I've been to nearly 90 countries and never skip the street food. Here's how I avoid food poisoning while traveling abroad.

The author often eats street food while traveling and follows simple rules to avoid food poisoning. Courtesy of Jamie Davis Smith I travel often and have been to over 90 countries. While abroad. I follow simple rules to avoid food poisoning. I'm very cautious with water, eat what locals eat, and ask for food hot off the grill. I've traveled to almost 90 countries around the world, including Peru, Austria, Egypt, India, and many, many more. I often travel with my kids, and believe that one of the best parts of travel is trying local food and breaking bread with the locals — including, and perhaps especially, street food. For the most part, I have been able to avoid food poisoning while traveling by following simple rules I've gathered over the years from my doctors, travelers' health clinics, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).