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Home Tips > Tips By Category > Tips you can implement daily There are many things you can do to make sure you lhave an enjoyable vacation regardless of your health status. The following is a list of tips for protecting yourself while traveling:
Do the research so you will know the particular risks you face.
Know the local laws and abide by them.
Dress conservatively and try to blend in.
Take care when choosing your hotel and transportation providers.
If you have not left your valuables at home, leave them in your hotel s safe.
Do not draw attention to yourself, avoid wearing flashy jewelry and do not display large amounts of cash. Carry only enough cash to make it through the day and leave the rest in the hotel'ss safe.
Avoid traveling alone.
Be careful about sharing your travel plans with strangers.
Stick to the main roads and avoid taking shortcuts down narrow alleys and/or poorly lit streets.
Always be aware of what is going on around you.
Only use taxis, tours and other transportation services with official markings. Only select transportation from official pickup points at transportation hubs.
Never accept gifts or packages from unknown parties.
Approach any "special deals" with caution, especially if you have to go off the beaten path to get them.
Take precautions to protect your money and avoid pickpockets.
Do not travel in narrow alleys or poorly lit streets.
When possible, avoid having crowds of people surrounding you.
Carry a dummy wallet and put your money in your front pocket.
Place a rubber band around your wallet, it will make it much more difficult to remove from your pocket without your knowledge.
Carry your purse under your arm.
Carry your money under your clothes.
Know some of the pickpocket's tricks.
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