That’s actually a good point, @surfcity. In addition to never drinking the water, and avoiding uncooked veggies,etc., I always take probiotics for at least 10 days before leaving (acidopholous, available at Whole Foods) for a place like India. But I eat the food, both served at home and in restaurants. Since taking probiotics, I haven’t had a traveler’s stomach anywhere in the world.
@Vladeschlutte, on my last trip to Asia (India, Cambodia and Thailand) my credit card was hacked. I was amused to find out it wasn’t hacked in that dangerous India or impoverished Cambodia – but rather at that civilized, safe place that is Norita Airport in Tokyo where I had a layover.
These things can happen everywhere. Granted, some places are riskier than others.