Travel can be exciting but also scary at times. But when you're venturing into a destination that you are unfamiliar with, you have to be more cautious in order not to fall victim to roughnecks. Nevertheless, follow these safety tips to protect yourself and ensure a happy and secure journey.

Don't show off your cash or valuables

Keep your cash separated, with some spending money easily accessible and the rest hidden, so that you're not showing off a big wad of cash every time you pay. Although it's tempting to have your smartphone out constantly to look up directions or take photos, be mindful of your surroundings.

Leave an itinerary and emergency contact

After booking your hotel and you are ready to unplug, a mistake you should never make is to go under the radar, especially if you're traveling alone. Leave your itinerary with a trusted friend or family member back home, and try to check in with him or her every day. That way, if something happens, they can alert authorities on your behalf.

Confirm visitors with the hotel desk

You're in your hotel room and there's a knock on the door from someone claiming to be maintenance or housekeeping. Before you let this person in, call the front desk to verify that someone from the property needs access to your room. Criminals have been known to pose as hotel workers in order to get inside the rooms.

Scan a copy of your passport

Before you leave, scan a copy of your passport, email it to yourself and take a photo of it to save on your smartphone. That way, if you need your passport while out (but it's locked up in your hotel safe), you'll have access to all your details. Plus, if it's stolen, getting a replacement will be much easier.

Bring only what you need

Only bring a passport with you if you’re travelling abroad, and always avoid bringing your Social Security card or birth certificate with you, the report advised. Also, don’t bring all of your credit and debit cards; choose instead to carry only a select few. If you do bring sensitive documents with you on your trip, lock them up in a hotel safe or other secure location.

Don’t post location or agenda on social media

Sharing your agenda or location on social media allows potential thieves to keep track of where you are, making it easier for them to time a crime. Instead, wait to post about your trip until you get home.

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Front page worthy!!!!

If you think Buhari needs this info for his private visit to UK, raise your hand.

Educative. Don't eat before embarking on a journey to avoid using pubic convenience. Nijia safety tips

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Nice thread

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Don't forget your condoms

seunO4:
Never forget to pray before embarking on any journey

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1)Do not carry any lady(prostitute) into your hotel room especially when you have a lot of cash with you.
2)Avoid crowded places..
3)Study your destination very carefully before embarking on a journey e.g Kaduna,Borno, River state, Iraq, Mexico, Syria etc. This places are no go area.
4)Do not ask every one you see on the road about a place. Be selective to avoid falling into the hands of bad guys.

Front page worthy? Isn't this common sense

Anyway, common sense are not common these days.

Houseofglam7:
Front page worthy!!!!

paiz:
Don't forget your condoms

very important

Kalapizim:
very important

yes indeed

Pray before you embark on any journey
1. Charge ur phone to full bar...
2 Ensure to have updated google map on your phone
3. Let your properties fit in one luggage. The more portable the better
4. If u find urself in a busy place like Oshodi... move smart - zig zag- as per temple run.
5. Dont stop ur vehicle in the middle of nowhere to urinate.. advisable to park just after a security check point.
6. You don't have to offer cash to police @ checkpoints.. they also accept coca cola; maltina; snickers... have these handy
7. It's not a must to tip airport security; don't be intimidated, they wont bite...
8. If Airport security try to seize your perfumes or liquids, request to opt for check in luggage.
9. Wear easy foot wears for smart dress up after security check when u might have pull ur shoes...
10. If out of the country, have the contact numbers of the Nigerian embassy handy...