1) When taking taxis from an airport to your hotel, travel
in the more expensive airport taxis and ensure that the drivers have official
identification. Never take a taxi waiting outside the airport grounds.
I know this sounds extreme, but it is by far better to be
safe than sorry.
2) When traveling from your hotel to the airport, go with a
taxi recommended by the hotel.
Again, taxi’s can be very dangerous. I can’t express that
enough.
3) Try not to arrive in a new city or town late at night.
This can just go wrong in a number of ways. It is much
easier getting checked in during the day time and security at night in certain
areas is just horrendous.
4) Travel in a group if possible.
Since when is traveling in numbers not a good idea?
5) Learn the basics in the local language before you arrive.
Don't expect that people will speak English.
English is becoming more widely spoken these days, but you
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6) Keep your valuables hidden.
A money belt is great if it is an option that you willing to
look into. There are many different styles of money belt. One of the most
popular is an “over the shoulder” style wallet on a strap that you were
underneath your top. This makes it very difficult for a thief to make off with
your valuables.
7) Avoid going on your own to remote areas/ruins where
tourist would be expected to go. Seek local advice or take a guide.
8) Read the guide books and talk with other tourists to find
out which areas are best avoided.
9) When leaving discos late at night take a taxi home no
matter how close your hostel is. Outside most discos you'll find a street
vendor selling cigarettes. Usually these people know all the taxi drivers and
can recommend a safe one.
10) When arriving in a new town, keep to your original plan
and stay in the hostel that you have decided on. Don't let the taxi driver
persuade you that your hostel is fully booked and that he knows a cheaper and
better one. He'll be working on commission and the hostel probably won't be in
a safe part of town.
11) Even better, when arriving lane/train in a new city, try
to reserve your hotel in advance, preferably with a hotel that has an
airport/station collection service.
12) Don't wear expensive looking jewelry.
13) On public transport have your day pack close to you at
all times, preferably with the straps around your legs or padlocked to the
luggage rack. On buses your backpack will normally go outside, either on top of
the roof or in the external luggage compartments. On long distance buses ask
for a receipt for your bags. On short rides just keep a careful eye out each
time the bus stops to off-load bags. In the event of having your bags stolen
stay with the bus - you will probably require a declaration from the bus
company accepting responsibility for the loss in order to claim any money from
your insurance company.
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14) Leave your valuables in your hotel safe when making day
trips or longer tours. Obtain a receipt not just for your money belt/wallet
etc. but for its contents, with each item listed.
15) If you have to leave your passport and credits cards
together, place the credit card in a sealed envelope and sign your name across
the flap. This way when you return you will know that nothing has been tampered
with.
16) If planning on going to market areas, crowded streets,
fiestas etc. don't go with all your valuables. Leave them in the hotel. If
you’re planning on buying something expensive keep your money safely in a money
belt. Try to be discreet when opening it! To protect small change in your
pockets you can stuff a handkerchief in after.
17) If the pavements are really crowded, especially in
market areas, walk in the road.
18) If you suspect someone is following you, stop and stare
them in the eye until they go. If you really get a bad feeling about a place,
go with your first instincts and leave. Bag slashing is rare nowadays but for
added safety you can wear your day pack on your chest.
19) If it's on your back try to walk without stopping. If
you need to stop, sway your pack gently from side to side so that you can feel
if anyone is tampering with it.
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20) When putting your bag down on the floor, to take a photo
or just to sit in a cafe, remember to put your foot through the strap. Not only
will it be impossible to snatch, you also won't forget it! This is the most
common type of theft - tourists forgetting bags in cafes and on returning to
ask if anyone has seen it, you've guessed it, it's gone.