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Are you traveling safe?

February 26, 2014 By : Allison

Are you traveling safe? Do you even know the TOP risks travelers face?

If you don’t know the most common dangers, how can you protect yourself or those you are traveling with? Did you know that it’s not terrorists, or your plane going down over the ocean? You are more likely to get struck on your way to work or get struck by lightning. So is there nothing to worry about? When the Vice President of Good Neighbor Insurance was a kid growing up in Indonesia (Yes, he’s a TCK – Third-Culture Kid!), he and his brother went into the restroom in the Singapore Airport on their way to the U.S.A. Having never seen a flush toilet, they went in and got lost, by entertaining themselves repeatedly flushing all the toilets in the row and then starting over at the beginning. At some point they were discovered and reunited with their parents.

Getting lost in a foreign airport may be a common travel experience, but it’s still not a major risk to your life, health or finances. Neither is getting pick-pocketed when traveling, but you should do all you can to avoid getting robbed, such as:

  • Turn your wallet sideways in your back pocket (pickpockets will avoid those for easier subjects), or put it in a front pocket.
  • And put your backpack or messenger bag on the floor when on public transportation and put your foot through the strap. That way, a pickpocket has to kneel or bend over to slip into your bag.
  • And put away electronic devices when walking down the street in an unknown town or country – It tells people you have valuable items to rob. It also greatly increases your chances of being in an accident overseas – One of the top three risks travelers and tourists face when traveling overseas.

We realized that there was no one telling travelers about the three major risks travelers face and what to do to protect themselves, so we wrote it ourselves! It’s currently a free eBook called “The Top Three Risks When Traveling Overseas“ and written specifically for international travelers.

Get it at: http://www.dontgetstuckoverseas.com/

Allison

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Top 10 5-Star Hotels in Indonesia Starting at Under $100

January 8, 2023

We all enjoy comfortable living and staying in nice places when we travel. The problem is, it’s so expensive. Which means we don’t get to do it very often, if ever. What if there was a way to stay in luxurious places without breaking the bank? The good news is, there is! If you’ve always […]

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No travel insurance, no peace of mind, no vacations!

November 27, 2013

Yes, even though you are enjoying that great vacation.  In the back of your mind you are wondering what happens when I need medical care while I am outside the U.S.?  I do!  I travel regularly outside the U.S. and I know anything can happen where I might need medical attention. A sprained ankle from […]

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If you have ever desired to see beautiful green hills

July 18, 2016

If you have ever desired to see beautiful green hills and castles with pristine water, you should come to Sligo. Here, you will find beautiful natural views. Sligo, which means Shelly River in Gaelic, is a seaport town. It is one of main towns in western Ireland. It is about 135 miles from Dublin. It […]

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Perspective on the world

June 24, 2014

Did you know that TWO of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA could fit inside Russia? And that TWO RUSSIAS could fit inside Africa?! Does our perspective on the world affect how we relate to the world? Or our ability to care? Many people have criticized the maps of the world (The Mercator Map) that have […]

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10 Travel Tips for Visiting America – “do’s-and-don’ts”

March 26, 2014

Traveling to America? Travel tips for visiting America American lines at grocery stores and restaurants are abysmally slow. And even though the article linked below might encourage you as an international student or visitor (or you may be personally tempted) to speak to others while standing in line – Americans tend to check their smartphones […]

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Hiking Around the World Part 2

October 8, 2020

Continuing our series on experiencing some great hiking trails and sights to see around the world, we take a look at three more choices for your consideration. Are you adventurous enough to check out some great hiking around the world?  There are some breathtaking spots for the hiking enthusiast and there are some wonderful hiking […]

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