Things to do when traveling on hot days

One of the many factors that can affect your travel plans is the weather. If you keep up with the weather and postpone your trip when the weather turns bad, there’s nothing to worry about. But what if you don’t keep up with the weather and you get caught in a heatwave?

Apply the following suggestions to somewhat limit the impact of the heat, ensuring a fun trip.

Wear appropriate clothing

Clothing when traveling in hot weather should be cool but not too revealing to protect the skin from the sun. Photo: Glitter Guide

Choose light, airy clothing to allow sweat to evaporate and dry quickly. Always wear a wide-brimmed hat to avoid direct sunlight on your head and neck.

Cool your head and neck by wrapping a thick, slightly damp towel around your neck. This may not cool you completely, but it will help you feel more comfortable.

Always wear sunscreen when going out.

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Whether you are a man or a woman, a tube of sunscreen is always a must for summer travel. Whether you are at the beach, visiting historical sites or parks, the harsh sunlight and high temperatures there can still affect your skin.

Choose a sunscreen that suits your skin, with a minimum SPF of 15 or 30 depending on whether the place you are going to is sunny or not.

Drink plenty of water

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In hot weather, the body will sweat a lot to regulate and cool down. If you do not rehydrate, this process will be limited and make you feel hotter.

Therefore, always carry a bottle of clean filtered water or mineral water with you to ensure adequate hydration for your body.

Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink water, but don't drink too much either, as this can lead to "water poisoning."

Don't stay in the sun too long.

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Sometimes you arrive at a tourist destination around noon, it is quite sunny but because of your eagerness to visit, you are willing to brave the midday sun to get there. That is absolutely not recommended. Because standing too long at the hottest time of the day (from 11am to 3pm) can cause you to have heat stroke.

At this time, you should stay in the shade to cool down your body. Instead of visiting the outdoors, visit a museum, watch a movie, go to a restaurant or do any indoor activity to avoid the harsh sunlight.

An equally important thing is to equip yourself with timely first aid knowledge when you get sick during the hot season.

If you experience symptoms of heat stroke such as cramps, rapid pulse, pale skin, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms, move to a shady location immediately.

You need to lie down and loosen your clothes, cover yourself with a towel or damp clothes to cool down and seek medical help.