Before you leave home for your great holiday or tourism or safari or volunteer trip. Here are a couple of things i would like you to consider and do while you are in your holiday spot or vacation spot. These are a couple of ideas that when followed you will be relatively safe. The is a lot more information about safety but here are some of them for you to read.
Make sure you know your embassy's number, this is necessary if you run into any problems.
Find out the location of the embassy.
Budget appropriately and check for Currency fluctuations
We recommend you get comprehensive travel insurance. This is mainly for when you fall sick, you will be treated
Check with your doctor as soon as possible to find out which vaccinations that you might need.
Make sure you have the correct Visa
Keep in touch with your family and friends and keep in regular contact with them.
Book a flexible ticket which allows you to leave anytime
Keep away from situations that make you uncomfortable.
Keep an eye on your belongings.
Beware of pickpockets as they are many in especially high tourist areas.
Try to keep a low profile and try to blend in
Always keep your mobile phone and valuables like jewelry out of sight.
Carry your phone card, and loose change for making calls.
Always try to know where you are going.
Try always to be in groups especially at night, don't walk alone