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Don't wear expensive or flashy jewellery - leave it at home. Take the Timex, not the
Rolex. |
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Don't flash lots of money in public. Keep in mind, if you hail from the U.S., Canada,
Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, or Japan, you earn in one day what others will
work all month (or in some cases, all year) to earn. Not only is it rude to flaunt your
(relative) wealth in poorer people's faces, it can be downright dangerous! |
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Take advantage of safe keeping facilities offered by your hotel or cruise ship purser's
office. If you have an in-room safe, use it. |
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Do not take any unnecessary money with you when you are sightseeing. |
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Always leave your passport in safe keeping at the hotel, and take a photocopy with you
for identification purposes. |
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Use a money belt, or wear a security pouch that tucks inside your clothes, out of sight. |
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Do not keep all your funds in one spot. Keep some in your wallet, some in your money
belt or security pouch, and some in the safe back at the hotel. |
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Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in a situation - move away from the
problem area as quickly as possible without attracting attention to yourself. If you're in a
taxi, look ahead down the road for a landmark and tell the driver you have changed your
mind, and you want to get out there. If you're walking down a street and feel
uncomfortable, find a taxi or walk into the nearest hotel lobby or tourist shop. |
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Consider taking a cell
phone with you, to provide you with that extra level of convenience and
security. Call home on a regular basis - just a quick one minute call
on a regular schedule is all that's needed. |
