UNDERRATED TRAVEL SAFETY TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS | 30+ Tips & Tricks to Keep You Safe Abroad!
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Published 2024-02-21
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0:00 INTRODUCTION
0:19 PRE-DEPARTURE SAFETY TIPS
4:26 TIPS FOR AVOIDING THEFT ABROAD
7:38 TECH RELATED TRAVEL TIPS
10:02 SAFETY TIPS WHEN PACKING
11:15 GENERAL FOOD SAFETY TIPS FOR TRAVEL
12:25 TRAVEL SAFETY TIPS FOR WHEN YOU ARRIVE
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All Comments (21)
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Hey everyone I hope you enjoy this week's video about travel safety tips! You can access the full written version (with some bonus tips) here: happytowander.com/travel-safety-tips/
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I wear my "bag" that holds my phone in front of me. Lol not only is it zipped, it's locked with a micro caribener. It also has a drink holder. I kept my old phone that's deactivated and use it for pics. There's no way I'm comfortable handing my phone to someone to take a pic for me. I made a little rfid card holder. Aluminum flashing tape from the home improvement store 😂.
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re the RFID blocking, I now use a RFID pouch for my hotel key card. Last year I accidently placed the hotel access key card near my credit card and the magnetisation of the hotel card damaged the credit card so the credit card was then unable to tap and go. I had to swipe it and enter a pin each time.
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Great video!! I don’t post any pictures of my trip until I’m home. When I’m in Europe I always go to a bank that you go inside to use the ATM. Since, Covid I have noticed that most European countries now take card and I didn’t use the $100 Euros I took out to use for emergencies. The only monies I used was for the bathrooms. Thanks for this video it was very helpful.
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Very informative video! I also think it's good to wait to post on social media after you're home. If people know you're away from your house, you never know who can try to access your home.
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Instead of a money belt I use the runner's wrist wallets under a long sleeved shirt for money and credit cards. My passport is in a silk neck pouch, and I wear a silk scarf to make that less visible.
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Posting that you are traveling also lets people know you are not home and could make you a target for burglaries in your home.
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I have watched many videos on this topic since we are going to the Med for a month this year. Thank you for the excellent information!
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Great tips for traveling. Thank you so much!
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An excellent video, Christina!
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Awesome video and advice. I’m genuinely curious about the Apple AirTags one though. If the stuff disappears what will it help? Or how does this work in a practical sense?
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Thank you! These are very helpful tips :)
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Thank you for mentioning meds. I'm on meds for bipolar and high cholesterol. I'm not worried about my statin. But I know my bipolar meds are either controlled or illegal in parts of the world. I'm Andrew. And it's been my experience that some places are more forthright with providing that information than others. I'm looking at you Israel and The Philippines. I dont have that option on my iphone.
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I will be in Italy for 2 weeks in a few days. Please let me know if there is a bed bug problem 😢
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Thanks for the tips! The scam tip was very good in these times where creative scams are taking place it will be important to be aware! Also for daybacks good to get double zip bags so that you can use a tsa mini lock!
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👍🏻👍🏻Very usefull
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There are RFID blocking cards you can put in your wallet next to your cards.
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Do you take your passport with you while walking around in London? Or keep it in the hotel?
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hi, which credit card do you have that includes travel insurance?
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WOW!!
