Travelling to a new country can be exciting as well a little intimidating especially if you are travelling to a country where English is not widely spoken and you don't know the local dialect. Being adventurous and taking on the challenges a new country will present is all good but not so much when it comes to medical emergencies. If you suffer from say constipation or an allergic reaction trying to locate a pharmacy can be time-consuming. Then there are places where you need a prescription for practically for every kind of medicine which are usually available over the counter