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    Travel safety


    Keep your travel plans, including accommodation details, to yourself.

    Don't hitch hike.

    Try not to travel at night.

    Avoid 'seedier' areas of the cities you visit, especially at night.

    Ask your hotel manager for advice on 'safe' versus 'unsafe' local areas.

    As a general rule, city streets that include children and women suggest the area is safe for families.

    Keep a photocopy of your passport and all other important documents in a safe place.

    Use ATMs during the day, when there are people around.

    Try to rely more on credit cards and travellers cheques than cash.

    If you are mugged, don't fight back. It is better to lose a few dollars and a wristwatch than get injured.

    Avoid incidents such as fights, riots or civil disturbances at all times.


    Transport safety

    At the airport, watch for your suitcase as it appears on the carousel. Don't hang back and wait for the crowds to disperse - you might find that someone else has already taken your bag in the meantime.

    Avoid changing money at airports, as thieves could be watching you.

    Consult with your hotel manager or tourist information centre about the public transport in your area. Make sure you know what official taxi cabs look like. A thief may pose as a taxi driver to lure you into their car.

    Don't share taxis with strangers.

    Carjacking is a problem in some cities. When driving, keep all doors locked and windows up. Make sure your boot is locked too.


    Hotel safety

    If possible, choose accommodation that has unmarked 'swipe cards' rather than numbered keys for each room. If you lose your swipe card or if it is stolen, the thief won't know which room to rob.

    Take note of emergency exits, stairwells, fire escapes and emergency plans, just in case.

    Always lock your hotel door when retiring for the night. If there is a chain included, use it.

    When arranging to meet people you've never met before (such as business associates), wait for them in the lobby. Don't ask them to come up to your room.

    Don't stand out in a crowd when travelling

    Even if you're not sure where you're going, walk like you've got a purpose.

    Things to remember

    Research the safety of your intended destination with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

    Carry with you at all times the contact details of the embassy.

    For up-to-date information on 'safe' and 'unsafe' areas of the city, consult with your hotel manager or local tourist information officer.

    Try to blend in with the locals and avoid looking or acting like a tourist.

    If you are mugged, don't fight back. It is better to lose a few dollars and a wristwatch than get injured.


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    Travel safety

    Suggestions include:
    • Keep your travel plans, including accommodation details, to yourself.
    • Don't hitch hike.
    • Try not to travel at night.
    • Avoid 'seedier' areas of the cities you visit, especially at night.
    • Ask your hotel manager for advice on 'safe' versus 'unsafe' local areas.
    • As a general rule, city streets that include children and women suggest the area is safe for families.
    • Carry with you at all times the contact details of the Australian embassy. If your city doesn't have an Australian embassy, find out which other country's embassy is available to help you, such as the British embassy.
    • Keep a photocopy of your passport and all other important documents in a safe place.
    • Use ATM's during the day, when there are people around.
    • Try to rely more on credit cards and travelers cheques than cash.
    • If you are mugged, don't fight back. It is better to lose a few dollars and a wristwatch than get injured.
    • Avoid incidents such as fights, riots or civil disturbances at all times.

    Transport safety

    Suggestions include:
    • At the airport, watch for your suitcase as it appears on the carousel. Don't hang back and wait for the crowds to disperse - you might find that someone else has already taken your bag in the meantime.
    • Avoid changing money at airports, as thieves could be watching you.
    • Consult with your hotel manager or tourist information center about the public transport in your area. Make sure you know what official taxi cabs look like. A thief may pose as a taxi driver to lure you into their car.
    • Don't share taxis with strangers.
    • Carjacking is a problem in some cities. When driving, keep all doors locked and windows up. Make sure your boot is locked too.


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    Last edited by Albert Fredrik; 07-22-2014 at 10:18 AM.

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    Wonderful tips and hope you can keep in mind when your are at planning for tours. For more are Zambian Travel you can click here. Zambia Safari Tours

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    Just be cautious in everywhere you go. be more alert of frauds (frauds are everywhere in the world not just in SE Asia) be a street smart. relate to a place. prepare all the things that you may need while on travel.

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    This Safety Tips, one must go through if planning to travel outside.

    Don't keep your wallet/purse in your jeans' back pocket
    Scan all your major documents
    Don't trust strangers who wear turtle neck/polo neck tops
    Get travel insurance
    Don't leave your belongings unattended in public spaces
    Be wary of using your credit card at an internet cafe

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    1. Patience Is Important
    2. Wake Up Early
    3. Laugh At Yourself
    4. Stash Extra Cash
    5. Meet Local People
    6. Pack A Scarf
    Explore Mumbai and Enjoy travelling through Mumbai Local trains.

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    If you follow these common sense tips on your trips.Get in the habit of looking back when you get up to leave somewhere.


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