Travelling is an important part of our life. For business travelers, you need to reach your business contacts in various cities or locations. For personal travelers, you need to meet up with friends and relatives whom you have not seen for some time. For those on pleasure trips, traveling provides an opportunity to visit places you like to see, or to do things you really like.
These may be domestic or international travel. Whatever it may be, you want to arrive safely at your destination and on time. You do not want to abort your travel or miss your holidays due to time spent on attending to personal or safety incidents during your travel.
Though most of us are familiar with basic safety precautions, at times, we may be complacent or careless. The information provided is a refresher and a reminder for all.
These safety tips are equally relevant to both domestic or international travel. It is extremely important for travelers to be familiar with these personal safety tips before starting a journey.
(1) Tips for business travelers. Some simple measures you can consider enhancing your personal safety, avoiding or reducing potential safety and security threats. (From: Forbes.com)
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| Keep a low profile |
Having a driver pick you up at the airport with a sign that has your name and company isn't always a good idea when traveling abroad, says McCann. You don’t want anyone to know who you are or where you work since scoping out potential burglary or kidnapping targets often begins at the airport. Instead, arrange to have your driver identify you by what you are wearing or the kind of luggage you are carrying.
Achtung, Baby!
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| Keep Focus on your surroundings |
Be cautious when using your cell phone in public - especially when travelling abroad or in surroundings which you are not familiar with. If you’re absorbed in talking on the phone and ignore people around you, you’re setting yourself up as potential victim. “Criminals strike most when people aren’t paying attention,” says a security expert.
Locked Up
Female business travelers need to be extra cautious since they’re perceived as more vulnerable than men, says McCann. The biggest precaution women can take when they’re on the road is buying an inexpensive portable lock, such as the $20 Door Anchor. This steel safety device attaches to the door's strike plate and secures over the knob, keeping the door in place.
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| To properly secured your door, when you in your room. |
(2) Tips for holiday travelers.
... from the BBC Health column on "Personal safety while travelling"
Sensible precautions for holiday travelers:
In most holiday destinations, personal safety is a matter of staying alert, being sensible and taking the same precautions you would at home. The risk of violent assault varies from country to country and you should be aware of the potential dangers.
Not all destinations you plan to visit is like the scene shown above. Take advice from locals and tour guides about the areas to avoid, especially at night and when alone.
Make sure you:
- Carry the minimum amount of cash.
- Don't flaunt valuables, such as cameras, jewellery or video equipment.
- Dress sensibly, respecting local traditions. Women, especially, should take care not to expose too much bare skin in certain countries. Carry a sarong or T shirt with you to quickly cover up if necessary.
- Be particularly careful around areas or buildings of religious significance.
- Being drunk or under the influence of drugs will leave you particularly vulnerable to trouble.
- If travelling with a group, watch out for each other.
- Make sure someone knows where you are and what time you are expected back at your hotel or accommodation.
- Don't resist attackers - if confronted it's usually safer to give up your valuables.
Health information (issued by National Health Service of UK)
(3) Do get in touch with your embassy/consular office. During an emergency, you need to contact them. At least you need to have their hot line, and possibly where they are located. For those staying for a longer duration, it is useful to register with your embassy. Especially for those visiting countries experiencing frequent civil unrest or violent public demonstration.
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