To find out more about the security of your intended travel, contact the department of foreign affairs and trade.
Among the suggestions for trip security are:
- Don’t discuss the specifics of your housing and travel plans with anyone.
- AVOID hitchhiking and late-night driving.
- The “seedier” areas of the cities should be avoided, especially at night.
- Ask the hotel manager for recommendations on safe areas.
- Families usually feel safer in areas with women and children.
- Always keep the phone number of the Australian embassy or another embassy handy.
- Keep duplicates of your passport and other important documents in a secure place.
- Use the ATMs during the daytime hours when more people are out and about.
- Use credit cards and traveler’s checks instead of carrying a lot of cash.
- Avoid getting involved in altercations, riots, or other public disturbances.
Here are some tips for transportation safety:
- Keep a close check on your luggage at the airport and don’t wait for the crowd to disperse to get it back.
- Use caution when exchanging money at airports as there may be criminals nearby.
- For information about authorized taxi cabs and tips on using the public transportation system, ask the management of your hotel or the tourist information center.
- Never share a taxi with a stranger.
- To prevent carjacking, lock the trunk and make sure all windows and doors are closed while you’re driving.
Here are some tips for hotel security:
- If you’re staying somewhere, think about using unmarked “swipe cards” rather than numbered ones; this makes it harder for thieves to target certain rooms.
- Find the emergency exits, stairwells, fire escapes, and emergency plans for the hotel.
- Make careful to lock the door and use any other security measures, such as chains, before departing from your hotel room for the evening.
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