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DO NOT transport items for other people.
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Be cautious when entering public restrooms
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Try to seem purposeful when you move about.
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Stick to cars that are unobtrusive and blend in.
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Make your own hotel reservations whenever possible.
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Whenever possible, arrange to be met at your destination.
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Take a self-defense class in your hometown before travelling alone
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A personal alarm and a small flashlight are good ways to frighten attackers.
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When you pick up your car rental, ask which parts of town to stay away from.
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If confronted by superior force, don’t fight attackers — give up valuables.
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Don’t publicize your travel plans — limit knowledge to those who need to know.
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Do not exchange items between bags while waiting for customs or security screening.
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Be aware of your surroundings, always be aware of the location of your closest exit.
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Arrive as near the hotel entrance as possible and, if after dark, in a well-lit area.
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Lock your luggage to avoid accidental opening due to rough handling or cabin pressure
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Do not linger or wander unnecessarily in parking lots, garages, or public spaces near hotels.
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When hiking keep your toenails well trimmed. The force on them while hiking is hard on the toes.
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Learn a few phrases in the local language so you can signal your need for help, the police, or a doctor.
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Only carry as much cash as you need for the day, as automatic teller machines are found every few blocks in many cities.
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When staying in hotels, be sure to bring your own rubber doorstopper. Lodge the doorstopper from the inside, for added security.
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Even when you are lost, act as if you know where you are going. When possible, ask directions only from individuals in authority.
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Go directly to the gate or secure area after checking your luggage, and avoid waiting rooms or shopping areas outside secure areas.
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When using a public washroom, never ever leave anything of value on the inside hooks of the door or on the floor. Put them on your lap.
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Ask the bellman, concierge, and front desk personnel regarding safe — and not-so-safe — areas around the city to jog, dine, or sightsee.
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Sew a pocket into a tank top, place important documents inside, and pin shut. Not only are all the items together and accounted for, they are safe from thieves.
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Select your own taxi cabs at random-don’t take a cab that is not clearly identified as a taxi. Compare the face of the driver with the one posted on his or her license
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In hopes that your luggage never gets lost, a precautionary measure: Print clearly your name, but instead of your residence, put the address of your local police station.
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When out sightseeing or walking after dark, keep a wad of $1 bills wrapped in a $10 bill. If confronted by a person seeking to rob you, pull it out slowly and quickly throw it far away from you.
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Backpacks are also a bad idea – many a thief has gotten away with slitting a hole in the bottom of a backpack belonging to an unsuspecting tourist; the smaller contents of your bag could spill out and you’d never know.
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No matter what others tell you, DO NOT wear fanny packs, belt bags, or anything of the sort! If you are traveling out of country, locals will usually be able to spot you for a tourist; such bags are a dead giveaway. A quick snip of that belt and your bag is gone.
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