Traveling is one of the greatest adventures and, generally, the world is a safe and friendly playground for travelers. However, it’s always a good idea to be cautious and do your research on travel safety. Follow these easy tips to keep you and your belongings safe so that nothing gets in the way of you and the journey of a lifetime!
Are you arriving late at night in a new country? You might be trying to travel on a budget, but nothing is more valuable than your travel safety. Spend money on a taxi, or stay in an airport hotel to travel safely.
Travel Safety Tip: Traveling to a country that is known for being a little unsafe? It’s well worth spending the money on joining an organized tour group. Not only will they plan everything for you, but it’s also much safer, and the tour guides have valuable inside knowledge.
Keep your money close to you – that’s the number one travel safety tip. An easy way to protect your money from pickpockets is to wear a fanny pack or a money wallet.
If you are wearing a backpack, try wearing it on your chest in crowded places. It might look silly, but it’s hard to feel someone going into your bag in busy markets or the metro. (See Anti-Theft Pacsafe Bags)
Whatever you choose to carry your money in, make sure never to carry too much. Additionally, store some cash in a secret place in case your wallet gets stolen. (like having a second wallet)
Think of the classic tourist, someone walking around with their head in a map or phone and a camera around their neck. Standing out like this can make you a target for thieves and scams. However, there are a few top tips to keep help you travel safe:
- Know where you’re going beforehand so you don’t have to get your map out. The same goes for travel in between your transport to your destination. If you arrive off the train and don’t know where you’re going, it’ll be immediately obvious.
- Walk with confidence. This makes you look like a local or at least someone who knows the area.