What can go wrong in a trip?

10 common travel problems and their solutions
  • Getting lost. Some people have fantastic spatial awareness, others not so much, but most people have got lost at least once in their life. ...
  • Getting mugged. ...
  • Losing your phone. ...
  • Getting sick. ...
  • Not speaking the language. ...
  • Loneliness. ...
  • Running out of money. ...
  • Missing a flight.




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Common travel mistakes
  • Overpacking. ...
  • Dining close to major tourist attractions. ...
  • Carrying valuables. ...
  • Creating an overambitious itinerary. ...
  • Underestimating time required for security. ...
  • Booking flights too close together. ...
  • Not having the correct visa. ...
  • Forgetting to inform your bank about your trip.


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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among travelers abroad, accounting for nearly 50 percent of all deaths and the most deaths in travelers older than 55 years of age.

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Common travel-related illnesses include:
  • Diarrheal disease. Most travel-related diarrheal diseases are acquired by consuming contaminated water and food.
  • Hepatitis A. ...
  • Malaria. ...
  • Dengue fever. ...
  • Parasitic infections. ...
  • Tuberculosis. ...
  • Typhoid fever. ...
  • Yellow fever.


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Phone charger… This is first on the list for a reason — because it's SO easy to forget! You will want to charge your phone before your trip, and chances are you'll leave the charging cord plugged into the power socket and walk out of the house without it. Leave yourself a reminder note just in case.

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