Heat Survival Tips from Namibia, Vietnam, and Andalusia

As Germany faces increasingly hot summers, many are unprepared for extreme temperatures. However, people in Namibia, Vietnam, and Andalusia have generations of experience coping with heat. This article gathers advice from five individuals, including a city guide in Athens and a grandmother in Seville, on how to manage heat through drinking, eating, and daily routines. Despina Savvidou, a city guide for 48 years at the Acropolis, advises drinking water in small sips throughout the day, such as two sips at 10 AM and more at 10:15 AM. The article emphasizes that while Germans often view heat as an emergency, it is a normal part of life in hotter regions. The tips include adjusting meal times, staying hydrated, and modifying daily schedules to avoid peak heat. The article is based on a piece from The Guardian and published in der Freitag, highlighting the need for Germans to learn from these heat-adapted cultures.