I also recommend you write it down on a small card or sheet of paper, get it laminated (easily done at your local office supply store) to protect it from moisture, and keep it in your wallet/purse. Save it on your phone somewhere (I use the Evernote App).
Instead, record that information in advance, and create an “Emergency Plan” for you to follow if things go badly. You may also be too stressed and panicky to think straight.ĭon’t put yourself in that position. If disaster strikes, you might not have time to search for numbers for local police or ambulance services, or directions to the nearest embassy for your country. Every country has its own special scams to watch out for!įorewarned is forearmed, and this research can help defend you from being tricked out of hundreds, maybe thousands of dollars (while suffering the kind of frustration and misery that ruins a dream trip). I recommend you learn them all – then fire up the Google and do even more in-depth research into the worst scams happening at your specific destination.įor example, the milk scam in Cuba. Here are some of the most common travel scams I’ve come across.
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If you’re lucky, they’ll be kinda obvious – but there are plenty of craftier, professional con-artists out there too.Įveryone thinks they’re too smart to be scammed - but it happens. Wherever you go in the world, you’ll always find people ready to trick you out of your hard-earned cash. Learn Common Travel Scams Research Local Scams With that in mind, here are my best travel safety tips to help minimize your chances of something bad happening to you during your travels. I don’t want to scare you too much! However, it’s wise to be prepared. In Miami Beach, my camera was stolen when I wasn’t paying attention.Īfter many years traveling the world, I’ve grown accustomed to deceitful taxi drivers, two-faced tour guides, insincere offers of help, and an occasional theft or scam.įor the most part, the world is a pretty safe place for travelers.
You don’t even need to travel internationally to have bad stuff happen. I managed to get that back too, chasing the thief down the road screaming like a maniac and brandishing a bottle of tequila! LOL. In Mexico, a pickpocket grabbed my iPhone on the street. I thought it was gone, until this happened months later. One time in Panama, some women distracted me at a bar while stealing my laptop from a backpack. Nothing ruins an adventure quicker than getting sick, scammed or robbed when you travel! Traveling during a pandemic requires a few extra steps to stay safe. Many countries are open for travel but require proof of vaccinations, a negative COVID-19 test, quarantine or other restrictions. Here are my best travel safety tips for avoiding trouble on your trip.ĬOVID UPDATE: Before you travel, research if there are any restrictions for the country you plan to visit. Mechanical Integrity of Tubing: Tubing Failures (English)įor more information about the process safety resources CCPS has available, Process Safety Moments, or to volunteer to translate a CCPS Process Safety Moment, please contact CCPS at or at +1-64.After traveling the world for the past 10-years, I’ve learned a lot about staying safe – sometimes the hard way. Produto errado no tanque errado: um acidente fatal de reação química (Brazilian Portuguese) Wrong material in the wrong tank: A fatal reactive chemistry incident (English)
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