On the Fringe #11 Methanol Poisoning and Travel Safety

First and foremost, we send our condolences to the families of those who have lost loved ones in the last week from methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng, Laos. Davescapades is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In this episode, Gav + I talk about a likely case of hospitality gone wrong in Laos. Backpackers from all over the world have been poisoned from drinking a bad batch of local vodka. We share some of our best travel tips for choosing what to eat and drink in a foreign country as well as some other incredibly important travel advice. In a nutshell—if you go abroad (or to an unfamiliar area), control what you can (what you eat and drink, who you meet, how you’ll behave, and where you go) and have a plan to cope with what you can’t (weather, traffic, communication difficulties). Thanks for reading Davescapades! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davescapades.substack.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe