Do not leave your luggage unattended in public areas. Do
not accept packages from strangers. When you sit on a
plane or bus, put your luggage on the overhead across from
you. This way, you can keep an eye on your belongings.
It’s easy for thieves, to go through your luggage above
your head, when you can’t see their hands. Always mark
your bag with something distinctive, so you can recognize
it quickly when you see it on the baggage carousel.
Learn the language of emergency words/escape words. In
case of trouble it is helpful to learn a few words of the
country you’re in. Such as; where is the toilet? Where
is the hospital, can you take me there, can you help me,
can you point me in the direction of the American Embassy,
etc…
Walk in well lighted areas. Walk in the middle of
sidewalks to avoid robbers. Stand away from curbs to
avoid robbers in cars on motorbikes. If approached by a
suspicious person, cross the street, change direction,
approach a policeman or enter a store or public building.
Remember to wash your hands daily. Be aware that
everything you touch, i.e.; hand rails, doorknobs, shake
hands with, all carry germs (bacteria, viruses, fungi,
protozoa, helminthes, etc.). Do not eat undercooked beef,
pork, or fish. Wash all fruits before eating. We know
bottle water is safe to drink. But why do Americans
insist on ice cubes with their drinks? It’s a bad idea,
because you don’t know, if the tap water used for the ice
cubes is germ-free clean water. When buying “bottle
water,” turn it upside down before you pay for it. If it
leaks, it may have been refilled and is being resold.
Photo tip: Take a photo of the town’s name, i.e.; on a
sign, a poster, shop name, drain covers usually have them
as well, for example. When you first arrive somewhere to
help you remember exactly where you were, when you first
took that batch of photos. And repeat as often as
needed, as you travel to new locations.
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