How to avoid stomach trouble when you travel

Here are tips for preventing stomach discomfort and motion sickness on trips

- RUFFIN PREVOST

WE'VE ALL encountered that traveller with an iron stomach — the one who never gets queasy, much less sick, even after slurping down lukewarm oysters at a street stall, or who can effortlessly endure rough seas and twisty roads.

But for the rest of us, gut problems can complicate, even ruin, an otherwise enjoyable trip. Fortunately, a little research, planning and preparation before travel can significantly reduce your risk of gastrointestinal distress. Here are some tips.

Know your gut: