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The excitement of planning a trip is palatable. Thinking about what will take place, perhaps even seeing an area you’ve always dreamed of visiting, makes all the work ahead of time truly worth it. But in all the excitement, don’t forget to plan for personal safety.
One aspect of the pre-travel work that shouldn’t be glossed over is personal safety. Some specific things to consider to avoid emergencies or crises while traveling in another country.
Check out this advice for avoiding emergencies or crises while traveling in another country. And remember these important travel safety tips.
Be sure to research your location thoroughly
Know the relevant rules and laws at each stop on your journey. This can include customs and religious restrictions on attire that might draw attention to you.
Be both old-fashioned and modern with routing
Don’t just rely on your phone’s GPS to find where you are at any given moment. Research and plan routes ahead of time in case your phone’s GPS is inaccessible for any reason. Bring printed maps as a back-up plan.
Have emergency info in more than one spot
Research information for contacting local police, medical care, and the closest embassy ahead of time. Save that information, called “Emergency”, to an easily accessible place on your phone and carry a printed version with you as well – in case you can’t access your phone for any reason.
Talk to trusted local sources.
The people you interact with during a trip — hotel workers, restaurant employees, friends you trust in the places you are going — can give you some great advice. Pay special attention to their advice regarding areas of town that might be more dangerous than others.
Be aware and be confident
Walk with purpose, stay alert and make eye contact as much as possible for your comfort. The idea is to not look lost, worried or afraid — even if that’s what’s happening! You are more likely to be avoided by scammers, criminals or others who can create an emergency.
Insurance is something always to consider
Travel medical insurance can help protect the investment you make in your international trip. Lewerglobal can provide insurance with customizable medical maximums and deductibles, coverage for COVID-19 treatment, trip interruption transportation benefits, and more. To see the range of benefits Lewerglobal can provide, go to our website.