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Keep Safe While Traveling
Source: Manila Bulletin
Author: JANE NEPOMUCENO
Date: 2010-10-20
 
When traveling, most people just think about the places they’re going to see in their destinations, the food they’ll eat, the structures they’ll visit and the place where they’re going to stay. After all, taking a holiday is like breathing fresh, new air that one shouldn’t be worrying about all the other things.

However, when traveling, it is best to take into consideration one’s safety, especially when you’re visiting a place for the first time and everything is practically new to you.

You must be able to keep yourself as well as your money, passport and other belongings safe and close to you to experience a hassle-free vacation. Tourists often fall prey to thieves who take advantage of their complacence, and sometimes naiveté, while on the road.

Here are some tips to keep you safe while you’re traveling.

Don’t act too much like a tourist.
While you really are a tourist, you don’t have to let everyone know that. Avoid doing obvious behavior for a tourist like holding a giant map and consulting it on every corner that you happen to find yourself into. Familiarize the area beforehand by looking at maps before you go to your destination and start asking people who have been to the place to help you make your way inside that city easier.

If you can help it, don’t ask for directions from strangers on the street. Also keep those flyers and hotel brochures inside your pocket and when taking pictures, act like you’re just admiring the place and you’re not too excited to pose in front of it.

It’s good to have company.
When you’re alone, you’re most likely to become a target for thieves and criminals. So when you’re traveling alone, try to blend in with other tourists to keep criminals who would plan on doing you no good off your back. Don’t be too friendly to cab drivers and locals you meet on the coffee shop in the corner and keep private information to yourself. Just share minimum information.

When travelling as a group, it’s best to have someone in the group to act as a guide for better protection for everyone in the group. Also, don’t try act like you know the place and wander around the place alone. Make use of your companions and always travel in pairs.

Remember: Money is your friend.
Besides your luggage and belongings, the main target of criminals would be your money. So don’t advertise where you keep it. Purses are okay as long as you can carry them close to your body. You can also keep one under your clothing so as not to attract attention to it. For wallets, it’s best to keep them inside fastened pockets. Don’t worry about having a hard time getting it out; at least thieves will have the same problem.
 

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