Traveling abroad is everyone’s dream, it is an unforgettable experience that makes people learn more about another world, another country, another culture and other people.
Whether you are excited, nervous or happy, you should not forget all the difficulties that await you when moving to a “foreign land”. In addition to differences in language and culture – which are basic difficulties, you may encounter more difficulties if you make the following mistakes:
Do not prepare money or backup identification documents
Maybe the place you are going to is a civilized, rich country with many beautiful landscapes, but it is not impossible for you to lose your wallet or luggage due to theft or misplacement. If you lose your identification documents or a large amount of money, it is definitely “dangerous” for you because you may be in a situation where you can “go but cannot return”.
To avoid risks, it is best not to put all your cash, credit cards and identification documents in one wallet. Additionally, you should have more than one credit card, extra cash, and copies of identification documents. Passport kept in separate bag. That way, if you lose your documents or money, you will be able to manage it.
Carrying heavy luggage
The mistake of bringing too much luggage is a common mistake of most Vietnamese tourists. You just want to stuff, stuff, and stuff as much as you can until you have enough weight when you get on the plane. Not only does it make you have to struggle with bulky bags, heavy luggage also makes you a target for bad guys because you show yourself as a tourist and a stranger.
If you pay attention, you will see that when Europeans travel, they are often very simple, only a travel backpack is enough for them to pack their belongings. Using only one backpack will make it easier for you to control your luggage and feel comfortable when traveling.
Do not buy travel insurance
Advanced countries recommend that you buy travel insurance if traveling abroad. A long trip contains many new things, but there are also extremely dangerous things that you sometimes cannot foresee.
It’s best not to save money by not buying travel insurance. Insurance will be a lifesaver in the event of an accident, medical emergency, robbery or natural disaster. Please read the regulations carefully to understand the usefulness of travel insurance.
Open the door to a stranger
When traveling, you definitely have to stay at a motel or hotel. You are in your room when you hear a knock on the door and you open it immediately without even checking the magic eye on the door. This careless action will endanger you because there is a possibility that the stranger will be a robber or disguised as a housekeeping staff with the intention of stealing.
Verify the person at the door before opening the door for them, remember that not everywhere is safe.
Drink too much, eat too much
Traveling is a time for you to enjoy delicious drinks and food in foreign countries. Those are wonderful experiences that are not easy to get. However, no matter how good your stomach is or how high your alcohol tolerance is, you should still control your eating.
If you drink too much, you may encounter unnecessary trouble; if you eat too much, you may experience gastrointestinal problems. Remember, we travel not only to eat, but also to visit beautiful sights.
Take a “ghost” taxi
“Ghost” taxis or parachute taxis are quite popular in foreign countries because of their flexibility and convenience. Although they may be cheaper, taxis also pose many dangers. You should research in advance about reputable and licensed taxi companies at your destination or ask the hotel to call a taxi for you, it will be much safer.
Tell strangers where you live
Making new friends makes the trip more interesting. However, you need to be careful not to rush to tell them the hotel address or room number, especially if you are a woman or traveling alone. The above information can make them greedy or have dishonest schemes. You should answer vaguely or avoid other topics when asked for personal information.
Not finding out about the robbery situation in the locality
Before traveling, you should research information online with the keyword “Top 10 types of robberies in…”. You can imagine situations that will happen in advance so you can be more careful when walking on the road or going to crowded places.
Wearing a lot of jewelry or valuable items
You should not wear expensive jewelry like this when traveling abroad
Don’t let yourself become easy prey for thieves by wearing expensive jewelry, cameras or phones. You should use an old handbag to hold a camera and wear cheap jewelry accessories.
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