{"id":5793,"date":"2017-07-11T08:53:23","date_gmt":"2017-07-11T08:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/test_manager\/tips-to-stay-safe-when-traveling-abroad\/"},"modified":"2019-07-10T08:02:45","modified_gmt":"2019-07-10T08:02:45","slug":"tips-to-stay-safe-when-traveling-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/managersoffice.net\/el\/tips-to-stay-safe-when-traveling-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Stay Safe When Traveling Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000033;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Traveling is one the most life-enriching activities, and traveling to exotic lands is a learning experience like no other. But potential dangers are lurking everywhere, as recent world events have made us keenly aware. Stop traveling? Never!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>As we all know, random incidents can happen anywhere, even at home. Whether you are traveling alone or with a partner or a group, staying aware of your surroundings is important at all times. Practicing \u201csafe travel\u201d will minimize your risk of becoming a victim of a crime, abroad or even at home. Here are tips to keep you safe:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Assimilate<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t travel in uniforms or with logos on your bags. It is best to make an effort to dress like the locals and blend in. That said, it\u2019s not necessary to go to extremes, like wearing a hijab or jilbab in a Muslim country. Western clothing is acceptable everywhere; just use your common sense.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Keep Important Information With You At All Times<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make multiple copies of your passport, and keep a copy in your pocket, not a wallet. This way, if your wallet gets stolen, you still have your identification. \u00a0Leave the other copy hidden in your luggage. Keep a list of medications in your wallet, and indicate on it if you have any medical conditions, such as diabetes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Take a Minimum Number of Credit Cards and Safeguard Them<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Leave unimportant credit cards at home. This will make things much easier if you become a victim of theft. And don\u2019t ever put a wallet in your back pocket \u2014 use a front pocket or hide money elsewhere, such as around your neck. For those carrying handbags, cross-body bags are safest.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Don\u2019t Speak Too Loudly<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A foreign accent stands out and draws attention. Loud talkers draw attention, too, and this is something you want to avoid at all costs. \u201cBlending in\u201d is high on the list of staying safe, so talking loud is a no-no.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Keep It Private.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When in public, don\u2019t discuss personal travel plans or details, such as which hotel you are staying in or where you plan to go next. If you need to ask directions, be discreet. The safest place to get directions is from a hotel concierge or a shop owner.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Don\u2019t Go Anywhere With Strangers<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Everything you\u2019ve told your kids all these years holds true for you. Never go with a gypsy cab or take a random tour guide. Book a licensed tour with a registered agent. At tourist sites, guides will have official identification if they are legit.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Observe Local Customs at All Times<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, don\u2019t chew gum or spit on the sidewalk in Singapore, don\u2019t drink alcohol outside in Canada and don\u2019t eat while you are walking on the streets in France. Women: When in a Muslim country, dress appropriately and never call attention to yourself with revealing clothing. Also, avoid tight clothing, short skirts, and anything that screams \u201csexy.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Trust your Instincts<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you don\u2019t feel good about a situation or sense anything irregular at all, get yourself out of there! It\u2019s OK to get off the elevator or leave the restroom. Don\u2019t worry about offending anyone. And report anything suspicious to local police. The familiar adage, \u201cIf you see something, say something\u201d applies everywhere.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Stay Alert.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wherever you are traveling, make sure you stay aware. Don\u2019t walk while you are talking on your cell phone or texting, and don\u2019t let yourself get distracted in public. Thieves prey on people that aren\u2019t paying attention. Walk with a purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Manager\u2019s Office Team<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000033;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Have a safe Summer<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Loud talkers draw attention, too, and this is something you want to avoid at all costs.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7839,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":""},"categories":[153],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Tips to Stay Safe When Traveling Abroad - Manager&#039;s Office<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/managersoffice.net\/el\/tips-to-stay-safe-when-traveling-abroad\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"el_GR\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Tips to Stay Safe When Traveling Abroad - 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