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Travelling is a fun activity. It is a time for enjoyment and relaxation, family bonding and catching up with friends. It is the me-time that a lot of us deserve. After all, most of us dedicate our time for our work and career.

However, travelling is not all glamour. Contrary to what others believe, it is not like a typical “walk in the park.” There are a lot of things you need to prepare in realizing your dream travel. Further, there are a lot of factors you need to consider in order to make your plans work.

One of the most important factors you need to work on is your security and safety while you are travelling. Of course, who would want an unsafe travelling experience? No one. This is an important concern that all of us who enjoy travelling must be wary of. Here are some tips on how to make your travel safe and secure.

Keep your travel plans and details to yourself - Posting your specific travel details online or sharing it with other people is a big no no in travelling. It can put your life in danger, no joke. Very specific travel details such as accommodations, specific schedule, bus service details, and things related to your finances should not be shared. Keep them to yourself to avoid risks. Keep a photocopy of your passport and all other important documents in a safe place.

Be familiar with the places you plan to visit - At least make a quick search on the internet about the place you are going to visit. What are the places most friendly to visitors, what are the places where tourists should avoid going to. These are some of the things you need to check before you head into a place. It is standard so that you will not get into trouble. Learn about the local situation, who knows there may be political turmoil during your visit.

Further, know the transportation system. There may be bus service you can subscribe into for a safer travel.

Ask for “safety” tips from locals - Of course, the best people to ask for safety tips are people who live within that area. Solicit advice from your hotel managers or even clerks. Ask about the “safe” and “unsafe” local areas. Bus drivers and taxi drivers offer good tips too. As a general rule, city streets that include children and women suggest the area is safe for families. Be observant of the landscape of the place you are going to visit.

Get to know your embassy - Familiarize yourself with the location and contact details of your country’s embassy. It is very essential for you to know these details in case of emergency. The people in your embassy can help you out with all your problems so it is very important to get in touch with them.