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5 Essential TipsFor Travel Safety

by Mickael Marsali

While a vacation is an opportunityto take in the beauty of a new cityor country, it is also a time whenyour safety could be in jeopardy.

Many people will be able to tellyou’re a tourist and some maytake advantage of the fact that

you are out of your depths.

Here are a few key travel safetytips that you’ll want to keep in

mind on your next vacation:

1. Leave an itineraryand emergencycontact with a

friend

It can be refreshing to unplugfrom your life, but it’s importantthat you’re somewhat connected

so that you can ensure your safety.Make sure you leave an itinerary

with a trusted friend or familymember back home.

The itinerary doesn’t have to bedetailed; it could just include

which city you’ll be visiting andwhen you’ll be coming back. Try

to check in with this friend orfamily member every day.

This way, they can alert theauthorities on your behalf ifsomething happens. This is

especially important if you’retraveling solo.

2. Scan a copy ofyour passport

We all know that travellinginternationally requires a

passport, but once you get to yourdestination, you should lock your

passport safely in your hotel sothat it doesn’t get stolen.

Before you leave the country, scana copy of your passport so you canuse the copy while you’re out and

about instead of using thepassport itself.

In addition to decreasing thechances of your passport gettingstolen, this makes replacing your

passport easier in the event that itdoes get stolen.

3. Research andkeep emergency

numbers

Remember that emergencynumbers are different

everywhere. In each destination,you should find out the local

emergency hotlines. Save thesenumbers to your phone,

preferably on speed dial, in case ofemergency.

You should also research theconsulates or embassies of yourhome country that are closest towhere you’re staying. Save thosephone numbers and addresses in

your phone as well.

4. Know yourescape route

Take note of specific buildings andlandmarks when you’re walkingaround in unfamiliar areas. It’s

always good to know of a“friendly” place nearby, such as a

bar, shop, cafe or gas station, sothat you can go there if you ever

feel threatened.

Once you duck into this place, youcan either call for help or wait forthe threat to pass. You should also

review the escape route in yourhotel. Once you check into your

hotel, take a look at theemergency escape routes.

5. Guard your cashand valuables

When you leave the house, takesome spending money with youand leave the rest hidden. You

won’t want to show off a big wadof cash each time you pay.

You may also be tempted to haveyour smartphone out so that you

can take photos or look updirections, but be aware of yoursurroundings. It is common for

thieves to grab cell phones frompeople who are using them and

then run off the train at the nextstop.

When you’re having a wonderfultime exploring your surroundings

on vacation, it can be easy toforget about your personal safety

But when you’re traveling to aforeign country, this is a the time

to be especially mindful to yoursurroundings so that you don’t get

robbed or put in any kind ofdanger.

Follow these tips to make sure youcan have the safest vacation

possible.