How to Stay SAFE While Traveling in 2024

[@seebunlim]

Great video! Especially for solo travellers.

[@TravelWithBen121]

Thanks, Lim! I think solo travelers have to be even more alert because there’s no one there watching your back!

[@Commonsenseisnotcommon8]

All great tips. But number 10 definitely sums it up always trust your instincts in life. Listen to that little voice .

[@TravelWithBen121]

I totally agree, Shelby! Common sense is a huge part of life and traveling. Be smart 😁

[@hollyecf]

Another great video with terrific advice! Thanks Ben!

[@TravelWithBen121]

Thank you, Fredwina 😊

[@carolleiter6027]

Great tips Ben. Especially on letting someone know where you are and even leaving an itinerary with someone.

[@TravelWithBen121]

Telling someone your itinerary is great advice, Carol!

[@emcovebe478]

Very good video! some years ago I was on holiday in a foreign country and had back problems, ended up in the hospital and had to be taken home lying down in an aeroplane (which took up the space of several seats that had to be taken out) with a nurse by my side. Never in my life been more happy to have had travel insurance...... (am fully recovered by the way, thank God)

[@TravelWithBen121]

Wow Emilie, I’m glad it turned out okay!

[@david1234lee]

Good morning, Ben !,All are wonderful fore-thought ! Also, talk to the insurance company to see if they cover the overseas areas you visit. I'd like to add one point: "take it easy." A friend in China who grows vegetables for a living in the mountain area of Hunan recently went with her family for a vacation in the city. She left her purse in a taxi and lost her 4,000 YMB, ID's and others. So, always take it easy, look around and do not hurry !

[@TravelWithBen121]

Of course, take it easy and slow down! Safety first 😊

[@david1234lee]

@@TravelWithBen121 Leisure is the key ! Thanks, Ben !

[@anda1anda2]

When I was travelling a lot more - when I was closer to your age - I would often ask older couples if I wanted someone to take my photograph for me (selfies didn't exist then, LOL. ) When you said "post things you do", it just dawned on me that I am now the age of the older/elderly couples I would have asked earlier in my like. Oh big SIGH.

[@TravelWithBen121]

So now you can help others, Anda 😊

[@somanyscientists4347]

Wise debit card is a lifesaver. I got a bunch of yen thinking I'd use it, ended up only using it the last day in Japan. Didn't even bother getting euros this last trip to France. Never get travel insurance though, it's way too expensive at least for US folk. My credit card covers most of the things insurance would anyways.

[@TravelWithBen121]

A debit or credit card is a must have 😁 and a small amount of cash 💰

[@maureen5531]

Great tips! Thanks for recommendations on your travel insurance Co. Have a great day.

[@TravelWithBen121]

Thank you, Maureen 😁 have a great day!

[@MikeHoncho884]

I have a iPhone I use share my location with my two nephews and my sister and one of my friends. When I’m traveling, someone is always kind of keeping an eye on my location just out of curiosity.

[@TravelWithBen121]

That’s a smart move, Mike!

[@elnamayberry]

Thanks for the tips. Canadians traveling abroad can register online with the government so if there is a major incident, they know you're in the country.

[@TravelWithBen121]

That’s a good idea, Elna!

[@AfroBlaxion]

Great post Ben! I dare not ever to travel without insurance. Never thought to have the contact info for local police though so thanks for that. Instincts, Always!

[@TravelWithBen121]

Thank you, Afro 😊 you just never know what will happen!

[@markt9805]

Great video, the tip about getting the hotel business card which includes the hotel address is so true. I was recently in Barcelona and I wish I had done exactly that. We were so excited when we checked in, and we all assumed that someone in the group would remember the address. After wandering the city, eating, and having a few drinks, we realized we knew the name of the hotel, but we had no idea what the address was. Eventually, we were able to get a taxi, but since it was not a large hotel, he had to make two calls before he realized where it was located.

[@TravelWithBen121]

I think many people just assume they’ll make it back to the hotel Mark, but having the address and telephone number could help you someday!

[@MikeHoncho884]

When you’re carrying your bag across your chest and you’re in a scamming type area where there’s lots of pickpockets and such. Carrie extra nylon zip ties go round the buckle from end to end in between where the nylon belt goes through the buckle on each side and sandwich the buckle from being undone. Young speedster thieves will press both buttons on the clasp and off with your bag before you know what you. They literally press the button and run and you’ll never catch them. A lot of times they hand to a partner and change direction with the bag. Clever little buggers! You could also use a couple wraps of electrical tape over the center of the hasp. I always bring a roll of 3M electrical tape and a roll of painter. Tape comes in handy for hiding things or securing things. If something breaks you can always fix it with some tape or some nylon zip ties. Are usually put 40 or 50 zip ties behind the material inside my suitcase. There’s usually a small zipper in the suitcase. I open that up and hide it between the lining and the actual case. There’s always zip ties in my suitcase.

[@TravelWithBen121]

Wow, you are very anxious Mike 😂

[@moirahanlon4290]

These were all great ideas! I’m checking out your bag in Amazon now!

[@TravelWithBen121]

Thank you, Moira! Great 😁

[@yenphung8809]

Great tips!

[@TravelWithBen121]

Thank you, Yen 😊

[@ellafly3490]

All great advice and common sense.

[@TravelWithBen121]

Of course, common sense always wins, Ella!

[@matthewhildebrandt1901]

I'm pretty good about doing all these things. The one I struggle with the most is knowing my limits. Obviously, I know them, but I consider almost every trip I go on a once-in-a-lifetime trip, so I push myself to do all the fun stuff I may never have a chance to do again. I never purchased travel insurance pre-Covid, but now, I don't leave home without it. I can't think of anything to add to your list, Ben.

[@TravelWithBen121]

I totally know what you mean, Matthew! It’s very difficult to slow down when you’re in a new exciting place because there’s so many things to see and do and as you say, you don’t know if you’ll ever be back there. Your body will tell you when to stop 😁

[@charleskerr4655]

Thanks for all the reminders!

[@matthewhildebrandt1901]

Yes, your body will tell you... if you listen. Your body ages, but your mind doesn't, so you always think you can still do everything. 🙂 Reality sucks! 😂

[@YaYas_simple_living]

Good advice Ben!

[@TravelWithBen121]

Thanks, Yaya 😁