Your immediate family of your departure and return dates should be notified but don't publicize your vacation or travel plans. Always leave contact information with your family. Provide them with an itinerary, hotel names, phone numbers, airline flight info, and any other important travel information. Leaving them a copy of your passport is also a good idea.
With your embassy or state department online is where you should register your trip upon arrival.
Check the times of the train, plane, and bus before you travel.
Near other people or aisles or doors is where you should sit. Take the time to learn the location of the exits and emergency alarms.
Try to stay alert and awake when you're using public transportation.
Special clothing or accessories can be purchased in order to hide your money, passport, or credit cards. The majority of your funds should be in traveler's checks and hidden but you can carry some of it in your wallet or handbag. A money clip can be used. If you're robbed, important credit cards and documents will be retained even if you lose the money in the clip.
Your valuables should be kept out of sight and your luggage close at hand. Keep your handbag closed and in front of you with the fastening towards your body. Your wallet should be kept in your front pants pocket. If your bag is snatched, just let go.
It wouldn't hurt to know more about the area you're visiting so go ahead and do a little research. With regards to the travel advisories or warnings, talk to your security officer or consular colleagues.
Dress down where it's appropriate or dress casually when you're traveling. Being aware of local customs will be helpful.
Don't wear excess jewelry. Cards that denote affiliations, accounts, etc. as well as other purse or wallet contents should be reduced.
At airports, proceed through security checks and go to the boarding area as quickly as possible. The most secure in the airport are usually these areas.
In any crowded situation, be aware of any crowding or jostling, even if it appears innocent. This ploy is often used by pickpockets in order to distract you.
Whenever you use a telephone calling card, be careful. Fraudulent uses of these cards are on the rise. Watch out for people observing your card or looking at your fingers as you're dialing your code. Avoid being heard giving the number to local telephone operators.
Maintain a low profile, use common sense, know your surroundings, and have a safe trip. Try not to bring attention to yourself with your actions or clothing. It's important to stay alert, obey security personnel, or report anything suspicious.
We live in dangerous times and have to remain ever vigilant. You never know when something bad may happen to you or your family. If you follow these tips, you may have an incident free holiday and minimize your risk.
With your embassy or state department online is where you should register your trip upon arrival.
Check the times of the train, plane, and bus before you travel.
Near other people or aisles or doors is where you should sit. Take the time to learn the location of the exits and emergency alarms.
Try to stay alert and awake when you're using public transportation.
Special clothing or accessories can be purchased in order to hide your money, passport, or credit cards. The majority of your funds should be in traveler's checks and hidden but you can carry some of it in your wallet or handbag. A money clip can be used. If you're robbed, important credit cards and documents will be retained even if you lose the money in the clip.
Your valuables should be kept out of sight and your luggage close at hand. Keep your handbag closed and in front of you with the fastening towards your body. Your wallet should be kept in your front pants pocket. If your bag is snatched, just let go.
It wouldn't hurt to know more about the area you're visiting so go ahead and do a little research. With regards to the travel advisories or warnings, talk to your security officer or consular colleagues.
Dress down where it's appropriate or dress casually when you're traveling. Being aware of local customs will be helpful.
Don't wear excess jewelry. Cards that denote affiliations, accounts, etc. as well as other purse or wallet contents should be reduced.
At airports, proceed through security checks and go to the boarding area as quickly as possible. The most secure in the airport are usually these areas.
In any crowded situation, be aware of any crowding or jostling, even if it appears innocent. This ploy is often used by pickpockets in order to distract you.
Whenever you use a telephone calling card, be careful. Fraudulent uses of these cards are on the rise. Watch out for people observing your card or looking at your fingers as you're dialing your code. Avoid being heard giving the number to local telephone operators.
Maintain a low profile, use common sense, know your surroundings, and have a safe trip. Try not to bring attention to yourself with your actions or clothing. It's important to stay alert, obey security personnel, or report anything suspicious.
We live in dangerous times and have to remain ever vigilant. You never know when something bad may happen to you or your family. If you follow these tips, you may have an incident free holiday and minimize your risk.
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