Ghana
Filming
Situated on the Gulf of Guinea, Ghana is beautiful – but like most African countries; you’ll want to purify your water in both urban and rural environments to avoid waterborne viruses; in Northern Ghana, for example, almost half the population uses well water, which can contain viruses such as rotavirus.
Indonesia
Surfing
From Bali to Jakarta, Indonesia is full of adventure. You’ll want to purify your water from both taps and streams to stay clear of protozoan cysts like cryptosporidium parvum.
Mt. Whitney, CA
Mountaineering
While gathering supplies in Lone Pine the water will be fine, but as soon as you hit the trail, you’ll want purify your water to avoid protozoan cysts and ensure you summit.
Czech Republic
Backpacking
Backpacking through Bohemia from Prague to Liberec can be quite the adventure, but should you decide to camp, you’ll want to purify your water to avoid waterborne bacteria like raoultella terrigena found in natural water sources.
Ethiopia
Volunteer Work
If you’re staying in an urban hotel in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, or venturing out to the rural Kenyan border, you’ll want to purify your water to avoid waterborne bacteria and protozoan cysts.
Borneo
Research
The third largest island in the world shares itself with 3 countries: Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia. While crisscrossing the borders throughout the island tropics, you’ll want to purify your water from both taps and streams to stay clear of viruses like poliovirus and rotavirus.
Brazil
Business Travel
To stay on schedule when traveling between Brasilia, Sao Paulo and Campo Grande, you’ll want to steer clear of bacteria by purifying all the water you use – including from the taps in your hotel rooms.
Upstate New York
Camping
When filling from a stream or other natural water source, you’ll want to ensure that you’ve also strained out any particulates prior to purifying your water to avoid bacteria or protozoan cysts like cryptosporidium parvum.
Argentina
Studying Abroad
When jet-setting from the southern city of Rio Gallegos to La Plata at the mouth of the Rio de la Plata, you’ll find yourself in a plethora of hotel rooms and restaurants. It’s vital to purify your water from all taps and faucets to avoid bacteria and viruses.
Australia
Trekking
Chile
While deep in the Andes or just en-route to your trailhead via Santiago, make sure to purify your water from both taps and streams to stay clear of bacteria and protozoan cysts like cryptosporidium parvum.
China
Business Trip
From the banks of the Mekong to the skyscrapers of Beijing, purifying your water (even to brush your teeth) is a great way to have a trip free from microbiological viruses, protozoan cysts and bacteria.
India
Yoga Retreat
Whether you’re picking tea leaves or on a yoga retreat, you’ll want to purify your water in both urban and rural environments. Common waterborne bacteria and viruses include raoultella terrigena and rotavirus.
Tibet
Whether you make it onto Everest or just spy its splendors from afar, you’ll want to purify your water from both taps and streams. Untreated water can contain bacteria, viruses and protozoan cysts.
Botswana
Safari
Visiting the Tsodilo Hills or trekking on safari to the borders of Zimbabwe, purification of all water is essential for a great adventure. You’ll want to purify your water in both urban and rural environments to avoid waterborne viruses and bacteria.
British Columbia
Ice Climbing
From the island-dotted Pacific coast to the spectacular Rocky Mountain peaks, the western part of Canada has plenty to offer by way of adventure. When filling from a stream or other natural water source, you’ll want to ensure that you’ve also strained out any particulates prior to purifying your water to avoid bacteria like raoultella terrigena.
Costa Rica
From Jaco to Puntarenas, ensure your adventure stays “Pura Vida”; purify your water in both urban and rural environments.
Galapagos Islands
Wildlife Viewing
If you’re lucky enough to find yourself on these famed Ecuadorian zoological wonders, then you’ll want to ensure you can get the most from your adventure by purifying your water to avoid waterborne bacteria, viruses and protozoan cysts.
Mexico
Exploring Mayan Temples
Baja, Yucatan or Oaxaca: “The Revenge” can be avoided by purifying the water you drink and the water you use to brush your teeth from taps, spigots and streams.
Russia
If you’re staying in Moscow or traversing Siberia via the Trans-Siberian, purifying your drinking water is of the utmost importance to keep yourself on schedule. Make sure to purify your water from both taps and streams to stay clear of bacteria, viruses and protozoan cysts.
Yemen
Arabian Trek
While traveling along the coast of the Gulf of Aden, or anywhere else in Yemen, it is important to purify your water from both taps and streams.
