The world is finally starting to open up again. Flight schedules are being restored, there are amazing deals to be found in so many places, and tourism is set to start afresh.
For keen travelers, it’s time to dust off our passports and start filling up our backpacks.
There’s no doubt that raveling is one of the best ways to see new places and experience other cultures. But it’s important to stay safe while on the road.
With that in mind, we’ve put together some tips for being as safe as possible when jet-setting. From tech or digital survival kits to the right apps, here’s what you need to know before heading out into the world.
Tech survival kits
Tech survival kits are a great way to keep your tech in working order while traveling. These survival kits also ensure you’ve got everything you need to stay connected if something goes wrong while you’re out exploring.
Your digital kit should include:
– A power bank, so you can recharge your devices if the power goes out or if you’re on a long flight and want to watch movies on your laptop.
– A universal adaptor with USB-A and USB-C charging ports allows you to use your devices overseas.
– Cables for your devices and an organizer so that all of your cables don’t get tangled up in one big knot when you’re traveling.
– An external flash drive to store digital copies of all your important documents, such as your passport, any relevant visas, and copies of your flight tickets.
– A portable wifi hotspot device so you can stay connected to the world.
– A pre-paid SIM that offers affordable mobile roaming.
Traveler friendly apps
Having the right apps for travel can help keep you safe, even when you’re thousands of miles away from home. Here are some of our favorites:
Uber
Uber is generally considered a safer option than regular taxis because you can see the driver’s name, photo, and license plate number. You can also track your journey’s real-time progress in the app using GPS and share this progress with family and friends.
There’s also a solid record of who picked you up, where they drove you, and time stamps recording the details of every ride.
Plus, Uber is a near-ubiquitous presence in cities worldwide, making it easy to find a ride anytime and anywhere.
GeoSure
This nifty app provides information on women’s safety, health and medical safety, political freedoms, and safety for LGBTQ+ travelers. It combines statistics, data feeds, travel alerts, and real-time reports to assess cities and neighborhoods for theft, human rights issues, and violence.
The app is particularly useful for planning a trip and assessing possible destinations while you’re on the go.
Google Maps
Don’t get lost while traveling with Google Maps, you can access a high-quality navigation aid that also offers recommendations.
Proper planning and preparation
You don’t want to end up like that Australian traveler detained and strip-searched by US Border Control because he wasn’t aware of a little-known visa rule for ongoing travel. Proper preparation and planning mean errors such as this can be avoided, and this man’s tale serves as a reminder that things can and do go wrong when traveling, even to developed countries.
There you have it. Do your research in advance, pack a tech survival kit so you’re covered in all digital emergencies, and equip yourself with apps that help to ensure safer travel. Bon voyage and happy travels!
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