By Kala Larson
Harlaxton College Web Design Student
Friday, February 1, 2008
Peter Hanscom taking a nap at London Stansted Airport. (Photo by Amanda Bellian) |
1. Have a copy of your passport and other important documents separate from
actual passport.
2. Familarize yourself with local laws and regulations before arriving.
3.While sitting or eating at a restaurant, keep purse or bag in front of self or leave
on body, guys keep wallet in front pockets.
4. Always let someone who you are not traveling with know where you are
going so others have a general idea of where you are in case of an
emergency.
5. Keep pocket change on you, toilets will not always be free.
6. If it can be avoided, never walk alone.
7. Don’t carry large amounts of money with you. If you are going to carry
large amounts of money, spread it out throughout different pockets and
places.
8. Make sure you have extra batteries for your camera and free space on your
memory card when going to new places.
9. Pack light and plan for changes in the weather; wear layers.
10. Be smart and do not advertise that you are an American. “When in Rome,
do as the Romans.”