We're not trying to alarm anyone, and we're certainly not trying to discourage anyone from traveling. In case you haven't picked up on the theme here, we really like travel around here.

But the fact of the matter is, not all tap water is created equal. It's a known fact of travel that there are times when a bottle of water might be a pretty handy thing to have around.

With a few guidelines from the CDC, located in the handy infographic below, you can travel smart knowing that you're well prepared to stay safely hydrated.

And if you're traveling to a part of the world where the H2O is a little on the questionable side, scroll all the way down for some tips on keeping your water safe.

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