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| smoothly and therefore be a lot more enjoyable | | | | traveled. Don't have anything on your person or in |
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| collection of some of the most important | | | | airport. When you are on the plane, pay attention |
| adventure travel tips from experienced travelers. | | | | to instructions about filling out the visa forms for |
| Things To Do Before You Go: | | | | the country you are entering. If you do not fill out |
| It is important to do some research on the | | | | the document on the plane, you could be charged |
| country that you will be traveling to. Are there | | | | a fee for completing one when you arrive at the |
| things that you should be aware of before going | | | | airport. It is also a good idea to have some |
| to the country? For example knowing a little bit | | | | American one-dollar bills on hand for tiping when |
| about the history, culture and political climate of | | | | you go through the airport. |
| the country you will be traveling in can not only | | | | When you get there: adventure travel tips from |
| help you stay safe it can also improve your | | | | veteran travelers urge other tourists to use |
| enjoyment and knowledge of the trip. Also before | | | | common sense. Remember, you are in another |
| going you will want to clearly find out what | | | | country. People do many things differently from |
| important documents you will need to take to | | | | what you are accustomed to. You have a right as |
| travel. Will you need a passport for example? It | | | | a guest to be treated well, but you also have a |
| can also be a good idea to find out the number | | | | responsibility as a guest to behave well. |
| and location of your countries consulate or | | | | Remember, if you are tempted to buy or use |
| embassy before going. This can again be a good | | | | illegal drugs, that the laws in the country you are |
| extra safety measure. | | | | visiting are not necessarily the same as those of |
| Are You Covered? | | | | your own country. Foreign jails can be extremely |
| One of the most important things to research | | | | unpleasant, and your family might have to spend |
| before going on a trip is medical information. You | | | | a lot of money to get you home. |
| will want to know if your medical insurance will | | | | Just a few more adventure travel tips: stolen |
| cover you and if so what the procedures are if | | | | passports are worth a lot of money on the black |
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| for payment with your medical insurance | | | | lettuce or other vegetables or fruits. In some |
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| you for any medical expense and if so what | | | | you are dealing with if you rent a vehicle. |
| documentation will you need to get the | | | | Disreputable rental operators have been known to |
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| sure you have fund that are easily accessible in a | | | | the renter for the cost of the vehicle. At night, |
| medical emergency. | | | | keep away from dark, unfamiliar places. Being |
| When You Go | | | | safe means being smart. |