Last Updated on January 7, 2021
Drinking The Tap Water
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Tap water is mostly well processed and filtered, yet in poor countries and suspicious destinations, that is not quite real. Many travelers end up in the ER for consuming expired foods or drinking contaminated tap water.
The locals may drink tap water, yet experience neither poisoning nor critical health issues. Their immune systems developed their own ways to shield their bodies from contamination and infections.
However, as a foreigner, your body is still trying to decode and adapt to the new environment and climate. Tap water may contain bacteria which can attack your system, causing serious health issues. What is recommended is buying mineral water instead. It is safer.
Eating at major tourist sites or somewhere near them
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Hotels on independent hotel booking sites may, sometimes, skip the provision of details concerning the meals to be served. It does happen sometimes, although it is rare. At any rate, you have to plan where you are going to have your lunches and dinners.
Even when you start touring your destinations to see its significant historical sites, don’t even think about having a meal somewhere near them unless you are a millionaire. It is interesting to try the local cuisine, but not to the extent of paying hundreds of dollars for one dish.
Restaurants located near major tourist sites tend to be overpriced. Try to contact a friend of yours who has been in your shoes before or even ask a local person. You may be guided to places where you can enjoy a tasty local dish at a reasonable price.
Using credit card instead of cash
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Here is an interesting fact that many travelers are not aware of: using a prepaid visa card overseas is beneficial. You can be granted great rewards if you spend money abroad, using your credit card.
In fact, you may be offered 3 air miles for every $1 you have spent overseas thanks to the Standard Chartered Visa Infinite Card. This is regarded as the highest mile award that someone can ever get.
