06/06/2020
Safety Travel Tips:
1. Download free GPS tracking apps like 'BSafe' or "Trusted Contacts' which allow designated friends/family to track your location in real-time, at all times.
2. Write down US Embassy or Consulate locations & the country's local emergency #'s. 911 is NOT the standard emergency # in all countries. (Example: Jamaica's police emergency # is 119, in Europe it's 112, or 999 in the UK).
3. NEVER share your hotel/resort location while you are still there. Wait until you leave before sharing it publicly on social media. This is why I don't go live when I travel solo.
4. Buy a siren alarm & carry it everywhere with you. They can fit on your keychain & will send out a blaring alarm with the touch of a button if you ever feel you're in danger. TSA will allow these alarms in your carry on bags.
5. Make copies of important documents (passport, driver's license, etc). Keep hard copies for yourself & give the others to trusted family in the event your wallet is lost/stolen.
6. Buy a $3 door-stopper or door jammer & place it underneath your door in your hotel room. Door stoppers aren't just for keeping doors open; they can also make it nearly impossible to open a door form the outside if wedged correctly.
7. Do your research before you travel. Research the state/country's laws, currency, transportation systems, travel advisories, political climate & carry an offline printed map of the areas you're traveling to.
8. Learn how to say "I need help" or any basic emergency phrases in the country's primary language. It takes 2 seconds to find this on Google.
9. Get travel insurance. It can cover trip cancellations, medical emergencies, lost/stolen luggage, etc.
10. Predators are looking for distracted, unsuspecting & naive tourists. Trust your instincts, make eye contact, use your common sense, pay attention and have fun!
~No Place on earth is 100% safe. But you can minimize the already low odds of something bad happening to you by utilizing tips from seasoned travelers. Hope to see you all traveling soon!
