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Everyone loves an adventure. Travel tips can help you to guarantee that your adventure will not be a misadventure, or a disaster. Here are a few adventure travel tips from people who are expert travelers.

Before your travel, it's a good idea to study the country of your destination. Is there anything about the political events in the country that you need to be aware of? Do you need a passport to visit the country? Maybe it would be a great idea to carry the phone number of your country's embassy or consulate, just in case of a problem.

Are you insured medically? This is one of the most important adventure travel tips that you must be mindful of, because illnesses and accidents do happen. In some countries, usually in the Third World, medical treatment is not available unless you can pay for it. You could be treated at a hospital, and need to remain admitted until the bill is paid. This does really happen in foreign countries. Make sure that you are aware of what exactly your current health care policy covers. Does the insurance company pay up front, or do you have to pay and then get reimbursed later? If it is at all doable, be sure you have funds available to solve an emergency.

When you are packed and ready to travel, be aware of security directives that are now necessary for air travel. Don't have anything on your person or in your carry-on that could be taken away at the airport. When you are inside the plane, listen to instructions about completing the visa papers for the country of your destination. If you fail to fill out the form on the plane, you could be penalized for completing one when you arrive at the airport. It is also a good practice to have some US dollars on hand for tipping as you go through the terminus.

More veteran adventurers will advise other adventure travelers to be mindful of the fact that they are in a foreign land, which more than likely has radical habits, different rules and a alternative legal system. Obey their laws, be affable and be reasonable at all times. Don't buy drugs of any kind and if you need your own prescribed meds, you must hold authorized documentation from your medical practitioner.

Never drink tap water, especially overseas. Many other places are without clean water system, potable drinking water must be obtained from a water filtration station or from bottled supplies, sold at stores and hotels. Do not use tap water for gargling or preparing foods, as the bacteria levels in tap water in some overseas places is so high that even a small dose can make people very ill.

Finally, just a couple of necessary points to bear in mind. Guard your identity by keeping your personal papers and travel documents safely stored. Be wary of hawkers, peddlers and people touting for services. If you need to be out after dark go in pairs and keep to well lighted areas.

By adhering to these essential adventure travel tips you will thoroughly enjoy your holiday and arrive home safely.