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11 Worst Travel Mishaps You Can Actually Avoid

From the tiniest troubles (spilling your preflight Starbucks) to the absolute catastrophes (losing your passport in a strange country), no trip will go perfectly as planned. But there are preparations you can make to prevent a total vacation meltdown. Read on to find out what you can do before, during, and after these 11 travel mishaps happen to get your plans back on track.

Worst Travel Mishaps You Can Actually Avoid

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Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2014. It has been updated to reflect the most current information.

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