Stay Safe on Your Travels

Traveling can be a wonderful experience, but don't forget about travel safety while you're abroad. Follow these six tips to help you take a trip that you'll remember for all the right reasons.

1. Do your research: Before arriving, get to know your destination. Read travelers' reviews and check with locals for information to find out where the best spots are. Try to pick up some of the local language before you go.

2. Don't attract too much attention: Try not to look like a tourist. Be discreet when looking at maps and when taking out money to buy things, especially on the street.

3. Don't carry too much cash: Try to use credit cards as much as you can on your trip. It's good to carry a small amount of local currency around with you for everyday items, and you can use an ATM at the airport after arriving.

4. Keep your friends and family updated: After finalizing your itinerary, email a copy to a few trusted people who can follow your trip. "Check in" regularly with your family after arriving so they know you're where you're supposed to be.

5. Protect your stuff: When going out and about, make sure you leave your valuables in the hotel safe, especially your passport and credit cards if you don't need them. Don't wear expensive jewelry as someone might try to snatch it.

6. Be aware of your surroundings: Although traveling gives you opportunities to meet new people and learn about their cultures, always look out for trouble. If someone near you is acting strange, leave the area immediately.

Even if you follow this advice, some bad things might still happen. Before leaving on your trip, get travel insurance from Insur-U-Go, and you can relax no matter where you go.


Now, read and choose the correct answers.

1. According to tip 1, travelers should start to find out about the place they're visiting ___________.

A. by speaking to locals in the local language

B. before they arrive for their visit

C. after they arrive for their visit

2. Which of the following can be inferred from tip 2?

A. Stand out from the crowd.

B. Make a lot of noise to stay safe on your trip.

C. Look and act like a local.

3. Which of the following is NOT true according to tip 3?

A. Use an ATM before arriving.

B. Carry some local currency with you.

C. Use credit cards whenever you can.

4. The verb Check in in tip 4 is closest in meaning to _____________.

A. show your ticket at the airport

B. register at a hotel

C. contact someone to tell them you're OK

5. Which of the following can be inferred from the article?

A. You will be safer with insurance.

B. Take extra care when visiting new places.

C. Be suspicious of new people.