Things to note when traveling abroad

As people's living standards continue to improve, many people choose to travel abroad. There are many things to prepare for traveling abroad, and you need to go through customs and have your passport checked. If you are not familiar with the process, you will waste a lot of unnecessary time. It is easy for various special situations to occur when traveling abroad. If you are not prepared and don’t know how to solve them, it will cause a lot of trouble. So, what are the things to pay attention to when traveling abroad?

1. Pay attention to traffic safety, be familiar with the traffic signal signs of the country you are in, obey traffic rules, do not force your way over, do not cross the road at will, fasten your seat belt when taking a plane or a car, do not use mobile phones and related electronic products after takeoff and before landing; do not stick your head and hands out of the tour bus, wear life jackets when taking water transportation such as ships and speedboats, and in case of a traffic accident, do not panic, take self-rescue and mutual rescue measures, protect the accident scene, and report to the tour leader and the police as soon as possible.

2. Avoid overeating and drinking during travel. To ensure your health, do not overeat, drink more water, eat more fruits and vegetables, smoke less, and drink less. Do not eat raw food, raw seafood, or peeled fruits, and do not buy from unlicensed roadside stalls. At the same time, you should also pay attention to food hygiene, prevent intestinal infections, and prevent travel diarrhea.

3. Pay attention to the safety of your property and documents. Do not lose your luggage and valuables. There are many thieves in some countries who specialize in stealing from foreign tourists. When you encounter strangers approaching you, you must be careful and take precautions. Your passport must be kept safe and do not lose it. When leaving the hotel, you must carefully check whether you have brought all your belongings and do not leave anything behind.

4. Don't go around alone, especially if you don't understand the local language. It is very dangerous to go around alone. If you go out alone at night or during free time, please inform the tour guide or group members and pay special attention to safety. It is best to travel with people you are familiar with, so that you can be more cared for and it will be safer.

5. Do not run around while abroad. If you are traveling with a tour group, you must not leave the group without permission. If you leave the group alone, please obtain the consent of the full-time tour guide and carry the address and phone number of the local hotel you are staying in with you to avoid accidents. Before arriving at the scenic spot, remember the meeting point, time, and bus number given by the tour guide. In case you are separated from the group, wait at the gathering place for the tour guide to return and find you or contact you by phone.