How to Prep for Visiting a Third World Country
| March 14, 2016
4. Prepare for Your Diet
I had a friend who was accustomed to drinking one Coke every morning instead of coffee or tea. When we were preparing to go abroad, she would wean herself off her Coke about a week in advance. That way, by the time we’d left she would be mostly past the caffeine headaches and withdrawal crankiness.
Now, many countries (even ones like Afghanistan) have Coke products these days. But it might not be easy to access the drinks or food you generally like to enjoy. If you’re unsure you’ll be able to maintain a certain habit of drinking or eating while you’re away from home, it isn’t a bad idea to cut back before you go.
Alyssa Hollingsworth / Own Work
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