Comments on: Water – Water – Water

By: A-Z of Family Travel

A-Z of Family Travel — Thu, 01 May 2014 21:33:49 +0000

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By: SJ @ Chasing the Donkey

SJ @ Chasing the Donkey — Thu, 01 May 2014 00:00:15 +0000

That whole thing of paying for the loo in Europe threw me the first few times, now I always have a few loose coins in my jacket/purse!

By: jenny@atasteoftravel

jenny@atasteoftravel — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 12:39:42 +0000

Great advice. I aways carry hand sanitizer, especially in India…it’s a life saver. Anabel’s tip about keeping fit for those squat loos is a good one as well!

By: Corinne

Corinne — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 09:01:13 +0000

Yes, tissues in all areas of the world is a must. In Germany, their pools are amazing. You do not have to go to a full on water park. Many of the town pools have wave pools, kiddie pools withe islands and such, and they are all clean and fun!

By: Ann

Ann — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 06:34:18 +0000

Good point on the tissues actually. I don’t think as much about it now since I always have something on me because of the kids, but you’re absolutely right.

By: Rhonda Albom

Rhonda Albom — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 06:21:38 +0000

I love this post! Brilliant advice, clear and concise. The only thing we do differently is we ALWAYS carry tissues. After countries like Malaysia with the “hose” or Morocco with the bucket and water scoop, we just don’t take that gamble. Even in New Zealand we generally have tissue, and ALWAYS in America too.

By: Calli

Calli — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 17:50:49 +0000

Great post Ann, you covered all the bases. Sometimes we don’t want to think about it but knowing where the nearest clean and/or free bathroom is can be a lifesaver 🙂

By: Jean | Holy Smithereens

Jean | Holy Smithereens — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 14:21:43 +0000

Great tip on Water , Ann! In Asia , I also make it a point to only drink bottled water (whereas say in Australia or the US I can drink from tap). And yes, definitely BYO toilet paper / sanitizer 🙂

By: Anabel

Anabel — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 07:54:04 +0000

Totally empathise with all of these, except possibly the second. After catching a verruca from communal bathing I’ve been rather put off pools.

Rain – I’m from Scotland! We can do that. In fact, I feel very uneasy whe abroad in less wet places, and it takes me a few days to wean myself off carrying a rain jacket or umberella.
Hydration – The one I am most likely to forget, and then feel the bad effects.
Public conveniences – change not always required in Europe, but in general it’s a good tip to have some. Not been to France for a while, so not sure if you still encounter squatties. Very popular in Asia though – keep fit, because you wouldn’t want to put your hand down or topple over!