Melo Villareal
How to Stay Safe When Traveling Abroad
Being in a different country can be both exciting and fun, especially for those people who are hungry for some adventure. But one must always remember that wherever you go, whether out-of-town or out of the country trips, there is always danger ahead.
Travel Safety Tips
Visitors that come from any country must be aware of the dangers that one can meet while traveling in foreign countries. It is also imperative to know some of the basic precautions on how they can protect themselves no matter how sure they are that nothing will go wrong during their trip.
Research About the Country You’re Visiting
Before starting your adventure in another country, it would help a lot if you research about the basic information about the country that you are going to visit. With the help of the Internet, you will be able to search for travel advisories from reputable sources like the Australian, UK, and US Government websites. You should take note about the potential issues that you might encounter while you are traveling in a specific country.
Research your destination
Also, check for the local customs to avoid getting into trouble while in a foreign country. If you have more time, you can also learn the language that they are speaking there so you may find it easier to communicate with the locals of the country you are going to visit.
Make Copies of All of Your Travel Documents
At least three copies should be made out of all your travel documents including your passport, itinerary, plane tickets, identification cards, driver’s license, and credit cards– have them copied back to back. It will be easier for you to recover all of your documents, especially if you find them stolen. Keep each copies in different places to be safe.
Travel Documents
Practice Dressing Conservatively
It would be better if you do not display more skin during your travels abroad, especially among women. Avoid wearing expensive-looking jewelry to prevent you from becoming a target of robbers.
Dress Accordingly
Look Smart
Try not to look like a tourist in the country. Since you have researched beforehand, you can use all the things that you have searched in going around the country. Also, do not walk around the country with a guidebook, not even wear a camera around your neck. Always go to safe, busy store if you find the need to check on your map or guidebook.
Walking alone can be sometimes dangerous too
Book for Hotel-Arranged Taxis
There are several services your hotel can provide you. One of which is by having your means of transportation arranged by them. Have the receptionist call you a cab and make arrangements to pick you up at the airport. They can also drive you to and from the restaurants that you are dining in at night.
Get a hotel taxi if possible
Avoid Tour Group Travels
Most snatchers target tour groups. This is because they represent a concentration of different foreigners in just one place. Although the management of the tour company can provide security to the whole group, it will not be an assurance that something bad may happen during the tour.
Be extra careful when joining tour groups
Thats it for now! Stay Safe everyone!
