Wow, so sad to hear about your officemate in college. That is truly the power of activated charcoal. Yes, there is a version you can use and it does come in handy when you’ve eaten something questionable. Thanks for sharing that story.

You are most welcome, Linda. Happy you picked up new tips and resources like activated charcoal before your next SE Asia trip. Looking for children and the elderly is our biggest tip when selecting where to eat local. Love ginger and it’s great to eat it all around in Southeast Asia. Safe travels on your next travels and eat local, and safely. Cheers.

Don’t fear street food, Danik. The best advice is to follow these tips to ensure a delicious time. Hope your travels take you to Thailand soon 🙂 Cheers.

You are most welcome, Carol. Glad you found the tips and resources helpful 🙂

That’s an interesting perspective that street food can cause illness later in life. Where does that come from? Many street food stalls and vendors, especially in Southeast Asia are much older and they seem to either cook or enjoy street food, and appear to be in good health. Don’t let fear stop you from enjoying good street food, following the tips provided 🙂 Cheers, Robert

Street food is the best, but you do need to watch the environment closely. So sorry to hear about your husband and the amoebas. End of day or end of lunch period is never a good idea. Go early, eat when the locals are eating and you’ll be better off. Carrying some activated charcoal on your next travels and you’ll be safer 🙂

Completely understand your hesitation Lisa about street food. As long as you are weary of your surroundings and you apply these tips, you’ll be good to go 🙂 Activated charcoal and ginger are two great preventative items to have with you. Cheers.

That’s really interesting Claire. There is no “safe” space for food – be it on the street or in a “proper” restaurant. If you apply these tips, you’ll likely enjoy your food safely no matter where you choose to eat. Having activated charcoal, though is great for peace of mind 🙂 Cheers.

So glad you enjoyed the article. Don’t let fear stop you from enjoying tasty local and street food. Apply these tips and you’ll have a delicious time. Thanks for stopping by.

Perfect, Hannah. So glad you enjoyed the article and the tips. You’ll not regret having the Activated Charcoal with you. It will provide the peace of mind you need on your travels. Separating the money from the food is critical to avoid contamination. Unfortunately, it is not always practiced. Thanks for stopping by.