12 Things You Should NEVER Do While Traveling Abroad!
I know you just can’t wait to go on that long awaited travel experience. But for the young at heart and uninitiated there are some important things you must be aware of before you take off!
Whether you’re honeymooning, vacationing, backpacking or any other reason for traveling internationally, there are certain things you should never do.
Here is our list of the 12 key things your should never do:
1. Trust anyone giving you a “great deal” that’s too good to be true!
Be warned! 99% of the time they are trying to con you, rob you or sell you something illegal. Politely, Say No!
2. Take pictures of security-related buildings or personnel
If it’s a government building, cool looking police quarters, army barracks, or even inside an airport – ASK FIRST! In many countries you can be detained, imprisoned and/or deported for photographing these types of facilities.
3. Buy or traffic illegal drugs
The penalties for drug charges in most countries are severely worse than in the US. They can including imprisonment without bail or trial for up to a year or more. Or even death in some countries! Don’t take the risk.
4. Buy Knock off products
You will be arrested and charged if you’re caught buying counterfeit goods. Its not worth the RISK!!
5. Drink too much (alcohol)
Drinks are a lot stronger in other countries. Some countries prohibit drinking alcohol in public places. Don’t make poor life decisions because you drank what is normally your limit. Think before you drink!
6. Use “American” hand gestures
Different hand gestures mean different things depending where you are. For example, you may think you’re giving the peace sign to someone in the UK, but they might take it as you flipping them off. After all you don’t want offend anyone do you!
7. Lose track of what you’re card spending
Americans have been arrested for mistakenly going over their credit limit while traveling abroad. Use common sense and discretion when shopping abroad despite the fact that prices can be so much cheaper.
8. Join a protest rally
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is an American thing. In other countries, demonstrations can quickly result in violence, detention and deportation. Don’t risk it. Its not worth!
9. Speak louder because you are speaking a different language
Just because someone speaks a different language, doesn’t mean they are deaf! Americans have a reputation for speaking too loudly in foreign countries. Tone it down a notch to keep less conspicuous.
10. Drive off the main roads
More than 200 U.S. citizens die each year from car accidents while traveling abroad. If you are going to drive, know the rules of the road for that country and don’t forget your International Driving Permit. In some countries foreigners are targeted by corrupt police for payment of illegal fines! So be careful to obey the road laws.
11. GET ARRESTED!
Have you ever seen the show “Locked Up Abroad?” If you haven’t, you should. You do not want to end up in a foreign prison where you have no rights. But if you do find yourself in a legal situation, contact the closest U.S. embassy or consulate. They may be able to help.
12. NEVER Leave Home Without Protection!
Never travel locally or abroad without rfid security protection! It’s always best to use an Rfid blocking wallet to protect you from electronic pickpocketing. Pickpockets operate everywhere. It will save you from both the physical loss of your credit cards, passports and other important travel documents. And the electronic data stored on them. Once you’ve lost your personal data you are vulnerable to personal identity loss. IGOGEER™ has a range of Rfid Blocking products designed to do just that. Check them out on our store today. https://igogeer.com
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Original article by: Danielle Dougan
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Finally!
Do you have any additional activities that travelers should NEVER do when traveling abroad? If so, please post them in the comments below.
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