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It is not uncommon to get sick when you travel - after all, by exposing yourself to new places and experiences, you also expose yourself to some unknown germs . Drinking contaminated water is one of the fastest ways to end up under the weather, and in many places in the world (parts of the United States included), you can get this contaminated directly from the tap.

This is why, if you hope to avoid serious gastrointestinal symptoms during your next vacation, it is best to read the food safety and water guidelines for your specific destination before packing your bags. In the meantime, read the rest to find out how the centers for disease control and prevention (CDC) decompose the regions in which tap water is and No considered to be safe to drink.

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You should avoid drinking tap water in most countries of the world.

You might be shocked to learn that when you travel, you should avoid drinking tap water in the vast majority of destinations - at least according to a recent infographic Made by DIGG , based on the opinions of the CDC and the Yale environmental performance index, "which assesses and monitors the global quality of water". AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

However, as an article in Globehunters explained previously , this does not necessarily mean that water is "dangerous or polluted, just as a tourist, your body will not be used to water in this area".

So few countries have been spared the warning, it is easier to list the countries in which you can Drink the water than those where you cannot, depending on the recommendations of the CDC.

The United States, Canada, a large part of Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand are all considered safe places to drink tap water if you come from the United States.

However, infographic implies that travelers should avoid tap water throughout Asia except Japan and South Korea, all of South America in addition to Chile and all Central America except Costa Rica . Likewise, most of the Middle East - according to Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia - came with water warnings, just like the whole continent of Africa.

Every time you plan a trip It is a good idea to check the recommendations of your specific travel destination. However, even if the water is considered dangerous to drink directly from the tap, you may be able to drink it if it has been properly treated.

"In most developing countries, you should Avoid drinking tap water (and fountain drinks mixed with tap water) unless you know that tap water has been boiled, filtered or chemically treated with chlorine or iodine to disinfect it, "writes Harvard Health Publishing .

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It is the safest way to stay hydrated while traveling.

Govering to prepacké drinks is your surest bet to prevent a major misstep when traveling abroad.

"Sealing drinks, including water, juice and soda, are generally safe," notes Harvard experts. "Softery drinks are the safest because the presence of bubbles indicates that the bottle or the box has been properly sealed."

Do not forget - if you pour a bottled drink on the ice, you can always be at increased risks. "Ice is generally made from tap water and should be avoided in all drinks," said Harvard experts. "Even in mixed drinks, the alcohol content may not be high enough to kill bacteria in the ice; order these neat drinks or directly rather than on the rocks."

They also suggest using bottled water to brush your teeth in areas where tap water is deemed dangerous.

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