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How To Stay Safe When Travelling Abroad
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Till a few decades back, travelling abroad was a luxury that few Indians could afford. Being 'foreign return' was one tag that most people wanted to have.
But lately a lot of Indians are holidaying on foreign shores and travelling abroad has become extremely common today. While most places are quite safe to travel to, others do present increased danger. Here's what you can do to keep yourself safe wherever your adventures take you.
Prior to departure:
- State Departments of most countries issue travel warnings if it is unsafe to travel to that particular destination for any reason. Make sure you check out if any travel warnings have been issued for your intended location. It is also a good idea to check on the political scenario of the country you wish to travel to. Places where there is political unrest are best avoided so that you do not find yourself in a war-like situation during your vacation.
- Speak to relatives or friends who have travelled to the places you're going to and find out if they had any problems during their visit. Check if they felt safe during their trip and also ask for any safety pointers that they may have picked up on their previous visits.
- Always make copies of your passport, visa, and other important travel documents and leave them behind with a responsible person. You could also email a copy of these to yourself so that you can access them immediately if your originals get lost or stolen.
- Do not forget to buy some travel insurance. The small premium is nothing compared to the cost of your trip and will come in handy if you fall sick, have airline troubles, or if your stuff gets stolen.
During your trip:
- Never leave cash or valuables in your hotel room, regardless of how great or upscale your hotel is. Rent a safe deposit box at the hotel if you cannot carry all your valuables or money with you.
- Travellers tend to walk a lot when visiting a new country and sometimes find themselves in neighbourhoods that are quite risky, thereby putting themselves in danger. To avoid this, ensure that you go only to those localities that look well populated and avoid places where there are hardly any people. You could also ask at your hotel if you need to avoid any particular destinations.
- Avoid subways and metros late at night, unless you're in a big group. Even then, it would be wiser to spring for a cab.
- If travelling to a beach location, leave your watches, cell phones, and other things that you cannot afford to get wet, in the hotel. Alternately, carry them in a waterproof pouch and keep them with you even when you're in the water. Leaving them unattended on the beach, even for a few seconds, is asking for trouble.
- Never leave the balcony doors of your hotel room open when you're sleeping, especially if you're staying in cottages or on lower floors. We once did so at a beautiful beachfront resort in Pattaya and paid a heavy price for the cooling breeze that we wanted during the night!
In an emergency:
If you do happen to get robbed or lose your important travel papers, make sure you contact the Indian embassy immediately. They will help you out if you're having any trouble with the local police and will also see that you get back home safely.
It takes just a little prior planning before you leave and being alert when you're on holiday to make sure your vacation is a roaring success.
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Ruchi Agarwal
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