6 Common Mistakes Tourists Always Make, and How to Avoid Them, According to Travel Safety Experts
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Travel safety is critical, and personal experience shows the need for vigilance. Experts emphasize the importance of researching destinations and taking responsibility for personal security. Devices like Apple AirTags can vastly improve the ability to locate lost belongings. Storing an AirTag in every travel bag, especially a carry-on, is vital as it often contains essential items. Travelers must adopt precautions to avoid theft and protect their valuables during their journeys.
"People don't think these things will happen to them, but they always do to someone," he says. Similarly, Lloyd Figgins, who has over 20 years of experience in international security and has traveled to over 80 countries, shared that one of the biggest mistakes travelers make is failing to research their destination and understand the risks.
"Your safety and security are your responsibility," he advises. "Get into the habit of owning it."
Using an Apple AirTag or a similar tracking device can be a game-changer when it comes to locating your belongings. While it's an obvious precaution if your bag is stolen or your checked luggage is lost, it's actually a crucial gadget to place in all of your bags.
Coffey stresses that you should especially stow one in your carry-on bag as it typically holds your most essential items: laptop, medication, chargers.
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