Travel security plans will make you safer while abroad.
A good security plan anticipates and reduces the risk of loss or harm.
The security plan is an emergency document retrieval system.
A travel security plan includes home and vehicle protection while abroad.
Your security plan includes packing smart for international travel.
The security plan is in control of luggage and documents.
A security plan is health management for common ailments.
You Must Safeguard Your Passport While Traveling
Podcast Time Stamps:
[01:30] – International travel requires research and planning.
[02:00] – American travel company provides a US point of contact.
[02:50] – Select an established itinerary in risky locations.
[03:40] – United States State Department travel warnings.
[04:25] – Pre-pay to reduce the need to carry excess cash.
[04:58] – Emergency document retrieval plan.
[06:56] – What if you lose all your luggage and passport?
[08:50] – Advantage of a local tour company in an emergency.
[09:35] – How to recover critical documents and credit cards.
[10:30] - Place emergency documents in cloud storage.
[12:20] – Travel security plan for home and car protection.
[14:35] – Make home appear occupied while abroad.
[16:20] – Pack smart and travel light internationally.
[18:10] – Leave electronic devices at home…Unplug.
[19:40] – Carry duplicate copies of critical documents.
[22:20] - Divide cash between travelers and pockets.
[21:25] – Carry prescription medication in original bottles.
[23:05] – Health management is a priority for international travel.
[25:30] – Create multiple backup and contingency plans.
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Travel security plan to be safe at your destination
Research your international travel destination fully.
Use a reliable US travel company that communicates well.
Pick an established itinerary to eliminate surprises.
Prepay most travel expenses to reduce the need to carry cash.
Hire local guides to arrange safe lodging and clean restaurants.
Use local guides to handle language translations and transactions.
Check the US State Department website for international travel warnings.
Obtain the critical addresses and phone numbers of contacts at home and abroad.
Identify emergency medical treatment centers in major cities.
Research availability for emergency medical evacuation service.
Travel security plan for emergency document retrieval
Prepare an emergency contact list at home and for each destination.
Prepare a travel schedule itinerary and hotel contact list.
Scan all critical travel documents and upload them to cloud storage.
Copy credit cards front and back.
Copy original medicine prescriptions.
Copy eye-glass lens prescription.
Pre-authorize expenses for emergency home repairs.
Provide house and car keys to a capable guardian.
Provide a list of instructions in case of an accident or death.
Provide a copy of a durable power of attorney for medical care.
Provide a copy of a will and the estate executor's contact info.
Set up password-protected cloud storage for document retrieval.
Travel security plan for home protection
Give a key to a neighbor or house sitter.
The home should look occupied during the day and night.
Maintain routines of occupancy cues.
Occasionally, park a car in the driveway.
Do not stop the newspaper or mail service.
Continue to put out garbage for scheduled pickup.
Continue yard service or snow removal.
Ask a neighbor to pick up the newspaper, mail, or doorknob trash.
Don’t advertise on social media that you are abroad.
Travel security plan for airport transportation
Get a ride to the airport. You'll be too tired to drive.
Your car at home means you're home to burglars.
Don't leave your parking lot entry ticket in the vehicle.
Watch your luggage on/off the parking lot shuttle bus.
Don’t travel abroad with car keys or house keys.
You may have to fly home to an alternate airport.
The travel security plan includes packing smart
Pack Light. Don't be a fashion statement to strangers.
Don't dress flashy or out of character for the country.
Dress to blend in. Buy local clothing if needed.
Don't wear expensive clothes or flashy jewelry.
Don't openly display religious or political jewelry.
If possible, carry your luggage onto the airplane.
Carry one small suitcase and one tote bag or backpack.
Time to unplug and leave electronic toys at home.
Don’t attract attention to the camera & video equipment.
Don't wear brand-new white sneakers (American giveaway).
Almost every country worldwide has cell phone technology.
Clean out your wallet - Remove unnecessary items.
Minimize credit cards and the amount of cash on hand.
Bring extra copies of critical travel documents.
Carry your own passport or a copy at all times.
Divide cash between travelers and in different pockets.
Travel security plan for health management
Bring first-aid supplies to treat common travel ailments.
The most common is food poisoning or water-borne intestinal illness.
Beware of eating uncooked salad and unwashed fruit.
Also common are regional flu and colds due to close contact with others.
Visit your doctor for updates on vaccines and special prescriptions.
Keep medicine and herbal remedies in the original containers.
Get plenty of sleep and stay well-hydrated to avoid getting sick.
Sleep and water will help keep your immune system healthy.
Wash your hands frequently. Use hand sanitizer to kill germs.
Use a saline nasal spray to reduce bacteria in your sinus cavity.
Wear good shoes to prevent trip/fall injury and sun protection.
Limit alcohol use and late-night social encounters with locals.
Avoid disputes and hostile political encounters possible.
Don't engage in risky behavior or escalate to a physical altercation.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
United States State Department travel warnings & alerts.
10 Reasons Why Burglars Choose Your Home - Episode - 002.
Home Security Burglary Robbery Safe Room – Episode - 005.
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