Comments on: Travel safety tips — the essentials

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Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:49:08 +0000

[...] we like to do around here. Today we speak with travel security expert Craig Bidois, who covers travel safety tips for before leaving home, during transit times and while you’re in foreign lands.To listen, [...]

By: Craig and Linda

Craig and Linda — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 04:11:39 +0000

Definitely: if you wear a moneybelt or pouch, the point is to keep it hidden. Always have enough cash for the day, and a credit card if you need one, in your pocket or wallet. If you need to access your money belt supplies, go to the bathroom or somewhere private and do it there.

By: Simon

Simon — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 01:19:45 +0000

Hi Dave! Good list for the uninitiated, those who have never traveled abroad would do well to take many of these tips to heart. As a person who lives most of the year in one of these exotic tourist destinations I do have a recommendation of my own: If you are wearing a money belt (or neck purse) take out some cash and keep it in a pocket. No self-respecting pick pocket is going to bother rubbing up against you for a few pieces of low-denomination paper money and it gives a much better impression than having to dig into your crotch to retrieve that sweaty money pouch every time you go to buy a coke, or pay a bus fare.

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:56:13 +0000

Holidays really should be time for fun and relaxing without any accidents.Thank for a useful post.

By: Johnny Vagabond

Johnny Vagabond — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:00:09 +0000

Great tips! I especially like: Don’t Panic. When something goes weird on you, the best thing you can do is stop for a few deep breaths…

By: chris on insurance

chris on insurance — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:43:29 +0000

Great simple advice which no traveler should set out of their door without knowing. Insurance is a major factor as a few people I know had a few minor accidents abroad that cost them out of their pocket because they didnâ€™t have insurance. The thing with travel insurance is to make sure not only does it cover the countries youâ€™re going to but it covers theft, loss of luggage and health coverage as they are the main factors needed for insurance.
Pickpockets are interested in your cash compared to credit cards. My mate got pickpocket down a road in Barcelona (known for high pickpocket) and he didnâ€™t know until nearly a minute later ran down the road and found the guy who had my mates wallet in his hand and he just grabbed it back, money gone but he was glad that he had the wallet with everything in.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:40:18 +0000

for the pickpockets I have a technique: I always wear my under clothing waist wallet and in the back pocket I have just some cash and my collection of old credit cards; just in case…

By: Prime

Prime — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:45:00 +0000

Thanks for this. I hope more travellers will read this post esp now that everyone is on a holidayv travel rush

By: Craig and Linda

Craig and Linda — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:14:20 +0000

Hi Dave, welcome to Indie Travel Podcast; really solid first article, as Chris said. And it’s always good to have another kiwi on board!

By: Dave Dean

Dave Dean — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:38:22 +0000

Thanks Chris – appreciate your comments!

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:56:16 +0000

That’s some really good straight forward advice. Everyone should know that back to front before departing your motherland, I know I will.