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Common Travel Problems You Might Not Know About
Travelling is usually associated with fun and relaxation. Lying on the beach and listening to waves lapping on your feet or strolling along the cobbled squares of an ancient city... Any type of holiday brings positive emotions and is believed to be the cure for spleen and depression.
However, there is another side of the coin. Some trips can go perfectly well, but the others can't be as smooth as people predict. Though the situations and circumstances may differ, there are common problems that happen to all travellers eventually.
Today, the number one problem while travelling is losing or stealing your smartphone. Smartphones and other gadgets are playing a crucial part in our everyday life as people store valuable information, passwords, bank account details and other stuff in the memory of their phones. Not to get into trouble, use common sense and keep these things together with all valuables out of plain sight or locked in the safe.
Getting mugged on the streets is another issue that can cause fear and frustration. Unfortunately, muggers and pickpockets are quite common in big cities and popular tourist destinations, so you must be prepared. Keep your things closer to you and avoid crowded places because they are just happy hunting grounds for street criminals. But if you get attacked, don't panic and go to the nearest police station where they give you a Crime Reference Number to claim your insurance.
Running out of money can be a major problem that you will want to avoid. You can never predict what can happen during your trip: emergencies or additional charges can come up unexpectedly. The best advice here is not to put all the eggs in one basket. Always try to have an emergency fund that you don't touch. In case something happens, you will have at least some money to return home.
Travel sickness, jet lag, sunburn, insect biting or food poisoning are different forms of getting sick while travelling. Before you travel, make sure you are prepared for possible reactions of your body: get a first-aid kit, take a good, non-toxic repellent and a pack of toilet paper.
As you can conclude, every problem has a solution. Try to be positive and never let trouble spoil your holidays. Remember that prevention and alertness are the key factors if you want to survive.
\(\boxed{12}\) According to the article, one of the benefits of travelling is...
getting rid of your problems.
distraction from your routine.
changing your location.
changing your emotional state to an optimistic outlook.
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\(\boxed{13}\) There are some travel problems because
not everything can be predicted.
people are not prepared for unexpected things.
people are too confident in themselves.
not all trips go perfectly well.
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\(\boxed{14}\) The best advice to avoid a phone theft is...
to lock it in a bank safe.
to be sensible while having a call.
to keep it in some secret place.
to create a new password.
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\(\boxed{15}\) Muggers are criminals who...
attack careless tourists.
commit crimes only in big cities
grab your bag violently on the streets.
prefer to take their victims to the cleaners.
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\(\boxed{16}\) A Crime Reference Number is necessary to...
come back to your country.
go to the court.
to apply for a money refund.
call the police.
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\(\boxed{17}\) The phrase "not to put all the eggs in one basket" means...
to have separate savings accounts.
not to risk all your money in case of an emergency.
to keep your money in one place.
to have money to come back home.
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\(\boxed{18}\) The traveller needs a non-toxic repellent to prevent...
jet-lag.
food poisoning.
sunburn.
insect biting.
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