem during those times?
Great videos! I know this is not necessarily tied to this video. I am going on an Alaskan cruise and watched your videos. We are doing a land and sea package with Princess. Any suggestions on brand and type of luggage to take for a land and cruise tour. We need to purchase new luggage and would like your opinion.
I hope you can explain the cruise ship phoenix reisen
Thanks for this video to help me pack!!
Please help. On river cruise ships Uniworld, are there steel doors or any wall that are magnetic? I would like to decorate our door or hang magnetic hooks in our cabin
I can't remember if the doorway but the walls were..
Thank Gary! Very useful information!
Thanks for watching and great to hear you found it interesting
There is only one other item that I pack that didn't make your list, and that is an elastic bandage (we call them ace bandages here in the US). When the ship is swaying back and forth and you have had a little alcohol, it is easy to turn an ankle or sprain a wrist, and having that elastic bandage for compression can really help.
One can be also using the ace bandages for practicing the swimming strokes, especially, the butterfly ones!
Great tips Gary
Thanks. Much appreciate you watching :-)
Do you have any other first aid tips and things you always take and recommend??
Love your vids- Can you do a top ten video for p&o? I'm an American that just booked a two week trip with them. Would love to hear you perspective.
100% essential oils like clove and lavender. Clove for any tooth problem and muscle aches. Lavender for headaches, difficulty of breathing.
Bring also magnesium for constipation, zinc for diarrhea and apple cider vinegar for indigestion( add 2 tbsp on glass of water), high blood pressure and weight loss.
Thanks for these. Great tips. I haven't used some before and added to my list :-)
While traveling, I always carry some antacidic gel (to buffer your gastric acid's pH) which helps to cope with heartburn caused by unusual spices, too much coffee, wine, or all too ample meals. -- PS: I could not agree more with you on the dental repair kit. Thanks for the tips.
I usually sleep very well on a cruise ship but some folks might benefit from a sleep mask, ear plugs or sleeping pills. Sometimes we bring a white noise machine. It takes up an electric plug but we usually bring a power strip so that's not a problem.
Any suggestions for sea sickness remedies for kids? (pre-teen/tween)
Medicine from the doctor.
Dental kit definitely. Never travel without one pretty much anywhere not just a cruise.
My big one is, I'm pretty much a travelling pharmacy when I go on vacation. Upset stomach, diarrhea, decongestants, full on cold medication, allergy medication, throat drops, cough pills, 2 different kinds of pain relievers, antacids, sleeping pills, and that's even before you get to my prescription medications. The pills cost so little at the local walmart but so much onboard or even in port. Now where I do get a little neurotic about my little travelling pharmacy is I keep each different medication in its own ziploc container (snack size bags work wonders) that way I'm kept organized and sharp things in my luggage dont pierce the foil or heavy things crushing the pills doesnt create a chemistry experiment in my bags.
Thanks for watching and your extra tips and insights. Like how organised you are.
👍🌏🍭
Excellent tips, thank you!