Traveling to Third World Destinations
Traveling to another country is in and of itself a difficult thing
. Foreign language, different customs, food, and your own comforts can be missing. This is even more prevalent when traveling to a third world country. Basic human elements such as shelter, water, food, transportation, and security can be severely limited or even non-existent. The answer: be prepared before you travel.Here is a top 10 list of what to be careful of when traveling to a 3rd world country.
1) Don't accept food or drinks offered to you: They can be spiked or contain dangerous chemicals. You wouldn't accept a drink from someone you didn't know in your own country, so why start now.
2) Never use currency exchange people off the street or at a questionable establishment: These are often scams. Be wary of anyone wanting to offer you a good rate; either the currency is fake or he may be ripping you off. Stick to the airports, although you will be paying more in exchange fees, you know you will be getting the true currency
3) Be careful of fake policemen: This is one of the most common tourist traps. A policeman (dressed in all the attire) will ask to search your luggage or car and force you to pay a fine on the spot for something you probably didn't do.
4) Avoid crowds: Crowds are targets for pickpockets. Be careful when a group of people surround you or try to "sell" you something. More often then not this is just a distraction to get what they are really after: your wallet or purse
5) Don't wear expensive clothes or jewelry: If you look like a tourist, you probably are one. Try to blend in as much as possible and don't wear anything flashy. You become an instant target if you do.
6) Never respond to strangers: If someone comes up and asks for directions or wants to engage in conversation, simply say "I don't know" and proceed swiftly to your destination. Don't look like a tourist who is lost, helpless and desperate. If you are lost, don't pull out the map and start looking at it. Get to a safe area before taking out any of you personal belongings or maps.
7) Bring sanitizing hand products:. Water facilities are often inadequate or broken. Hand sanitizers are light, easy, and good to have when water isn't there or dirty.
8) Use a disposable camera: Do you really want to pull out that flashy $300 digital camera? It is much easier to replace a $5 disposable one should it be stolen.
9) Pack High Protein Snacks: Again, food can often be an adventure if not downright not your taste. It always helps to pack a snack to tide you over until you get some food you are more accostmend to.
10) Bring your own medication: Pharmacies are virtually non-existent in 3rd world countries. Be sure to have all the supplies you need.
As you can see, if you follow these simple rules of the road you can travel almost anywhere. While they don't cover every aspect of travel, the old adage of use common sense can go a long way.
Traveling to Third World Destinations
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