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8 Worst-Case Travel Scenarios

Bad things can happen to good travelers.

And while these worst-case scenarios are just that—things that could throw you for a serious loop, but most likely won't—that doesn't mean some prevention and damage control won't go a long way should something go wrong on the road.Our tips come from the people who handle these types of situations routinely—doctors, state-department officials, guidebook directors. Across the board, preparation is your friend. But even if you don't have time to do everything we recommend, the one thing you should always do is write down the number and website of the local consulate for where you're going—it turns out that they're useful for far more than just replacing a stolen passport.YOU GET IN AN ACCIDENT IN YOUR RENTAL CARYou're cruising down a dark south Australian highway when a couple of cattle suddenly appear out of nowhere. You brake too late, and bam!How to Cope "Getting in a car crash in a foreign country puts you in a confusing world," says Tom Hall,...

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