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Travel Safety

intermediate

Travel Safety

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4. Intermediate

Common scams, emergencies, pickpockets, and other travel safety considerations.

TRAVEL SAFETY

Pick the correct answer

Which safety concern is most important to you? Tell me why in the chat!

HEALTH RISKS

Diet & hygiene differences New illnesses (COVID, Zika, etc.) Travel Insurance

SCAMMING

A dishonest scheme; a fraud; swindle Tourists are targets Especially if you don't speak the language or are unfamiliar with the culture

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Have you ever been scammed while traveling abroad?

COMMON SCAMS

Taxi Vehicle hire / rental Wrong charge/overcharge Pickpocket Dating/relationships

THEFT

Passport, money, valuables Keep locked up Copies and hidden

VIOLENCE

Be aware of your surroundings Speak to locals Only items, can be replaced

NATURAL CATASTROPHES/DISASTERS

Earthquakes, typhoons, hurricanes Be aware of the seasons Know emergency phone numbers

WAR / POLITICAL UNREST

Check the news Read your country's warnings Speak to locals

TIPS

1. Do your research 2. Blend in with your surroundings 3. Don't flash your wealth 4. Stay safe in transport 5. Keep your belongings safe 6. Get travel insurance 7. Have emergency info at hand 8. Manage your money 9. Keep track of your health 10. Know how to communicate

SPECIAL SITUATIONS

Solo Female With Children Adventure Travel

What makes a country dangerous?

Political violence (terrorism, insurgency, politically moitvated unrest and war) Social unrest (inc. ethnic violence) Violent & Petty Crime