Last Updated on March 11, 2020
4. Don’t show your valuables
This tip has to make it to each list of best travel hacks because it is pretty common sense, but we bet everyone does it.
If you are in a different city and don’t know what areas are dangerous and what areas are not, try to keep your belongings out of sight – this goes for your camera, cellphone, and wallet. There are waste bags that you can buy that are very suitable for traveling.
5. Choose the right transportation and buckle up
Traffic accidents are the most common reason for American deaths abroad. And this happens because people become super relaxed and forget all about wearing a seatbelt. If you are driving by yourself, pick a car that you are comfortable using. If you opt for a motorcycle, make sure to wear a helmet and ride safely.
6. Learn the local 911 equivalent
If you need to call 911 while you are out of your country, 911 won’t work. So, before leaving, save the local emergency numbers in your contact list and write it down in a paper as well. We would recommend you learn the phone number for the police, the fire department and the EMS – some countries have different numbers for different emergencies.
7. Keep your seatbelt on while flying
Air travel is the safest means of traveling, but you can make it even safer by following the flight attendants’ instructions. They tell you to fasten your seatbelt when the plane is about to take off, and of course, you have the option of taking it off as soon as the plane stabilizes, but this can be dangerous. If turbulence strikes, the fact that you were not wearing your seatbelt can result in serious injuries.
8. Not checking state department warnings
The cautions, warnings, and advisories that come from the U.S. State department can sometimes seem a little over the top, and of course most of the time it is not worth canceling your long-planned trip over alarmist warnings.
