What're yalls thoughts on stomach parasites? I've gotten them now in both Mexico City and Bangkok. It's frustrating because I used to be so much more adventurous with my travels but now I'm stressed and cautious because of how much I suffered! Taking a trip to Mexico in March again and feeling stressed.

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My mum got really sick whilst in Thailand from a parasite. She went to the local doctor and he said to go and buy a bottle of good quality whisky 🥃. He told her to take small nips and hold the alcohol in the mouth for 30 seconds before swallowing. (Sounds super sketch) … but It actually worked and she felt better by that evening.From google:The enzymes found in the spirit even help to stimulate the stomach enzymes, which help to break down food. Amazingly, whisky can even kill infection-causing bacteria – which no other spirit does. Worth a shot 🤷🏻‍♀️ lol

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Something travelers don’t usually want to hear, but avoid street food. I’m from Mexico City and only take my guests to restaurants. Every time they don’t listen to me and have street food, they get horribly sick 😅

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Avoid soups, drinks with ice, fresh coconuts (not bc of the fruit but because of the machetes), only drink bottled water and be sure to not accidentally get water in your mouth from showering etc., My bf and I are very cautious when we travel and we've never gotten stomach bugs or parasites.

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Brush your teeth with champagne. Drink only champagne.

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When I first started traveling, I found this book to be both entertaining and helpful: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/462583.How_to_Shit_Around_the_WorldIt may be a bit dated now, but I think its advice will hold up.

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