Traveling abroad for pleasure or business can actually be an exciting adventure. Experiencing new customs, culture, languages and people can be enriching. But with the current troubles going on in the world, it can also prove hazardous. Keeping safe while you are traveling can help ensure a safe return.

Advanced Private Investigator and Security of Miami FL would like to relate some safety tips while you are traveling internationally.

1. Consider enrolling in STEP. STEP or Smart Traveler Enrollment Program is a free program incentive for safe traveling developed by the government. STEP is designed to give travelers alerts and warnings about specific countries and to help the government protect and assist you in times of emergencies.
2. Notify friends and family. It’s a good idea to send family or a friend your itinerary. Let them know how long you will be gone, where you plan on going, and as many details as you can. For an extra safety measure, schedule specific times you will call or email and check in.
3. Keep money separate. Avoid keeping your money, credit cards, ID, and passports together in one spot. Keep credit cards away from the cash, divide your cash, keep some in your wallet and some in your luggage or secure location.
4. Notify your credit card company. You do not want your credit card frozen for suspicious activity. Notify them where you are going and find out the balance remaining so you don’t over indulge while you are abroad. Suspend activity for the length of time you will be away on additional credit cards you do not intend on using.
5. Scan and store copies of important documents. Your passport, ID, and other important documents need to have backups. If your passport is stolen, you can expect to be stranded in the country for a minimum of 6 weeks. Download a scanning of your important documents which could then be stored on the cloud in case of an emergency.
6. Beware of charity scams. There are often times you are touched to give a few bucks to someone in need. But it could be a mistake and your safety could be in jeopardy. If you want to give to charity, go through an accredited organization and stay safe.
7. Invest in travelers insurance. Unfortunately, mishaps do not care if you are traveling, on vacation or on a business trip, disaster can strike and homeowners insurance may not cover it.
8. Avoid disrespectful gestures. What seems to be acceptable in one culture may be a disrespectful or rude thing to do in another. Search out the things tourists do that may offend the locals or just might be annoying.
9. Stay on the main road. The longer you stay in an area, the more tempting it might be to cut through an ally to save you 5 minutes of traveling. However, the shortcut you know nothing about could be unsafe and you might find yourself in a real pickle.
10. Keep a list or store the numbers you need while traveling. In the event of an emergency, you will want to keep some contact numbers handy. For example; the US consulate or embassy, local police and fire stations, hospital or medical center, local cab company, and another numbers you may need when you are in a bind.
11. Security. If you are a high profile target, being escorted is a security detail can help avoid a lot trouble.

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