Hi.
I am visiting Goa for the first time in November. We have arranged a guide but can anyone give me any tips on eating out or just general advice please οΏ½οΏ½
My immunity to the local bugs might be a bit more robust than the average Brit, but I have not had any issues travelling back home the past 15 years. And neither does our child (he cant claim my immunity I guess).
You will commonly find hawkers selling fried food. If you stick to the points below, you can safely eat them. Generally local food tastes great.
Eat what you fancy and from where you fancy, AS LONG AS
1. Its freshly cooked and hot
2. Avoid chutneys (as they are generally freshly ground and generally not cooked).
3. Avoid ice cubes (unless you are staying with someone local as most usually boil the water /filter before freezing)
4. If you get a cold drink (bottle/can), clean the top with a clean tissue before drinking it. Quite often, cold drinks are kept in cold water and ice to keep them cold (practical to get around power cuts).
5. Try to drink boiled or filtered water (or bottled water from a decent looking shop if you cant - Avoid getting "mineral water" from hawkers - Dell Boy might be mythical character here, but has always been alive and kicking there).
6. If you have the tummy runs, add salt to your diet (either water or buttermilk with salt or rice+curd+salt). Try to have this atleast 3-4 times a day. Apart from replenishing the salt you loose, it reduces the duration of symptoms.
These are practical tips I give my child every time we visit. And dont forget to enjoy your trip. If you do get a tummy bug, remember, you are better placed for the next trip
Have fun.
Jaysan.