The most dangerous time in your life, when you are most likely to be assaulted is when you are journeying in an unknown area.



Tourists are the wanted prey of the hobgoblins of the world for the following reasons:

They are easy to spot. Holidaymakers make the error of not mixing in, wearing clothes that stand out. Shorts in a mood where everyone else is straining pants. Fresh clothes with bright colors. A camera around the neck, and a mostly lost look on the face.

Tourists make the mistake of flaunting wealth. They wear pricy jewelry, and take large amounts of cash.

Tourists are taken to be rich. People in most third world nations do not have the money to travel. So they think that anyone who can travel substantial be rich. They often resent that thought wealth, and are willing to take forceful action to take it from tourists.

So, what is the answer? Never trip to new areas? No, that would be an special way to live your life. Travel is fun and glamorous, and no matter what the possible threats are, you shouldn't let a few dirt-bags ruin your fun.

The key is to keep off inconvenience by not suffering out as a lost, unsafe tourist.

Take about the area you will be travelling to. The more familiar you are with the new region, the more certain you will be as you stroll down the street. Use the Net to get maps of the area, and information on the views you want to visit. Find out as much as you can about the civilization of the people you will be visiting. Your primary goal is to blend in.

Find out what people commonly wear in the region you will be inspecting.

Hopefully you will already have similar dress. It is best not to wear mark new clothes.

Move with a group if possible. There is potency in numbers for holidaymakers.

Being with a group is specially important if it is your first time to the new nation. A tour group is a great way to go because the tour point will only take you to countries that are "safe" for holidaymakers. Do not adventure out on your own, unless you know for positive the area you are going to see is relatively safe. Stay in the regions that are set up for tourists.

Think arming yourself with weapons that can be taken on average carriers. A good solid three foot walking stick is an example. A hob would think twice before trying anything with you taking such a weapon.

Don't take cash. Use credit cards, or travellers checks. If they are slipped, you can get them interchanged.Don't tempt fate. Even if you think you are in a very good area, do not leave valuables out in plain sight. Some wild people might endeavor to kill you in order to get your valuables.

By applying the aforesaid concepts you should be fit to have a good, pleasurable trip with little chance of being attacked.