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Take out appropriate travel insurance to cover hospital treatment, medical evacuation and any activities, including adventure sports, in which you plan to participate.
Make copies of your passport details, insurance policy, travellers cheques, visas and credit card numbers. Carry one copy in a separate place to the originals and leave a copy with someone at home also, leave a copy of your travel itinerary with someone at home and keep in regular contact with friends and relatives while overseas.
Check with health professionals for information on recommended vaccinations or other precautions and find out about overseas laws on travelling with medicines.
While overseas obey the law and do not get involved with illegal drugs.
Keep track of your personal possessions and baggage at all times.
Always make sure to lock your hotel door and look through the peep hole before opening it. Familiarise yourself with emergency exits.
Use judgement with your decisions when meeting strangers.
Do not assume that they have your best interests at heart.
