Last Updated on January 16, 2021
4. Use the appropriate bag or backpack
Just like jewelry, having a fancy and expensive bag or backpack is a decoy for thieves. You should also know that wearing it hanging in only one shoulder or hand might get you in trouble, as thieves can grab it as they run or drive by you. Consider using a cross-body bag, since these are the safest ones. You need to bear in mind that you want to protect yourself and go unnoticed as much as possible. So don’t give them a reason to even try to assault you.
5. Get travel insurance
Getting travel insurance is something you never know if you should have until you’re in trouble and remind you should have got it. No, travel insurance won’t pay for a ransom if you get kidnapped, but if you get assaulted and lose your stuff, having them under insurance may save you lots of dollars. And since we’re living in a pandemic world, when you’re getting travel insurance, make sure it covers COVID-19.
6. Don’t share too much information with strangers
One of the best safety tips is that you should not share too much information with strangers. Telling them your name, where you’re staying, or your plans for the next few days, it’s like saying to them to show up with reinforcements and assault you. If anyone asks where you’re staying, and you don’t want to seem rude, just tell them it’s in a hotel around town or give a real hotel’s name but the one you’re not staying. It’s not lying. It’s making sure you are safe during your travel.
7. Locals give you the best advice
I’ve said before that you should not talk to strangers, but you can ask for advice from shops and restaurant owners or employees. These are the least people who will try to scam you and, therefore, the most trustable. Not only will they give you precious advice for places you need to know, but they’ll also provide you with advice for places you should totally avoid! Locals can be your best friends, as long as you speak with the right ones.
