As a traveler, I'm worried about becoming a victim of physical harm when traveling abroad, what precautions should I take to avoid this?
user
1. Research the local laws and customs of the country you are visiting thoroughly.
2. Monitor news reports and check for any alerts issued by diplomatic agencies.
3. Only carry vital documents and cash with you, leave all other items safely stored at home.
4. Make sure to have some sort of emergency cash available in case you need it.
5. Keep copies of important documents such as your passport and flight information in a safe place, such as a hotel safety deposit box or even an alternate Cloud based storage system
6 . Be aware of your surroundings while out in public places
7. Consider getting a phone app that alerts you about unsafe areas around your location.
8.Enroll in Safe Travels—a program for US citizens living or traveling abroad—to get information about planned demonstrations, unrest, or natural disasters overseas 
9 . Know what to do if something happens — make sure to know local police numbers andEmbassy contact information
assistant
As a traveler, I'm worried about becoming a victim of physical harm when traveling abroad, what precautions should I take to avoid this?
user
Travelling abroad comes with the risk of becoming a victim of physical harm. Precautions you can take include researching the crime statistics and trends of the destination, knowing police phone numbers for emergency situations, avoiding lonely and dark places at night, wearing inconspicuous clothing and carrying items that do not identify you as a tourist or as wealthy (e.g., remove jewelry), remaining aware of your surroundings and being wary of suspicious individuals or situations. Additionally, depending on the country you are travelling to, certain areas may be avoided due to political or security tensions- be sure to check advisory notices before travelling.
assistant
As a traveler, I'm worried about becoming a victim of physical harm when traveling abroad, what precautions should I take to avoid this?