For a safe trip, you need to "know the face" of the destination country
Today, news around the world changes dynamically every day, so being aware of what is happening abroad means protecting yourself and your loved ones from troubles occurring in crowded places of foreign cities. Often, even world tourist centers become favorite places for terrorists.
No one has yet forgotten the series of attacks in Paris that occurred in November 2015. Then, simultaneously at three points in the French capital, explosions occurred, innocent people died, and some were taken hostage. And the recent terrorist attack in the London Underground in September 2017 led to injuries of more than two dozen people.
Consequently, when going abroad, you need to study not only the safety issue but also the overall situation in the destination country. The old saying "Forewarned is forearmed" fits this situation perfectly.
If travelers are eager to see the East, Southeast Asia, and Africa, they must respect the norms of behavior in Muslim countries. Women should cover their heads, and men should not smoke in public places, especially during religious holidays.
In exotic countries, it is strictly forbidden to drink tap water, eat fruit and vegetable salads, order ice cream and food ice from street stalls. It is possible that the water is not filtered there, so vegetables and fruits should be washed with antiseptic soap, rinsing with water from tightly sealed bottles.
Fearing for their own health, prudent tourists consult specialists and get vaccinated against infectious diseases and parasites that abound in the area. These seemingly elementary safety measures make the trip enjoyable in every respect. Hiking is best done in groups, choosing crowded and open places. It is better to distribute banknotes in different pockets, and in case of theft of documents or savings, contact the police, then the consulate or embassy of your own country.
Upon arriving at the hotel, it is necessary to study all the rules of stay and the location of emergency exits. It is not recommended to keep large sums and valuables in the hotel room; it is better to put them in a reliable safe, and carry the hotel's business card with you.
Safety measures can be listed endlessly, but it is important not to panic when in an emergency, but to contact the police. Depending on the country, law enforcement officers behave differently. The most polite are the police of Egypt, while in the UAE prison, tourists from all over the world constantly "rest".
By following simple recommendations and quickly orienting in case of force majeure, a trip abroad will be safe and spectacular.