The world is interesting, inspired, full of culture and great food, endlessly explorable, and great fun to travel. That said, it can also be unsafe, and not just for your wallet. It’s possible to be targeted as a tourist, or to potentially lose your way and find yourself lost in new surroundings you don’t recognize.
That’s why it’s worthwhile to consider a few smart safety expenses to ensure your trip is as secure as can be. Some people use smart methods like bringing a decoy wallet with them, so that their real money can be safe in the event of theft, or using GPS phone tracking apps so they can always see where family members are at any time.
That’s all well and good, but sometimes it’s smart to consider other, more tangible methods of safety planning. Most of your trips will offer absolutely no problem at all, so this is more of a precaution, but certainly a wise one to abide by.
Without further ado, please consider:
A Backup Phone With Prepaid Credit
You never know when you’ll need emergency contact. If your main smartphone is lost or stolen, then it’s good to have a backup you can use to connect with your friends or family, or simply let people know you’re safe. Moreover, with a prepaid bill, you won’t have to worry about impromptu travel charges on carrier networks designed to exploit you.
A Small Travel Safe
Hotel safes are not always as secure as they could be, which is why bringing a small travel safe can be helpful for keys, money, or any other valuables you wish to keep in your accommodation as you travel. While these are hardly impenetrable if direct and prolonged effort were to be applied, but they can certainly deter housekeeping or an opportunist from trying.
Personal Safety Alarm
A personal safety alarm you can turn on if someone approaches you can immediately divert attention to your position, and that should prevent your assailant from trying any further, while also getting you immediate help. It’s very unlikely you’ll need this, but if you’re traveling alone this can be yet another tool for your peace of mind.
Emergency Contact Info
Having emergency contact info to hand can help you out when in trouble, or communicate to others that there’s a problem. For some, wearing a bracelet or necklace with emergency information can help local doctors or emergency responders what allergies you have, or the condition you manage. On top of this, having emergency contact information to hand for people to contact your next-of-kin or any other figure you deem necessary can be helpful. This way, when you need help, you can be directed to the appropriate help, the most suitable people, an the best way forward.
With this advice, you’re sure to make smart safety investments when traveling internationally. That, combined with appropriate travel insurance to protect yourself and your possessions, and you should be good to go.
Note that this is just a precautionary article, and you’re not going to battle. You can chop and change this advice as you wish, always according to your need.
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