You’re going on vacation in a couple of weeks. Oh, how you can’t wait to dip your toes into the water or to sip on a mint julep in the Louisiana Bayou. The closer you get to leaving, the more likely your fantasies are to get away from you.
However, before embarking on your trip, you need to do some serious planning, especially where your safety is concerned. Knowing what issues you could encounter ahead of time allows you to plan for them before they happen. If they don’t come to pass, great! You get a great adventure. If they do, then at least you know you’re not going to panic: You’ve already got a plan in place. You only need to implement it.
Here are some tips for planning your vacation with safety in mind.
Plan for Accidents
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Don’t Stand Out
According to the Huffington Post, standing out can be bad when you’re traveling. The “ugly American” has become so common in the realm of travel, it has become a cliche. However, it’s good advice, cliche or not. Avoid doing things that might draw the attention of thieves like pulling out a brand new, $2,000 camera or diamond necklace. Or by being loud.
Find ways before you leave to alleviate this risk or to eliminate it all together. If you can get by without the expensive jewelry, do so. Same with the camera. Is there a cheaper one? If not, do you have a carry system that allows you to stay safe, keep your hands mostly free, and that hides it from plain view unless you’re using it?
You also want to be aware of chaos. Often times, street thieves will create a commotion to divert your attention from your daypack or wallet. If someone is standing too close, watching or following you too closely, or behaving in a way that raises your internal flags, pay attention. Keep your possessions close and know where the local police stations are. Or at least how to get a hold of them.
Here are some additional resources for protecting yourself as you
However, before embarking on your trip, you need to do some serious planning, especially where your safety is concerned. Knowing what issues you could encounter ahead of time allows you to plan for them before they happen. If they don’t come to pass, great! You get a great adventure. If they do, then at least you know you’re not going to panic: You’ve already got a plan in place. You only need to implement it.
Here are some tips for planning your vacation with safety in mind.
Plan for Accidents
No one …show more content…
Don’t Stand Out
According to the Huffington Post, standing out can be bad when you’re traveling. The “ugly American” has become so common in the realm of travel, it has become a cliche. However, it’s good advice, cliche or not. Avoid doing things that might draw the attention of thieves like pulling out a brand new, $2,000 camera or diamond necklace. Or by being loud.
Find ways before you leave to alleviate this risk or to eliminate it all together. If you can get by without the expensive jewelry, do so. Same with the camera. Is there a cheaper one? If not, do you have a carry system that allows you to stay safe, keep your hands mostly free, and that hides it from plain view unless you’re using it?
You also want to be aware of chaos. Often times, street thieves will create a commotion to divert your attention from your daypack or wallet. If someone is standing too close, watching or following you too closely, or behaving in a way that raises your internal flags, pay attention. Keep your possessions close and know where the local police stations are. Or at least how to get a hold of them.
Here are some additional resources for protecting yourself as you