When travelling, it’s important you do all you can to stay safe. Being out of your comfort zone and somewhere new can bring with it a host of new challenges and bridges to cross that you might not have encountered before.
As well as language barriers to contend with, you also need to think about things such as different climates, cultures and more. Luckily, there are a variety of things you can do to help keep yourself safe when you travel and whether you’re going solo, with friends or family, you need to try and do what you can. Here are our top tips.

Always look up reviews before you go
One of the first things you should do before booking any hotel is look up the reviews. You want to find things such as its location and to check whether it is a legitimate place to stay. There are stories of people who have turned up to accommodation that has looked great online, only to find out that it’s not anything like this when they turn up. Or you might get a great price and a lovely hotel but find it in an unsafe area when you arrive. By checking reviews you can avoid being stranded, potentially late at night at an unsavoury hotel in an undesirable location.
Make sure you’re prepared for the climate of where you’re going
Travelling can bring some harsh climates, whether this is hot or cold, so you want to be prepared. For the sun, bring plenty of sunblock and protect yourself with a hat. You could speak to an expert in dermatology to ask for advice and also seek treatment should your skin be negatively impacted by the sun. If you are going somewhere cold, be sure to bring plenty of layers including thermals and gloves and remember items such as first aid. These can all help you tackle any issues from the weather.
Always have essentials packed and on your person
When it comes to packing, you want to think of things you need in your large suitcase, but also the smaller necessary items you will take around with you. This includes things such as painkillers, bug spray and plasters in case you or someone you are with cuts yourself. You also want to think about things such as a portable phone charger to keep your device powered up as well as spare money in a separate place to your bank card.
These are just a few top tips for staying safe when you travel that should help you have an enjoyable time and hopefully stay away from any potential issues. Ensure you always have spare cash on you as well as looking up reviews of where you’re going to be staying so you know they are legitimate and you’re covered in an emergency. Are you going away soon? What are some top tips you have for staying safe? Let us know in the comments below, we would love to hear from you.