Transport and road travel
Use a licensed, trusted driver and wear the available seat belt. Roads can be busy and travel times longer than the distance suggests, so avoid overly ambitious itineraries and exhausted late-night transfers.
Documents and valuables
- Keep your passport secure and carry a copy when appropriate
- Separate backup cash and cards from your daily wallet
- Use accommodation safes carefully and check them before departure
- Avoid displaying unnecessary valuables in crowded places
Nature, weather and wildlife
Check conditions before hikes, boat trips and sea swims. Use trained guides in national parks, keep a respectful distance from animals and never encourage wildlife with food.
Respectful local travel
Dress respectfully at religious sites, remove shoes and hats where requested, and ask before photographing people or ceremonies. Calm, courteous communication is usually the quickest way to resolve a misunderstanding.
Trust the pause
If a price, route or activity is not clear, pause and confirm it with your hotel, driver or tour organiser before continuing.