Travel is one of the best and most rewarding experiences you can have. Staying safe when you travel is just common sense. Knowing how to stay safe when you are traveling abroad means knowing how to conduct yourself, knowing the local laws, and, of course, having adequate protection both in terms of equipment and having insurance. Follow this guide, and you can easily stay safe no matter where you go:
Know The Local Customs and Laws
When you travel you are visiting someone else’s home, and it’s important not to assume everything is like your home. Laws and customs can be very different even in like-minded countries, and being arrested or fined for doing something that is legal to do at home is a frustrating and sure-fire way to ruin any trip. That is why before you go you should always check up on local laws and customs for your destination so that you can keep having fun throughout your trip.
Be Smart When It Comes to Crossing Borders
There are many stories of people being detained for possession of drugs. This can happen to even the most average person, simply because their prescribed medication is not legal in the country they are visiting. That is why you need to be smart and safe when it comes to crossing all borders. Start by asking your doctor and doing your research on the status of any prescription drugs you may use. If they are banned, either pass on that destination or find an alternative medication that’s legal.
Be smart when it comes to carrying drugs over the border. You can get into trouble whether you are a drug mule or an unsuspecting tourist. For example, bringing certain medications into the UK could get you charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Be safe and be smart, and you’ll cross the borders in no time.
Personal Safety Tips
Once you are in the country, it is up to you to stay safe. Not accepting drinks from strangers, walking in dark alleyways, or doing recreational drugs are all smart ways to stay safe. The last thing you want is to be drugged with a dangerous substance unwittingly or to face even worse consequences due to carelessness. It is very easy to make your personal safety a priority, and doing so can help you have a great time abroad.
Safety Gear
Today, safety gear means having an extra battery pack, a paper map, and a list of numbers and addresses so that you can find your way back to the hotel without a problem. This, of course, can also be expanded to include durable and strong backpacks or bum bags, money belts, and so on. If your trip involves more adventurous activities, proper gear and apparel is a must. You don’t want to twist your ankle on a hike!
Being safe when you are traveling is all about preparation and being smart. Don’t go abroad without abandon. You need to treat your destination with respect, and you need to adequately safeguard your person so that you can enjoy your trip, rather than spend it dealing with the consequences.
Nickida
Nickida is a first-generation Trinidadian American wife and mother of four. She enjoys sharing recipes from her childhood growing up in Trinidad with her readers. Nickida has a son with Autism and shares posts around traveling with a child with special needs to help other families like her own. She loves television, movies and is a true 80's baby.
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