Tips for General Travel Safety
Traveling can provide some of the greatest experiences of your
life; however it can also be pretty scary if general travel
safety is not followed. Before traveling everyone involved in
the trip should review safety suggestions and mentally prepare
themselves for different situations as well as prepare for
emergencies that might crop up. The following tips will help you
prepare yourself before you begin traveling and save time in
case an emergency occurs.
Safety Tip #1 Photos Always pack recent photos of everyone on
the trip in case of kidnapping or disappearance. This way you
can easily provide local authorities with an immediate photo
rather than waiting for some to arrive from home, which could
waste precious time.
Safety Tip #2 Clothing Always make a mental note what everyone
on the trip is wearing each day. This is needed information in
the event of a disappearance or kidnapping. Also, bright clothes
should be avoided as well as expensive jewelry because these
simply draw attention to you and increase your risk for attack,
kidnapping, or theft. Blending in with the crowd is more
desirable when traveling than sticking out.
Safety Tip #3 Allergies Remember to make note of any allergies
individuals on the vacation might have. When traveling people
easily encounter many foods they are not accustomed to and might
easily have an allergic reaction. Different supplies should also
be on hand like Benadryl or Epipens if necessary. Also,
insurance cards should be carried on vacation and kept in a
secure place in case medical attention is needed.
Safety Tip #5 Travel Itinerary Regardless of whether you are
traveling by plane, train or automobile you should provide a
relative or friend with a travel itinerary including hotels and
general plans for each day. This may seem like a hassle, however
if you are lost or missing it is important for family members to
have an idea of where to start looking for you.
Safety Tip #6 Credit Cards Make sure you have all the
information in your wallet noted on another sheet of paper,
perhaps saved as an email in your inbox that is easily
accessible. This should include names of all credit and bank
cards with their phone numbers as well as any other cards or
personal information you might need to cancel in the event your
wallet is lost or stolen.
Remember, there are plenty of other safety guidelines like
buckling up, washing your hands, and looking both ways before
crossing the street that should always be followed when
traveling as well as the above mentioned safety tips. The best
way to make your vacation successful is to be as prepared as
possible in case something goes wrong. Safety should always be
the number one priority when traveling
Patrick Warner
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What are some safety tips for an American woman traveling to Cuzco, Peru alone?
Please feel free to contact me on AIM (acidsun800) if you have any pertinent info on Cuzco, the Manu Reserve, or travel in general.
you can take me with you and i will protect you. i dont know the language, the customs, the lay of the land but i will protect you, as long as things dont get too hairy. also, i have no money or experience, and im not particularly good looking.
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The best way is to meet some friend here to travel together.
The tips to travel alone are:
1. Use a travel agency to arrange the itinerary.
2. Don’t use informal taxis.
3. Book a 4 or 5 stars category.
Regards,
Alain
References :
http://www.peru.info/perueng.asp
Females are easy targets for theft and rape, especially if you are gringo (pale skin, blond hair). Travelling alone is always risky regardless of sex. A travel agent is the safest but also most expensive. I would recommend flying into Lima, busing during the days to whereever you want to go. For tours find a local travel group and most likely you will be with other foriegners (especially with Machu Pichu in Cuzco).
The BIGGEST Risks are:
1)Non Radio Taxi (the taxi’s w/o a phone number on the door) travel at night in cities.
2)Staying at shady hostels in nad parts of the cities.
3)Walking alone in cities at night.
Just be aware of your environment at all times, don’t dress like a normal tourist (and DON’T read the Lonely Planet or other guide as you walk anywhere–it’s a common sign you are lost or an easy target for theft). Enjoy Peru, awesome country!
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1) don’t go alone 2)if you must, have your hotel in lima send a car to meet you @ airport (try hotel nirvana, hnirvana18@hotmail.com) do not walk around lima at night alone - cuzco is ok if you stay around the plaza - aguas calientes (nearest town to machu) is great, stay at gringo bill’s hostal - dress down, watch your wallet, no exposed jewelry anywhere (i’m not kidding)
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