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Make additional copies of your passport and important documents
Download Safety Apps
Popular safety apps include bSafe, ICE, Shake2Safety, Kitestring, Smart24x7, etc. These apps provide features such as 24/7 monitoring, emergency alerts, and location-based services, and can deliver instant or delayed messages. Many of these apps worked even when your phone screen was locked and it has no internet access.
Take pictures of your luggage and clothes
If you lose your luggage, this will help you easily identify and speed up the travel insurance refund process.
When you go out, take only what you need
Limit the amount of cash and bank cards you carry so that you can easily recover if the worst happens. Do not take multiple credit or debit cards.
Always carry a lock
Especially useful if you are staying in a hostel and need to lock your belongings. Carry a small combination lock with you when you travel. Do not use locks, as losing the key will be a disaster.
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Don’t be afraid to get purposefully lost
A smart approach to getting to know a new city, venturing off the usual route, and avoiding visitors is to wander aimlessly through it. You never know what kind of treasures you'll unearth.
Lunchtime is the best time to visit historical sites
As big tour buses, groups, and most travelers head to lunch, there will be fewer people in your way. It's always best to go to an attraction early, late, or when people are eating.
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Make sure to use no-fee bank cards
Get a credit card and a debit card with no foreign transaction or ATM fees.
Never eat in a touristy area or near a tourist attraction
The closer you are to tourist attractions, the more you will pay and the worse the food will be (and service).
Eat at expensive restaurants during lunch
The best time to eat out while traveling is during lunchtime when most expensive restaurants offer half-priced versions of their regular dinner menus.
Get city attraction cards
If you want to visit many museums and other attractions in a short period of time, a city pass will save you money on admission (most also offer free public transport).
Take an extra bank card and credit card with you
It's always a good idea to have a backup in case your card is stolen or lost. You don't want to be stuck in a new place with no access to money.
Always visit the local tourism office
They know everything that goes on in the city. They can let you know about free activities, special events during your stay, and everything in between. They also offer discounts on attractions and public transport.
Get travel insurance
Travel insurance is the most important thing you never want to use. When you're robbed, your flight is canceled, you're sick or injured, or you need to be sent home. It's all-inclusive, and at just a few bucks a day, it's one of the best investments you can get for your trip.