Travel Safety Tips

Overpacking your luggage can make it difficult to move around and can also attract unwanted attention.

Keeping your valuables in your hotel safe is the best way to protect them from theft.

If you lose your passport while traveling, you should contact your embassy or consulate, file a police report, and cancel your credit cards.

Getting vaccinated, drinking bottled water, and eating only cooked food are all good ways to avoid getting sick while traveling.

If you are in a natural disaster while traveling, you should stay indoors, go to a safe place, and follow the instructions of local authorities.

Hiking with a friend, telling someone where you are going and when you expect to be back, bringing a map and compass, and being aware of the weather conditions are all good ways to stay safe while hiking.

If you are lost while hiking, you should stay calm, try to find your way back to the trail, and signal for help.

Obeying the traffic laws, being aware of the local driving customs, and driving defensively are all good ways to avoid getting into an accident while driving in a foreign country.

If you are in a car accident in a foreign country, you should call the police, exchange information with the other driver, and get medical attention if necessary.

Being aware of your surroundings, trusting your instincts, and avoiding walking alone at night are all good ways to stay safe while traveling alone.

If you are harassed or threatened while traveling, you should report it to the authorities, tell your hotel or tour operator, and get away from the situation as quickly as possible.

Being aware of common scams, not trusting people who approach you on the street, and not carrying large amounts of cash are all good ways to avoid getting scammed while traveling.

If you are robbed while traveling, you should report it to the police, contact your embassy or consulate, and cancel your credit cards.

Getting vaccinated, drinking bottled water, eating only cooked food, and being aware of your surroundings are all good ways to stay safe while traveling in a developing country.

If you are in a terrorist attack while traveling, you should run away from the scene, find a safe place to hide, and follow the instructions of local authorities.