By Carla Rossouw


The world is a vast place. There are many places that are yet to be discovered. There are many interesting sights that you have yet to visit. There are many cultures that you have yet to know. The wonders of travelling are countless. You will definitely learn a lot of things just by spending time in another country. It is a fact, however, that travelling is not always safe. Below are some travel guides to keep you safe and secured.

Never hand out original documents to strangers unless they are inside an authorized area. Passports and visas can be stolen from you and be used as a blackmail item in order to make sure you give in to the criminal's requests. It is very difficult to lose your passport in another country because that's your main identification tool. The best thing to do is to create copies of important documents before you travel. In case some people require you to show your passport, you can just show them the photocopies.

Do not let your guard down when you are in another country. There might be people who are posing as members of the authority when in fact they are individuals who are waiting to take advantage of your ignorance about the place. It is very important to never let your guard down. Do not trust the people whom you have just met. Try not to be gullible. This way, you can keep yourself safe from people who are doing wrong deeds to extort money and do crimes. If a person asked you to ride their car to go to police station or other public institutions, do not come.

Never let yourself be lost in a country. It is too difficult to lose your way in another country especially if the people are using a different language from yours. It will be difficult for you to ask and get the directions that you need. Communication will be very difficult. To avoid this from happening, you should bring a map with you. If the map is a little bit confusing, you can use GPS. It is also good if you research ahead of time. Mark the places you plan to visit on the map and find out how you can go from one place to another. Of course, it is important to study about the means of transportation in the country you are visiting.

Never drink water. Invariably have drinking water with you once drinking. This way, you will make sure that the water you are ingesting into your body is safe from harmful chemicals and bacterium.

These are very simple tips that you can use in ensuring that your vacation to another country is safe and enjoyable. You can get added advice from travel news sites. You can check the current events.




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