Top 10 Tips To Traveling Safely

Is It Safe To Travel In The UK?

At the moment in the UK, there are no restrictions on travel. But whether it is safe to travel or not, will simply depend on what people’s personal feelings about traveling are. In today’s world with the increased spread of COVID-19 and Omicron, people still feel uneasy about traveling.

Last year during a survey taken by SuveryLive, it was reported that at least 66% of people who live in the UK don’t feel safe traveling aboard. So now it is extremely important to think about travel safety whilst you are planning to travel.

You may be traveling to one of the safest places in the world or you could be visiting a location with a high crime rate. The best way to protect yourself when traveling is to research and follow travel safety tips.

Safety Tips For Work Travel

It is important to stay safe whilst you are commuting to work. Below, we have listed a few tips that we recommend.

• If you are traveling by public transport such as the train or a bus, it is extremely important because of COVID-19 that you still maintain and apply social distancing rules.
• Make sure to keep all valuable items like your phone as close to you as possible.
• Always make sure to research and plan in advance any other routes you could use to get to work. This is especially useful to do if the normal route that you take becomes unavailable.

How To Stay Safe When Traveling Alone?

Traveling alone for some people can be exciting and adventurous, or it can make some people feel uneasy. So, it is always important to stay safe whilst you are traveling alone. The best way to do this is to follow travel safety tips. Below, we have written some travel safety tips which we feel are best to use whilst traveling alone.

• Keep someone you trust updated about your whereabouts.
• If you are traveling abroad, it is a good idea to learn a little bit of the local language of the place that you are traveling to.
• If you’re worried about theft, make sure to keep all your valuables in a secure place or as close to you as possible.

Holiday Travel Safety Tips

Below are the top ten-holiday travel safety tips that we recommend using to help you stay safe during your upcoming traveling plans.

1. Research and plan in advance about where you are going and how you will get there.

Unplanned traveling can cause potential problems or disasters to happen. Especially if you’re spending your holidays in an unfamiliar place or a place that you will be visiting for the first time. It is always useful to do research about the area you will be visiting, about how you will get to the location, and what other areas are nearby.

2. Be aware of your surroundings

It doesn’t matter if you are traveling to a new place or a familiar one. You must always keep your senses sharp while you are traveling, as it is important to be constantly alert and aware of your surroundings. The trick behind travel safety is never letting your guard down.

3. Keep your family and friends updated

It is best to share your location with your loved ones or to keep them regularly updated about your day ahead. You can contact your family every night or inform them of your plans every morning. Having someone you trust know about your whereabouts or travel plans can be reassuring.

4. Keep all your valuables in a safe place

A lot of people have items or valuables that they wouldn’t want to lose. So, it is important to lock all your valuables in a secure place or to keep them as close to you as possible. Another way to keep your valuables safe is by keeping them in a bag close by you which has a travel lock.

5. Be careful with public Wi-Fi

Public Wi-Fis or free Wi-Fi can sound appealing, but they can also be used as a tool for cybercrime. On unsecure public Wi-Fis, hackers can hack into your personal information, which they could then steal for their own gain. One way to prevent this is by installing a VPN which you can use whilst you are using public wi-fi. Another way you can keep safe is to avoid public Wi-Fi and to only sign in to internet networks that you trust.

6. Investigate all about the place:  Weather, Restrictions, and government guidelines

Before visiting any place, it is always good to investigate as much as you can. As it is important to find out what the weather is like in that location, what areas are nearby, if there are any travel restrictions, and what the country’s government guidelines are. You can find these things through online research or by looking at the location’s government website. It is especially important now with COVID-19 that you check about travel updates and restrictions.

Another thing you can do is to hire a company who offers a global travel security services who can investigate the place for you. That way, you’ll save some time and you’ll be sure of the place before arriving.

7. If you’re staying in a hotel, make sure that your room is secure

If you are staying in a hotel, it is extremely important that you check how secure your room is. You should check that all the doors and windows can be securely locked. And if your room has a safe that you can use to store your valuables in.

8. Ask for help if you get lost

It is not uncommon to lose your way when you are in an unfamiliar place. The best way to protect yourself if you do get lost is to ask for help. You could ask people who are passing by or even contact the police.

9. If you are traveling on holiday, make sure to make a copy of important documents 🡪 e.g., passport

Whilst you are traveling, it is important that you make copies of all your important documents such as a photocopy of your passport or driving license. Having copies of important documents can be useful as they can be used instead if you do lose your original documents. Furthermore, having copies of important documents just adds an extra layer of protection and safety to your trip.

10. If you’re using public transport, e.g., the train, make sure to stay aware of new announcements and signs

Using public transport such as the bus or the train can be a way to save money. But it is important whilst you are using public transport that you pay attention to all announcements and signs. This way you can be more prepared in case any changes happen, such as your train being moved to a different platform.

To stay up to date with all the latest safety tips and guides head over to our news page where you can find articles about airport security and hotel security.