Traveling the world is a pretty safe place for travelers but you can be exposed to security challenges. I don’t want to scare you but it’s wise to be prepared. Bad stuff happens and you might encounter deceitful taxi drivers, two-faced tour guides, insincere offers of help, and an occasional theft or scam. So, to be prepared here are several travel safety tips to help minimize your chances of something ruining your great trip:

Potential Risks
Research the safety and security situation of your destination before traveling click here
Research local scams - https://expertvagabond.com/common-travel-scams/. Examples we have seen over the years: someone pretending to be a cop. If this happens tell them you will call the cops to verify. Someone hands something to you and they refuse to take it back, avoid this situation by not taking anything handed to you.
Texas A&M publishes a Countries Risk Report that you should check prior to picking a destination: https://www.tamus.edu/risk/risksummary/
Use apps for emergency alerts https://apps.apple.com/app/smart-traveler/id442693988
Itinerary, communication, documents
Email your itinerary to friends/family before you leave and check in with friends and family often.
Keep your insurance information handy and send it to a trusted friend or loved one
Secure important documents, such as passports and visas, and make electronic copies
Use strong, unique passwords for digital devices and enable two-factor authentication
Install reputable antivirus and firewall software on digital devices
Surroundings
Don’t share too much with strangers, travel in numbers and never alone at night, and know where you are going before you leave
Don’t be on your phone walking down the street or on a bus/train – stay alert
Ask locals, hotel/hostel front desk, be careful of people coming up to you to help. Use reputable transportation services, prearrange airport transfers, and avoid unmarked taxis or unofficial modes of transportation
Stay “Tethered” to your bag – chair, your leg at a table. Keep you bags in front of you not hanging on the back of a chair
Stop using your back pocket – pick pocket most likely crime
Stay (Relatively) Sober: This has to be one of the most important safety tips for travelers. Watch your drinks so nothing is slipped in it, or offered a drink from a stranger. If you do drink, use a Liquid IV, my son and his wife swear by them.
Things to Purchase
Pack light just bring what you need, easier to maintain – like this carry on with 21+ 5 star reviews
Consider purchasing a local SIM card for reliable communication
Money
Tell your bank where you’re going so they don’t think your charges are fraudulent and lock your accounts.
Don’t take a lot of cash, use International credit cards or local ATMs instead use an ATM in a bank
Have an emergency credit card, we suggest this one - https://capital.one/3Je6cAX
Splurge when needed on safety, cheap flight land late at night, cheap hotels/hostels are prone to crime
Use a travel wallet or money belt to carry cash and cards discreetly. This one is great.
Obtain comprehensive travel insurance that includes medical coverage and emergency evacuation
Hide Emergency Cash. How I have done it: Secret pocket sewn into your pants, Behind a patch on your backpack, rolled into an empty ChapStick container, Inside a hidden compartment (like this hair-brush or belt pouch)
Other Tips
Wear a helmet/safety gear on excursions – avoid a foreign hospital and be blamed for your injury or damage
Avoid using public Wi-Fi networks for sensitive activities (i.e. banking) and consider using a VPN
Carry a list of emergency contacts, including local emergency services and your embassy or consulate
Carry a basic first aid kit and any necessary medications. We keep this in my wife’s bag at all times.
Trust Your Instincts! The biggest and best bit of advice for traveling safely is also the simplest – trust your instincts. If something feels off, unsafe, or wrong, trust your gut and find an alternative.
-Allan Collier
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