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Summer travel often leads to digestive issues due to unfamiliar food, water, hygiene, and changes in routine. The most common problem is traveler's diarrhea, affecting 30-70% of travelers, caused by contaminated food or water. Constipation is another frequent issue, often stemming from changes in routine, diet, and mobility. Other problems include changes in bowel habits, gas, bloating, indigestion, and exacerbation of existing conditions like IBS. To avoid these issues, maintain a consistent dietary routine, hydrate well, eat balanced meals, and limit alcohol and caffeine. Prepare a travel toolkit including fiber supplements, probiotics, and medications. Avoid raw or undercooked meats, seafood, pre-peeled produce, and untreated water and ice. Eat well-cooked, hot food and wash hands frequently.

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On the eve of his 30th birthday, Bobby Bolton found himself at rock bottom: a failed relationship, a crumbling business, and a few hundred pounds in the bank. Living in a dilapidated caravan, he felt isolated and lost. A chance encounter at a pub, however, sparked an incredible transformation. Inspired by a couple embarking on their own family expedition, Bolton sold his possessions, bought a truck, and set off on a journey across three continents, 53 countries, and over 42,000 miles. Along the way, he gained over 380,000 Instagram followers, found love with his fiancée, Marie Deleval, and discovered a new purpose as an overlander. His experiences, filled with both thrilling adventures and terrifying encounters (including being held at gunpoint by the Taliban), are chronicled in his new book, "Truck It!" The book details their journey, the challenges they faced, and how they overcame them, highlighting the power of optimism and resilience. Bolton's story is a testament to the transformative power of travel and the ability to reinvent oneself, no matter how dire the circumstances.