Traveling around the world, or even just around your country or state, can be an amazing way for you to experience new things, try new foods, meet new people, and gain new memories. However, traveling can also open you up to some dangers that you otherwise wouldn’t be as vulnerable to when you were back at home. And when you’re away from your normal area and routine, it can be even more challenging to deal with bumps in the road or unexpected emergencies. So to help you protect yourself from getting into unwanted trouble, here are some of the top three dangers that travelers need to be aware of and ways to avoid them.
Visiting An Unsafe Area
One of the best things you can do to stay safe and away from danger when travelling is to know what dangers are common where you’re going and have a plan to steer clear of them. As part of this, Lindsay Tigar, a contributor to Reader’s Digest, shares a list of some places that are commonly unsafe for people to visit. According to this list, some of the areas you might want to avoid include India, the Middle East, Brazil, Egypt, Russia, and the Philippines. The countries on this list made their way here for various different reason, including civil unrest, corruption, and high crime rates. But as a way to ensure you’re planning to travel to a safe area, make sure you check to see if there are any travel warnings for the area you plan to visit.
Theft Or Scams
Many travellers who have had a bad experience when visiting somewhere have fallen victim to some type of theft or scam during their travels. According to Shannon Ullman, a contributor to the Huffington Post, popular tourist destinations often have particular problems with these issues, as locals can easily pick out tourists that are unfamiliar with certain customs or ways of life in the area. To combat this, make sure you’ve done your research about common scams or robberies that have been known to happen in the area.
Road-Related Accidents
Arguably the most dangerous thing that travellers do is take unnecessary risks with their transportation choices. Car and truck accidents are common in all countries, so it’s crucial to your own safety that you make the right choices here. According to the World Health Organization, it’s especially vital that you never get into a car with someone who shouldn’t be behind the wheel, whether because they’re drunk, on drugs, or otherwise incapacitated. If you suspect anything odd, seek out another transportation option.
To ensure you’re able to make it home safely after having a great vacation, use the tips mentioned above to help you stay safe when at home or abroad.
