Always keep an eye on your wallet and your documents, do not display jewelry or valuables o Don’t eat raw food in the tropics: these are just some of the most important rules that most travelers know.
Below is a list of six things not to do when you travel:
1. Trust the hotel safe
What to do with the passport, money, tickets or other valuables? To avoid any mishap, they are logically stored in the safe in the room. But is this really safe? The answer is no.
Some very old models can be opened by cutting off the power supplyothers still open with factory settings and many they reveal the contents as soon as the lid is slammed with the fist
for the thieves, hotel room safes are usually nothing more than a minor hindrance because they are mounted in the closet or on the wall with simple screws. So the criminals They can be disassembled and taken away very easily.
It is safer to use the safe that is located in the hotel reception. Valuables are accepted there for a receipt and, unlike in-room safes, are fully insured.
2. Store the most important items in your checked baggage
All what you need immediately after landing should not be in the baggage that goes into the hold of the plane. According to a report by IT service provider Sita, in 2019, the last “normal” year of travel before the coronavirus pandemic, airlines around the world lost around 25.4 million pieces of luggagethat is, just over 5.5 suitcases per thousand passengers.
However, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reassures passengers, since according to their records, 99.5% of lost luggage reappears. However, to avoid being among the remaining 0.5%, you should not leave loose straps hanging from your luggage or carry a bag that is too worn. It is also important to take into account the so-called minimum connection time of a transfer airport.
If the connection time is less than the specified minimum, it is likely that the bag will arrive at its destination at the earliest on the next airline flight and will then be delivered to the owner’s address. That is why it is convenient to always carry in your hand luggage what you may need urgently or a change of clothes.
3. Not knowing the local laws
It is normal for most travelers to comply with the law when they travel. But it is also worth knowing, for example, that in Thailand insulting the king is severely punishedthat in Buddhist countries it is not always well seen when people take supposedly funny photos of themselves in front of Buddha statues or that Bikinis are not permitted on the non-resort beaches of the Maldives.
Secondly, in Bhutan it is forbidden to smoke in public and in the Singapore subway you cannot take durian fruits, which usually have a musty smell.
In many countries the use of drones is problematic and special permission is needed. Meanwhile, in others, such as Morocco, Iran, Kenya and Egypt they are completely prohibited. Improper operation of a drone or near a military area is likely to have serious legal consequences, up to and including jail time.
4. Not being prepared for emergency situations
To be honest, when was the last time you looked for the emergency exit in a hotel? No matter how sophisticated the fire extinguishing system, in any hotel or hostel you need to know where the emergency exits are.
This is especially important on higher floors, because firefighters’ ladders often go no higher than the seventh or eighth floor. Similarly, you should know the local emergency number and whether it is worth calling in an emergency.
Only in just over 70 countries, two thirds of them in Europe, do they have a national emergency service always available. In all other countries, often you have to know the way to the nearest hospital.
5. Carry medications
Whether against the fear of flying, due to pain or tension, there are medicines for all kinds of discomfort. However, it is not always convenient to carry them with you when traveling.
Several countries around the world, such as the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Malaysia, and many others, have much stricter drug laws than Western countries. Thus, what is usually a common drug in Europe is possibly criminalized elsewhereeven in small amounts.
Therefore, before traveling, it is advisable to inform yourself in advance, for example, on the websites of embassies. A brief confirmation from the GP in English that the medication is necessary is also advisable.
6. Check the bank balance at the hotel
It is not convenient to check the bank balance, especially if the WiFi is not protected by a strong password.
As soon as the entry “Guest” or something similar appears among the available networks, most guests think that this is the correct network. However, it is also possible that the criminals have installed their own WiFi hotspot near the hotel and can track everything from email to bank passwords.install malware or redirect the connection to sites of phishing.
This method is also popular at airports and in restaurants. A solution to have greater security is to use your own mobile data or a VPN tunnel.
Source: Eluniverso
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