Stay safe and aware on vacation! #everybodylovestravel #staysafeonvacation
We’ve all heard horror stories of people being robbed, pick-pocketed and targeted while traveling, but you shouldn’t let that make you afraid to travel outside the country. If you take the appropriate precautions while traveling to protect yourself from avoidable trouble, you’ll be just as safe on the road as you are at home. Traveling isn’t any more dangerous than stepping out your own front door. There are some things that are just unavoidable. But you can always arm yourself with the knowledge and skills to keep yourself safe no matter where in the world you are. Use common sense, keep calm and follow these 30 principles to stay safe while on vacation: 1. Always be alert and aware of your surroundings. It’s easy to get distracted as a tourist, so be extra careful not to become so worried about snapping the perfect picture of the Eiffel Tower that you forget your surroundings. Major tourist attractions are a hot spot for pickpockets. 2. Don’t carry ...