Traveling around the world is indeed desirable, but various factors in reality also need to be carefully considered. Before departing, it is necessary to understand the risks you may encounter during your trip.

The first risk is airfare

We often have to face various changes during travel, and the unexpected situation of air tickets is sometimes beyond our control. It is necessary to include such accidents in the plan in advance.

Cross-border travel also needs to pay attention to the time difference. Don’t rely entirely on mobile phone time, some devices may not automatically recognize the adjustment of daylight saving time and winter time.

It is usually recommended to arrive at the airport two hours in advance for international flights. If you are in an unfamiliar foreign country, it is recommended to reserve a longer time. After all, the local traffic situation is unpredictable, and it is better to be early than late, not to mention that some airports have strict security checks and long queues.

The second risk is visas

Travel around the world requires visas for some destination countries in advance. In some places, the ground pick-up staff will verify the visa and may not be released if you do not hold it.

Some customs offices are not familiar with the requirements of transit visas, so it is best to prepare the relevant visa terms before traveling. When purchasing a transit ticket, be sure to confirm whether you need to apply for a transit visa.

If the area you go to is less developed, you may encounter customs officers asking for bribes.

I have seen with my own eyes that in order to save time, some tour guides will tell the tour members in advance to put money in their passports and call it “tips”.

But as long as you hold a valid visa, you don’t have to pay any extra fees at all!

The third risk is traffic

Try to choose a safe mode of transportation when traveling abroad: for example, when there are large passenger planes, avoid taking small planes; When using local transportation, give preference to large companies with good reputation.

There are usually many bus companies operating on popular travel routes, so it is recommended to choose larger operators as much as possible.

Generally speaking, the more economically backward the area is, the more it is necessary to choose the services of well-known companies.

If you take a taxi, you can also pay attention to the vehicle in better condition-usually it means that the driver takes more care of the vehicle and the driving style may be safer.

Don’t cross the road abroad, which is not only related to safety, but also may face fines, which is a double guarantee for your own finances and health.

The fourth risk is getting sick

Long-distance travel is easy to get acclimatized, so be sure to prepare a personal medical kit before starting to travel around the world.

When preparing commonly used drugs, you need to check which drugs are prohibited from being brought into the country, and try to consider them thoroughly. It is better to be prepared than not to be used, and to be unavailable than not to be prepared.

Drugs in some overseas areas are expensive and may not be symptomatic. Medicines are the last item in luggage that should be streamlined and must be prepared in advance!

If you are sick abroad, you can consult the pharmacy first. Usually, public hospitals have lower costs, but they may need to wait in line and may not be able to see a doctor in time.

Proper exercise before a long journey is also a protection for one’s own health.

The fifth risk is theft

Overseas travel is not as popular as domestic electronic payment, and cash is often needed. In addition to preparing bank cards, you also need to prepare an appropriate amount of cash.

Not all regions have perfect network conditions, especially when going to some underdeveloped destinations, having enough cash around can provide basic security.

But this also brings up another problem: Your belongings may be targeted by people with ulterior motives.