We travel sometimes because of the emergency and sometimes we travel because of the refreshment of the mind. Mostly ,  traveling is a thing where people go to see something unique , new and different . People travel from one location to other location so that they can freshen up their mind  and they can energize their mind, they can get relief from their routine life .  Basically , when people move from one particular place to another place that is known as travel.

We should keep in mind that there are safety rules for traveling . Follow the important tips while traveling so that we can protect ourselves from any type of danger. In this article , I will describe about 10 essential travel safety tips which will help you to continue your  entire traveling smoothly . Lets get started.

1. Investigate about your preferred place before traveling : Before traveling , your first duty is to check about the place where you want to go. If you do not check , you might face some difficulties after going out there. So investigation is important. If you are going to travel abroad , then you must gain some knowledge about the place. Know about your destination place. You can check the tourist reviews for that country at online also. Know about their culture, get some ideas about the secure place for tourists ,  know about the details of police department , know about the nearest hospitals , know about the safest transportation for tourists , know about restaurants , know about the safest shopping place . Always try to keep the embassy number so that you can use it if you face any problem. If you know about these important details , then you can have a relax journey even if it is a new country for you.

2. Let your friends and family know about your trip location , your contact number : It does not matter if you travel for one or two days and if you travel for 6 months but always let your friends and family know about your location , your hotel information , your contact number . Always forward your details to your friends and family whom you trust the most . Stay in touch with your friends and family so that they know about your current location . If you are in any danger , then you can tell them so that they can help you to overcome the problem.

3. Always make a copy of your necessary documents : Always make a copy of your passport , visa , driving license , national Id card . Also , you can scan all the the important details and save it into cloud or mail . If needed , you can use those details later. If any of your important papers are lost or stolen then you can easily get all those details from your mail . It will save your time too.

4. Careful about using public wifi connection : Well , it is actually not a good idea to use public wifi connection . Many of us use public wifi connection especially when we do not know the actual consequences of using public wifi connection . If you use public wifi connection then your important information details can be stolen by hackers. Hackers are always looking for such opportunities . When you use the public wifi connection , your important details such as : your credit card number , your bank details or any other important details can be hacked by the hackers . If any emergency occurred and you need to use the wifi connection , then create a VPN (virtual private network) before using public wifi . VPN will help you to operate the wifi connection in a protective way.

5. Ensure that your hotel room is completely safe : though , there is all possible safety in your hotel room , but you have to double check it . You have to make sure that the room where you are staying is safe . Go and check your door knob . Check whether the door is perfectly closed or not . Also , you can purchase transferable jammer for your better security. You can use this type of jammer for extra safety .  If you are outside of the hotel room then do not let anybody know that you are not inside the room . To do this , you can use “DO NOT DISTURB ” board . Hang this board outside of the room so that people think that you are in the room . It is always better not to let any unknown person into your hotel room . Sometimes they say that they work in this hotel but you should double check about their identity through the help of hotel manager . If you allow any unknown person into your room , then you might face big danger . Although these are really very troublesome works but it is always good to stay safe.

6. Do not show off your lavish and precious things : If you go on a trip , it is better not to show off costly things. For example : if you are newly married and you are wearing expensive gold or diamond necklace on your neck , then it is very easy to catch anyone’s attention . Always careful about such thing. If you want to save your expensive belongings from being stolen , then leave all things at home . Do not wear such heavy jewelry outside . Especially , when you are standing in a crowded place then it is very easy to steal your stuffs . You will not even know how it was stolen or who stole your stuffs. If you go to any poor place or any ordinary market and if you are wearing any expensive jewelry then shopkeeper can ask more money for any simple things. If shopkeeper understand that you have lot of money then they demand more money from you if you purchase any thing.

7. keep your stuffs safe and secure : Whenever you are in a crowded place always ensure that your important stuffs are safe. Carry a bag where your all important stuffs are secured. If you carry normal bag that can not be locked then your stuffs can be stolen by thief . It is not a good idea to use normal unlock bag for traveling. If you are in a local bus or train and if you are not careful about your phone, wallet and other important things then all your stuffs can be stolen . So always be careful about your stuffs.

8. Always look after about your surroundings : Always observe your surrounding environment . If anyone is behaving awkwardly then you should leave that place as soon as possible. Pickpocket always try to distract your attention but you should be careful. Always concentrate on your surroundings so that you can safe yourselves from falling into any danger.

9. Always check your health condition : food poisoning is a very dangerous thing. When you travel , sometimes food poisoning happens. Try to eat healthy food rather than eating junk food. Many people loves to eat street food but they may face food poisoning . It is better to avoid junk food if you travel for long time . Purchase your food from a place where they cook the food immediately . It is always good to eat fresh cook. Eating street food causes indigestion. Maintain your health in any way.

10. Careful about your drinks : When you are traveling abroad , then always careful about your drinks. There are so many people are available around you who can mix intoxicating medicine in your drinks and make you unconscious or faint . After that they can steal your belongings . Beside this , you can face other difficulties as well. Always careful about your surroundings . If you are in a pub or any cafe , it is better not to accept any type of drinks from unknown person. It is not okay to have drinks from someone you literally do not know. By doing so , you may face lot of danger . If you realize that something has been mixed into your drinks and your are feeling dizziness then immediately go to your friends or any person whom you trust . Tell him / her to take you into your hotel room. This is not only for female . It is for men also . Anyone can fall in such danger be it a boy or a girl . And it is a good idea to contain important information at your hand so that if you face any problem , anyone can help you to get out of the problem.

Follow all the precautions and enjoy your trip .