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Back to Basics: Bring Along Some Water

by Mary Jo Manzanares on May 7th, 2008

Traveling, whether by air, car, train, bus, or on foot, can be an exhausting experience.  Many times, you cannot control or shape the events happening around you.  But you can take care of yourself with a little thoughtful planning.

One of the easiest things you can do, and inexpensive too, is to carry along some bottles of water with you.  Whether it’s your own refillable bottle, or you buy it as you travel along, having some water handy can make for a more pleasant traveling experience.

Taking water on a flight is the most complicated.  By air:  You are not going to be able to take your water through security, so this option required a little more planning.  You can plan to buy water at a shop inside of the security gate and resign yourself to the cost.  Or, you can bring your own water bottle with you and fill it once you past through security.  There are drinking fountains located throughout most airports, or step into a restroom to use water from the sink.  If you’re in an area where you are concerned about the quality of the tap water, just plan to buy it.  Make sure that your bottle is full when you get on the plane, and you’ll always have some handy.  Time and supplies permitting, when in flight ask for additional water to refill your bottle.

In all your other travel situations, taking along some water won’t be a big deal.  I try to keep a bottle in my purse (or backpack) and drink it when other options aren’t available.  When I’m somewhere that water is accessible, I just remember to fill it up, using the same bottle repeatedly.

Having water handy also means that you don’t have to go looking for it on the road, taking precious minutes and energy better left for enjoying your travels.

There are lots of good health reasons for staying hydrated.  From a practical stand point, you’ll also be a more self-sufficient traveler, happier, and a lot more pleasant to be around.

Photo credit: SXC

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