Practical travel advice for life phases after thirty forty and fifty
Carry a condensed medical kit: 7-day pill organizer, printed prescriptions plus photocopies, single-sheet medication list with generic names, digital thermometer, ibuprofen 200 mg x20, paracetamol 500 mg x20, cetirizine 10 mg x10, oral rehydration salts x6, adhesive bandages x12, sterile gauze x4, small scissors; keep all meds in original packaging inside a waterproof pouch. Purchase annual health insurance with emergency medical coverage minimum $100,000, evacuation coverage $250,000, trip cancellation coverage $5,000. If chronic conditions exist, obtain pre-approval letters from prescribing clinicians; bring glucose meter, extra test strips, insulin supply covering 14 days; maintain cold chain with an insulated cooler pack plus cold packs rated 0–8°C. Select flights with at least 32 inches seat pitch when possible; choose aisle seats if regular movement is required; avoid connections under 90 minutes; prefer direct crossings of two or more time zones. Reserve seats at booking; confirm seat maps 24–48 hours prior to departure…