Safety on Travelling

Going on travelling need us to prepare the safety, here are some questions you need to know about safety on Travelling:
Do I really need a Travel Insurance?
In short, yes. A basic travel insurance policy for a week long holiday can be bought online for under $15, and in extreme circumstances can equate to long term savings in excess of $1M.

Most people purchase travel insurance to protect their possessions, however, the real value in travel insurance lies in its medical cover and legal cover, which will ensure that no matter what happens to you in the world, your medical and legal costs will be covered.

When purchasing travel insurance always ensure that they offer a comprehensive medical and legal cover. Baggage cover is important, but will rarely cover the full value of the possessions that you are travelling with. Ensure that they operate an international 24hr contact helpline in the event of an accident or emergency, and always ensure that you collect all relevant paperwork, i.e. police incident report or medical paperwork when making claims. Always fully read the insurance policy, and contact your insurer if anything goes wrong as soon as possible. .
I am planning to go backpacking by myself. Will I be safe?
Nowhere in the world is one hundred percent safe, and the risk of crime and illness always exists whether at home or on holiday. Travellers tend to be particularly prone to crime, however, as they are faced with an unfamiliar environment and naturally stand out from the crowd.

Travelling alone (especially if you are female) will inevitably put you at a marginally higher risk than people travelling in groups, though a bit of common sense will ensure that you stay safe. In particular, it is important to maintain good contact with friends and family when youÂ’re on the road so that they have a reasonable idea of where you will be while youÂ’re away. A regular email charting your journey should suffice. Travelling alone can be a truly enlightening experience, and you may be surprised at how many new friends and companions you make along the way.

Researching your destination prior to travelling is essential to ensure a safe trip. The Travel.State.Gov (http://www.travel.state.gov/) and Foreign and Commonwealth Office for Travel (http://www.fco.gov.uk/travel) are excellent resources, offering objective assessment of the travel risks associated travelling to any country in the world. Both sites are regularly updated with the latest travel information covering any potential risks, terrorism, natural disasters, disease, crime etc. within the region.
Crime
Take extra caution with valuables – never leave them unattended particularly in hotels, hostels, airports and restaurants. As far as possible, use hotel/hostel lockups and safes to protect important travel documents, and always travel with spare copies. Increasingly many travellers prefer to scan and email important travel documents to themselves, so that they can always access such details online.

Try to only carry small amounts of cash with you, carrying the rest of your travel budget on credit cards and as travellers cheques. A discrete travel belt is also a great way to protect money and credit cards when youÂ’re on the road. Likewise a small padlock on hand luggage is useful to perturb pickpockets.

Always be wary of strangers no matter how helpful and honest they may seem. It is safer to be rude and decline an offer of help, than endanger yourself. It is always a good idea to ask local hotel or hostel owner when you arrive in a new area if there are any areas that should be avoided. When out and about (particularly at night) try to avoid quiet areas and stick to well lit crowded areas as far as possible.

Under all circumstances avoid drugs. Different countries have different penalties for people supplying and possessing drugs.

Finally make sure that you have enough money for your travels, try to avoid pushing your budget to the absolute limit, otherwise you will not be able to accommodate any unexpected mishaps or misfortunes along the way.