Whenever you arrive in any country, whether it be by boat, plane or whatever could be vulnerable. You have all your cash, cards, documents and anything else valuable on you right at that moment.
It is even worse if you have never been there before and look like a tourist. Believe me, there are always people who are willing to “help” you. You should take every precaution to avoid any potential problems.
After all you’d hate for someone to “help” themselves to your belongings, when you have just gotten there. That would be a sure disaster. Here are a few tips that should help.
1. Before leaving for your trip, try to get some information as to the layout of the airport where you will be arriving. If you have a vague sense of where are, it will be helpful as to where you are going and where the pubic transportation is located.
2. Whenever possible it is recommended taking either the airport limousine, or have the hotel transportation pick you up.
3. Never take a taxi that seems to just be “there,” offering its services conveniently.
4. Keep your purse securely next to you and valuables safely secured in your purse or in one of your carry on pieces.
5. If you are traveling Internationally you may need to exchange some money into the local currency before you depart. This gives you one less thing to worry about when you get there. It will also stop you from pulling a large amount of money out at the airport.
6. Keep a small amount of the local currency, easily accessible in a pocket or something, and away from the majority of the rest of your cash. Don’t forget to find the proper amount to tip. And you may want a little extra for a drink or anything else along the way.
7. If you haven’t found anything out about the airport that you are approaching ask one of the airline staff.
Traveling to a new destination with unusual habits and traditions can be a very traumatic experience, a little research before you leave will go a long way.
A lot of people fly off without any research and expect things to be done in exactly the same way and at the same speed as they were at home, well this just isn’t going to happen, and it is very important to try to understand the culture, religion and people of the country that you are travelling to.
Most countries really are actually very safe, but in others it is advisable to take to take as many precautions and know something about it.
However the most important thing is that you have a great holiday or vacation. And I'll see you on the beaches of the world.
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