Traveling to unfamiliar destinations can lead to troubles you don't want to experience while on the road: robbery, rape, or murder. Tourists often fall prey to criminals because they do not prepare properly before going on a trip. Let's examine a few things that you should do to prevent your journey from becoming a tragedy:
1. Never put your home address on the luggage tag. If on business, locate the company on the tag; If you go to friends' house, you can list their address. Use covered luggage tags as well.
2. Stay with your luggage until the goods are checked. If you need to keep your bag down, then hold one leg.
3. Carrying important papers with you; Never check anything you can't afford to lose. Photocopy of your passport, driving license and credit card.
4. Bring a small flashlight. You never know when you'll suddenly be "in the dark" and find yourself in unfamiliar surroundings. At night, keep a flashlight on your bed.
5. Ensure that your prescription medications are loaded properly And labeled In true form. In some countries, the use of certain drugs is prohibited.
6. Never wear anything that results in a project. There should be no gold chains, expensive watches and rings, accessories, or other items. Even better: Leave your jewelry at home.
7. If possible travel with only one or two credit cards.
8. Women should never take a drink, especially from a stranger. Keep an eye on your drink at all times.
9. Different from your schedule; Try not to come at the same time every day.
10. Stay in only one hotel, which uses the card to open the doors of the room and ensure that your room has a peephole and a deadbow lock. Secure the chain and secure the door by pushing a rubber stop under it.
11. Stay in a room near a ladder. Never take a lift when a fire or smoke is detected. Always stay in a hotel where the doors enter the hallway and not directly from outside.
12. Do not wear name tags in public.
13. Do not use unmarked taxi cabs.
14. Sit behind the driver so that you can see him, but he cannot see you.
15. Pay the driver when you arrive at your destination and when you are sitting in the vehicle.
16. If you want to rent a car, hire one from a reputable company. Any operating problem that can cause signal sabotage.
17. Be aware of 'staged' car accidents that are meant to catch you with a card.
18. Return to your parking spots to facilitate quick exit.
19. Park only in well-lighted and well-traveled areas.
20. If your cell phone does not work outside the country, consider renting it for the duration of your trip.
21. If detained for any reason by an officer, ask for identification. If in doubt, tell them that you want to see his superiority. Keep your emotions under control.
22. If traveling with children, bring an updated picture of each child in the event that you are separated from them.
23. Write your child's name and your hotel number on each card; Include the contact information of a close friend or relative on the card. Give each child a card that they will keep with you as long as you are away. Destroy the house once
24. Discuss with your family what they will do in the event of an emergency while away from home, such as who to call, how to contact emergency personnel, etc.
25. Do not discuss travel plans, your room numbers or any other personal information publicly within the earrings of strangers.
26. Bring a basic first aid kit along with bandages, iodine, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, alcohol packets, dramine, pepto bismol, diarrhea medicine, etc.
27. Familiarize yourself with the train and bus schedule before the trip. Keep an alternate plan in case your transportation plans change.
28. Do not flash your passport in public. Only show important documents to the authorities.
29. Consider purchasing a loud-sounding portable alarm.
30. Watch for scams on the road. Children working with adults are notorious as pickpockets.
31. Never flash your money in public. Exchange funds with reputable and recognized exchangers only.
32. Are suggestions ready for service personnel in advance.
33. Consider hiring an escort [security] Service if traveling in areas where crime is high.
Situational awareness is the key to safe travel in any area. Disruptions caused by baggage, children, hotel workers, strangers etc. can put you at risk. Know your surroundings and control every situation.
