International trips needs a lot of careful planning so that you will not end up in a jail cell just because you were not aware of the laws there. Aside from observing the local laws, you might as well observe proper behavior during your travel when you are airborne, or when you have reached the hotel that you are going to stay at.
- Food poisoning - this is happens all the time with travelers, especially when they try out street food that they are not used to. When you experience food poisoning, go to the nearest local pharmacy and ask for any drug based on loperamide such as Imodium in order to prevent hydration. Seek medical treatment afterwards if the symptoms persist such as dizziness and dry mouth. You should avoid eating any solid foods as this will only irritate your stomach more than it can heal. Start with a soft diet such as liquids fortified with electrolyte like coconut water then go to ice and bananas. You may have to expect the poisoning to subside in around 2 to 4 days.
- Tight flights - when you are arrange into a very tight flight connection, you will need to ask during check in to have you seated in front of the cabin or when it is fully booked and you can no longer change seats, you can ask the flight attendants to have you seated there. Just run straight to the gate to your connection, even if is already past beyond departure time. Do not feel disappointed or despair over your missed flight. You are not the only one who is suffering with tight connecting flights and schedules. If possible, never book to a connecting flight that has little time for you to go to your next flight. Doing so is unrealistic and will just be a waste of your money.
- When you made a damage in your hotel room, assess the situation. You will need to remind the hotel's manager about what happened. Do not assume that you can walk away from this kind of situation. If the damage you have dealt is a major one, you may be responsible for the repairs and the lost revenue.
Although it is not a healthy way to expect the bad things to happen always, whenever a bad situation arises, always face it with a calm mind. You will be able to find your way out of it.