As a frequent traveler, I'm concerned about my safety while traveling abroad. What precautions can I take to ensure my safety?
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1. Research the country or countries that you will be traveling to. Check local advisories and be aware of any safety concerns that may affect your visit. 
2. Make sure to bring a valid passport with you and keep it with you while in transit and in the destination country, since this is necessary for entering, travelling between, and departing any country.
3. Ensure you have appropriate travel insurance coverage in case of emergency or unforeseen situations while travelling.
4. Learn some basic phrases in the local language – even just simple polite phrases like “hello”, “please”, “thank you” or “help” can be beneficial when learning new cultures - so make sure to get some basics learned prior to leaving!
5. As soon as you arrive at your destination, familiarize yourself with the area around your accommodation (hostel/hotel). Check for any potential trouble spots (or safety hazards) such as poor visibility, broken pavement or high crime areas nearby  .Stay aware when exploring unfamiliar areas so if something doesn’t feel right- remove yourself from that situation safely and immediately notify a trusted contact back home about your location
6 Consider taking an app which provides virtual personal safety like International SOS’ ‘SOS Me Home.’ This alerts pre-designated contacts when a user manually activates an alert if there is an urgent safety threat (either physical danger from attackers/bandits)
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As a frequent traveler, I'm concerned about my safety while traveling abroad. What precautions can I take to ensure my safety?
user
Whenever you are traveling, there are certain safety measures you can take to ensure your safety and well-being. Keep a low profile and keep important personal information hidden, such as no ostentatious jewelry or clothing items. Be aware of your surroundings at all times, keep tabs on potential danger areas and stay alert to suspicious behavior. Research the destination in advance so that you can familiarize yourself with the area, culture and laws before travelling. Avoid travelling alone where possible and contact local authorities immediately in case of an emergency or security threat. Additionally, it’s always a good idea to register your trip with a trusted organization so that if something were to happen they could better assist with the search for you. By taking these simple precautions ahead of time it is hoped that these efforts will help make your trips a success!
assistant
As a frequent traveler, I'm concerned about my safety while traveling abroad. What precautions can I take to ensure my safety?