Travelling to other places is fun especially together with your friends. Meeting new people and getting to know them is a way to experience new things. Other activities include visiting tourist destinations, sight-seeing, buying souvenirs, taking selfies. With all the things you want to Do in your list, you will tend to forgot that there are people who would take advantage since you are on vacation mode. You want to worry less because you are on a relaxation moment but you also have to consider that there can dangers or threats in traveling. It is very important to know about these to keep your items safe like your wallet, passport, and documents.
Pickpockets are almost everywhere in the world. Tourists are their favorite target because they will think that you have a lot of cash inside your bag or wallet. Most of the tourists are focused on taking pictures and videos. This is the most vulnerable time and most likely they will strike at the moment when you are distracted. They will try to trick you then until they get what they want. Stay away from crowded places and be aware of your place especially your personal belongings. Do not wear fancy jewelries like sparkling necklace, gold watch, and diamond earrings.
There a lot of good and honest taxi drivers around the globe that will return your things if you left them inside their vehicle but there are also taxi drivers that are scammers. A lot of taxi drivers will trick you about their taxi meter or charge you more. There are times that they will take you to a different route to prolong the trip so that you will pay more for the fare. Carry a map and tell the cab driver where to go or know the landmarks of your destination. Act like you have been to that place many times. You must secure your ATM card, visa, passport, and important documents. Do not just trust easily on anyone because you do not really know about their intentions. Not all places you go have 911 hotline contact number. You must have a list of local emergency hotline numbers to ensure that authority will respond directly when you are in danger.
Food is one of the main reasons why travelers go around the archipelago. They search for the best foods and they cross many oceans just to taste it. Street food is one of the must try things on your list but be careful in choosing it because this may cause allergies or stomach upset. Ask the people around you if it is safe to eat it. Try one dish at a time. Do not put everything inside your mouth just because it looks attractive or because it is the best-selling food in their place. The weather in every destination is very unpredictable. Bring a hat or cap and a small umbrella always. There are places that are prone to extreme weather conditions like very hot sunny weather. Checking the news from time to time will keep you updated about the weather forecast.