Travel Safety Dos and Don’ts

Safety is important wherever you go – around town, the big city, foreign countries, etc. So how can you stay safe while on vacation? Here are a few travel safety dos and don’ts:

Do:

• Do stay on the main roads and in populated areas.
• Do pay attention to everything going on around you.
• Do travel light. This will help you be less tired, plus you’ll have a free hand if you need it.
• Do bring a photocopy of your passport (and maybe even extra passport photos) just in case your passport is lost or stolen.
• Do learn a few phrases in the local language, or at least have them in written form, so you can get urgent help if needed.

Don’t

• Don’t draw attention to yourself. Try to blend in with locals, avoid a lot of expensive-looking jewelry and don’t pull out a lot of cash.
• Don’t travel alone, especially at night.
• Don’t share your travel plans with strangers. You never know who they really are and if they might have a secret agenda.
• Don’t take taxis that are not identified with official markings. Beware of unmarked cabs.
• Don’t be afraid to alert the authorities if you feel threatened.

For more safety tips, visit:

• http://www.alltraveltips.com/
• http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/travelsafetytips.cfm
• http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html
• http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html

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