Traveling can be dangerous, but by being prepared, you can travel safely while carrying out your global purpose. Here are 5 tips to help:
- Stay alert to advisories and local customs
By downloading apps that offer real-time travel alerts and event information, you can know the state and safety of your destination. The US Department of State, the American Red Cross, and more offer free apps.
- Protect your online activity
Public WiFi and public computers can lead travelers and their information vulnerable to online identify theft, stolen credit cards, and cloning. Use encrypted VPN and two-factor authentication.
- Prioritize location sharing
Share your itinerary and fellow travelers’ names with several trusted people. Download a location-sharing app to ensure that someone always knows your whereabouts (or the whereabouts of your employees).
- Stick to authorized public transportation
Make sure you know what legitimate buses and taxis look like and if there are any common scams at your destination.
- Limit cash to minimize risk
Cash makes you an easy target. Use credit or debit cards whenever possible.
In less than 5 minutes, you can also add mission travel insurance offered through Faith Ventures. They provide trip and emergency medical coverage for foreign and domestic travelers, plus 24/7 assistance. They offer simplified ways to book and prepare, including resources and real-time location information. In addition, for every plan you buy, you feed a refugee child on the border of Myanmar and Thailand. Most single-trip plans start at only 30 dollars. They offer travel coverage, medical benefits, and other benefits.
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