Whether you are travelling alone or with a group of friends, you need to be streetwise to avoid getting into problems when you are away from home. Usually, your intuition will tell you whether or not a situation is safe, but you can help make your travels safer by following these useful tips.
- Inform yourself on the latest information on your destination's regional stability, health and safety precautions and environmental issues.
- Make sure you have comprehensive travel insurance, before you leave, to cover baggage, flight cancellation and emergency medical care. Bear in mind that basic policies will not cover winter or extreme sports activities.
- For long stays in a country, register with your country's consulate or embassy upon arrival.
- Speak to other travellers, locals or tourist information offices about which areas are safe to visit and places to avoid.
- Keep your passport, money and other important belongings in a secure place at all times.
- Avoid wearing expensive jewellery while travelling and keep your money belt out of sight.
- Don't keep all your money in one place and make sure you have noted the numbers of your travellers cheques so they canbe replaced if they are stolen.
- Use ISIConnect to keep in touch with home and let family or friends know your travel plans.
- Never have unsafe sex - use condoms.
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