Travel Safety -

She decided to enjoy the fruit right there in the plaza, knowing that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at the airport would likely seize any fresh produce she tried to pack. Even often face strict regulations to prevent the spread of diseases. The Traveler’s Golden Rule

: She only ate fruits she could peel, like bananas and mangoes, to avoid contaminated skins. TRAVEL SAFETY

: She ordered her drinks without ice, knowing that freezing doesn't kill most waterborne bacteria. Packing for the Flight She decided to enjoy the fruit right there

: Even though the greens looked fresh, she avoided raw salads and cut-up fruit platters that might have been washed in unsafe local water. The Traveler’s Golden Rule : She only ate

As she ate, she followed the simple health mantra she’d memorized: . To stay safe from "traveler's diarrhea," she followed these steps:

: She even made sure her hiking boots were clean of any farm soil, which can harbor highly contagious animal diseases like foot-and-mouth.