You can almost guarantee that if there is going to be a problem
it will be when you are on vacation in an unfamiliar place but by
following a few simple rules, the consequences can be minimized.
Problems that could leave you with bad memories and a dislike of the
local people, and maybe having to replace lost items; it could cost you
lots of money and end up ruining your holiday.
In some instances it is not uncommon for fear to set in and venturing from
the relative safety of the hotel room or resort is out of the question.
Always use common sense if you want to travel safely, whether shopping in
a local village or spending time on the beach, do not put yourself in a position
where you could either be in danger or taken advantage of.
Trust your instincts if something doesn't feel right, do something about it.
Always be careful about traveling with all your documents and money if you
are just going to town to see the sights or have a meal.
Just take what you need for the time you will be away and place anything that
is valuable in the hotel safe.
A handy tip is to place a small amount of money in a number of locations like
bags or pockets then if you happen to lose a bag, visa card or money, you will
still have something there to keep you going until it can be resolved.
A follow on to this tip is to carry two separate credit cards instead of two from
a joint account as this adds an extra security measure should one be stolen;
this travel safely tip means this way you are not without a credit card.
One simple trick to stop a bag thief is to place the strap over the head and across
the chest as opposed to on the shoulder where it is easy to grab.
Some of the easiest crimes involve snatch thieves that may actually work in teams;
they locate unsuspecting victims who have a bag on their shoulder for instance that
can be easily grabbed by a passing cycle or scooter.
There are many ways to scam tourists and you are vulnerable when you are on vacation
so it is an easy task as these people are very good at what they do.
We can become complacent believing it will not happen or we are cleverer than
them but this is how they make their living and in many cases the way that they feed
their family every day.
Carrying a small backpack can be a good idea as it can be secured with a small padlock
which although will not deter the determined thief, will certainly slow down and prevent
the majority from trying their luck.
A good way to prevent your keys from being stolen or more likely lost, is to buy a small
shackle that climbers use and while you cannot lock these it is possible to secure them
to belts for example.
One of the biggest problems is with wallets as the vast majority of men carry them in a back
pocket and this is an easy target for any criminal so try varying your normal routine and place
it in a front pocket or similar.
There is absolutely no reason why when you are on vacation you shouldn't be able to travel
safely and have a great deal of worry free fun; just stick to the points mentioned here and use
your common sense at all times.
