'YOLO' attitude leaving young travellers ill, survey finds

By Filip Stempien
Updated December 16 2016 - 11:18am, first published December 4 2016 - 11:08am
Sophia Brockman (lower right) fell "violently ill" with food poisoning after drinking a Vietnamese iced coffee. Photo: supplied
Sophia Brockman (lower right) fell "violently ill" with food poisoning after drinking a Vietnamese iced coffee. Photo: supplied
Sophia Brockman (left) said she had a "YOLO" attitude during the trip. Photo: supplied
Sophia Brockman (left) said she had a "YOLO" attitude during the trip. Photo: supplied
Travellers are warned not to drink iced drinks in South-East Asia Photo: 123RF
Travellers are warned not to drink iced drinks in South-East Asia Photo: 123RF

Sophia Brockman, 25, knew it was dangerous to consume iced drinks in Vietnam but didn't expect to spend her trip with severe stomach cramps, lying in the fetal position in bed while her friends were on the beach.

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