Travel protection program MedjetAssist knows a lot about helping keep travelers safe, so it’s offering these tips on how you can take a trip without a hitch.
- Put personal items like wallets and phones in a closed front pocket or zipped bag so they aren’t easily accessible to thieves.
- Avoid big groups, which is one way many tourists get pickpocketed.
- Keep a spare credit card in your hotel room’s safe.
- Before leaving home, let your bank know of any travel plans – especially out of the country.
- Don’t use an outside ATM or one that isn’t designated by your bank.
- Be careful not to wander into potentially dangerous areas, and stay alert when venturing into any area.
