To fully enjoy the April 30 - May 1 holiday and the vibrant summer days while still protecting your health in the best way under the harsh sun, equipping yourself with basic knowledge is extremely important. This knowledge will help your body stay cool, your mind alert, and full of energy, thereby bringing a safe, comfortable, and memorable summer vacation. Below are some seemingly simple but extremely effective tips, acting as a "pocket guide" to help you confidently explore every experience without worrying about the negative effects of the weather.
Proactively check the weather before each trip
The first and most important step to a smooth summer trip is to thoroughly update weather information before setting foot on any destination. This not only helps you have an overview of the climate conditions but also allows you to make wise decisions in choosing a tourist destination. Prioritizing places with cool, pleasant climates will help you avoid the hot and humid weather.
Checking the weather helps you consider and choose the coolest climate among your destinations to avoid the heat.
Moreover, knowing the weather every day will help you plan your entertainment scientifically and reasonably. Make the most of the coolest time of the day, usually early in the morning when the sun is still mild and late in the afternoon when the heat has somewhat subsided. Avoid outdoor activities between 10am and 3pm, when UV rays and temperatures are at their peak. Instead, you can spend this time resting, relaxing in open spaces or participating in indoor activities.
In addition, visitors can plan their entertainment according to weather conditions.
Knowing the weather information also helps you prepare appropriate clothing for each different location. Don't forget to bring cool, sweat-absorbent clothes, as well as prepare personal medicine and spare clothes in case you have to move a lot, sweat easily or participate in water activities.
Avoid direct sunlight
Playing and being active in direct sunlight at high intensity for a long period of time can quickly lead to severe dehydration, body exhaustion and a high risk of heatstroke. To protect your health in the best way, always be aware of limiting the time spent in the hot sun as much as possible.
To protect health, visitors should limit long-term activities under the hot sun.
Take every opportunity to seek shade and shelter when participating in outdoor activities. Spend more time resting in rooms with fresh air, and use air conditioning appropriately to cool the body.
However, it is important to note that you should not adjust the air conditioner temperature too low, and avoid sudden changes in the ambient temperature, as this can cause negative health effects, such as catching a cold or heat stroke. In addition, wearing personal protective equipment such as wearing a wide-brimmed hat to cover your face and neck, wearing sunglasses to protect your eyes from UV rays, and carrying a light jacket are also effective measures to help you avoid skin burns when playing outdoors.
Tourists should apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going out and reapply regularly after 2-3 days.
An indispensable "weapon" in your summer travel luggage is sunscreen. Apply sunscreen with an appropriate SPF to all skin areas exposed to the sun at least 30 minutes before going out, and don't forget to reapply regularly every 2-3 hours, especially after swimming or sweating a lot. In addition, you can increase the feeling of coolness and provide moisture to your skin by using a compact handheld fan, osvezaющий mineral spray and applying a mild moisturizer.
"Recharge" continuously by drinking enough water
Hot weather, high temperature and humidity will make your body sweat more, leading to the risk of rapid dehydration. However, a worrying fact is that many people tend to limit their water intake when traveling to avoid having to go to the toilet frequently during travel and entertainment. This is a completely wrong habit, because lack of water will make the body tired, muscle aches due to electrolyte imbalance.
If you cannot replenish water continuously throughout the trip, make sure you drink enough water before starting activities such as swimming, hiking, mountain climbing... Besides drinking filtered water, you can also supplement vitamins and minerals for your body by enjoying fresh fruit juices, mineral water and increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables during your trip.
Be careful and knowledgeable when playing in the water
During the hot summer days, immersing yourself in the cool, clear water is an extremely refreshing experience and is loved by many people. However, to ensure absolute safety, you need to pay special attention to observe and choose suitable places to play and cool off.
On hot days, immersing yourself in cool water is a favorite activity of many people, especially when summer is approaching.
Stay away from dangerous deep waters, areas with strong currents or whirlpools to avoid the risk of drowning. Only swim at beaches or authorized areas and follow the instructions of the lifeguards.
However, visitors should pay attention to observe and choose suitable places to play and bathe.
In addition, swimming in the sea for too long can also lead to unwanted situations such as heatstroke or cramps. Therefore, do not be subjective and do not have too much fun to the point of exhaustion. Always bring a life jacket when participating in underwater activities, especially in rivers, lakes... to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you.
